Alden Hobbs crowned Volleyball King

Alden Hobbs was crowned as Volleyball King by the senior volleyball players before the game against Dimmitt. Hobbs was selected as king for attending all the games and supporting the team. L-r: Kaetlin Sundvahl, Roxy Alvidrez, Alden Hobbs, Addysin Carnesecca, Kambry Kitchens and Joie Read. Bill Kelly | Dalhart Texan 

Halloween in Dalhart October 31, 1961

By David Bryant and Jonna Bridgman
Special to the Dalhart Texan

 My very first recollection of Halloween in Dalhart was when I was a kid in the first grade at South Ward back in the 1950’s when Downtown Dalhart would always sponsor a Halloween Costume parade and a windows painting contest. I don’t remember the parade, but some of you all may. The window painting contest was open to all local grade schools (Kella Hill, North Ward, St. Anthony’s, South Ward and for a time Allyn Finch Junior & Senior High Schools). Prizes were awarded for the best paintings on many of the store front windows.

Coy Edwards brings laughter to Dalhart
Comedian helps launch 125^th birthday fundraising

 Texas native and comedian Coy Edwards took the stage in Dalhart at the Rita Blanca Coliseum on Saturday, October 24, bringing his family-friendly humor to a fundraiser benefiting the city’s 125^th birthday celebration, which is scheduled for spring 2027. Edwards donated his time to help kick off fundraising for the celebration, and all ticket sales were donated directly to the  City of Dalhart. Known for his natu-ral wit and relatable comedy, Edwards has attracted more than 500,000 followers...

The 6 different kinds of spider webs — and what they mean

By Adam Russell
Texas AgriLife

Dalhart cross country teams headed back to Regional

The Dalhart Lady Wolves cross country team qualified for Regional by placing second at the District 1-3A meet on October 16. Complete results of the meet, including more photos, and the results of the junior high district meet, are in this edition of the Dalhart Texan. L-r: Yari Hernandez, Genesis Camacho, Bree Pol- lard, Vianney Dominguez, Lia Palma, Lilly Hughes and Janae Hokanson.

The Dalhart High Golden Wolf Band received a 1 rating in all categories at the Regional Marching Contest

The Dalhart High Golden Wolf Band received a 1 rating in all categories at the Regional Marching Contest at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo on Saturday October 17, and qualified to move on to the Area Marching Con- test. The Area contest will be held this Saturday, October 24, at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. Photo courtesy of Dalhart High School Facebook page.

 The Texline Lady Tornadoes won the District 3-1A

 The Texline Lady Tornadoes won the District 3-1A championship in cross country on Monday October 12. The team will move on to the Regional meet on Tuesday October 27. L-r: Coach Natalie Hinojosa, Myah Luther, Gentry Wann, Brennan Sage, Ella Clay, Samantha Young, Christy Young, Jada Clay, Haiden Luther and Amarissah Johnson. Bill Kelly | Dalhart Texan 

Early voting starts Monday October 19

 BY BILL KELLY
Dalhart Texan

 Early voting in the November general election begins this Monday, October 19, and will continue until Friday October 30. The election itself will be held on Tuesday November 3. Most statewide offices, including one U.S. Senate seat, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and others are up for election. Only one local office is being contested.

 The Hartley Tigers won the District 3-1A boys championship in cross country

 The Hartley Tigers won the District 3-1A boys championship in cross country on Monday October 12. The team qualified for Regional on Tuesday October 27. Back row l-r: Caleb Bellows, Asher Jennings, Sebastian Saldivar and Gauge Pyle. Front row l-r: Jacob Queen, Jesus Quevedo, Carter Pyle and Coach Kyllie Ybarra. Complete results and more photos are inside this edition of the Dalhart Texan. Bill Kelly | Dalhart Texan  

Texas peanut growers adjust to market and weather in 2026

By Kay Ledbetter
Texas AgriLife

Texas peanut producers made careful planting choices in 2026, responding to both market signals and a dry outlook, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Thoma Scholars Program supports students at Texas Tech, Oklahoma State

DALLAS, TX — A road trip from Dallas to Santa Fe and back took Carl Thoma, co-founder of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation, to 15 Thoma Scholar hometowns across the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

West Texas A&M symphony orchestra to play live with movie

By Chip Chandler
Special to the Dalhart Texan

CANYON, Texas — Just in time for spooky season, the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra will perform the score for a simultaneous screening of silent horror classic “The Phantom of the Opera” at three upcoming concerts.

 Kaetlin Sundvahl passes multiple volleyball milestones

 Senior Kaetlin Sundvahl was honored at the start of Dalhart’s game against Friona on September 22 for having passed 500 kills, 1,000 assists, and 1,200 digs during her high school varsity volleyball career. Sundvahl has been on varsity since she was a sophomore. L-r: Jewel Puga, Maegyn Smallwood, Kezzley Ramirez, Kaelyn Speer, Austen Lusk, Kaetlin Sundvahl, Alyra Rivera, Audrey Hobbs, Kambry Kitchens, Joie Read, Aubree Ramirez, Addysin Carnesecca, Roxy Alvidrez and Coach Nicole Guidry. Bill Kelly | Dalhart Texan

DHS Homecoming King & Queen

 Dalhart High seniors Luis Deleon and Joie Read were elected at the 2026 Dalhart High Homecoming King and Queen, and were crowned prior to the game against Borger on September 25. L-r: Ben Garcia, Luis Deleon, Joie Read and Emmery Garcia. Bill Kelly | Dalhart Texan 

Dalhart High inducts new NHS members

 BY BILL KELLY
Dalhart Texan

 The Dalhart High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony on Sunday September 27 at the high school auditorium.

Hilmar Dog Park coming to Dalhart

Ground was broken for the new Hilmar Dog Park near the Rita Blanca Lake Center on Tuesday September 15. L-r: Maria Pozos, Diana Marti- nez, Sherri Haschke, Shelly Bishop, James Stroud, Wade Ritchey, Kevin Hubbard, Greg Duggan, Kristy Detwiler, Tye Hancock, Gary Messer, Heidi Ingram, Alfonso Venegas, John Boer and Angie Solano

“One Pack-One Legacy-125 Years”

Dalhart High celebrates homecoming tomorrow night

2026 marks 125 years of Dalhart ISD being in existence, so the theme for Dalhart High’s homecoming is “One Pack-One Legacy-125 Years.” The high school student council has made that theme prominent in plans for homecoming this year.

Dalhart High wins $5,000 from T-Mobile

T-Mobile recently announced the return of Friday Night 5G Lights for its third season, giving small-town high schools across America more opportunities than ever to celebrate their communities and compete for prizes that can make a meaningful difference.

 From cropland to native grassland:
a different future for the High Plains

 (Editor’s note: Jacob Meyer is a senior at Dalhart High School and is active in the FFA, having just returned from the All-American Dairy Expo National Dairy Contest, where the team placed fifth overall and Meyer placed third as an individual in Jerseys. He recently completed the Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, a camp offered by the Texas Brigades. The Texas Brigades’ mission is to educate and empower youth with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship to become conservation ambassadors for a sustained natural resource legacy. Meyer graduated as the Top Cadet and was also named Top Shot.)

Dalhart FFA team takes 5^th place at national dairy competition

 The Dalhart FFA’s dairy team competed at the All-American Dairy Expo National Dairy Contest over the weekend and placed fifth overall at the national competition.