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By: Cynthia ReyesStaff ReporterTuesday, July 23, 2019BORGER, TXQ: “What sort of entertainment other than the movie theater and the bowling alley would you like to see in Borger?”A: “I’m very excited...
View ArticleDuran held on combined bonds of $88,000
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comFriday, July 26, 2019BORGER, TXA suspect in last Thursday’s arrest following a pursuit by Borger police is being held at the Hutchinson County Jail on...
View ArticleThe rainbow connection
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comFriday, July 26, 2019BORGER, TXRainbows symbolize different things to different people. For many of us, the rainbow is a sign of hope — to believe beyond...
View ArticleOrmon arrested by HCSO, held at jail
Staff WriterWednesday, July 31, 2019BORGER, TXJames Clinton Ormon was arrested on July 30 by the Hutchinson County Sheriff's Office for assault to cause bodily injury family violence. He was being held...
View ArticleCity mechanic Wes Aikens likes working with ‘diverse group of people’
Staff ReportWednesday, July 31, 2019BORGER, TXStarting July, the Borger News-Herald will feature a city of Borger employee each Wednesday. Our first employee is Wes Aikens, who has been with the city...
View ArticleMan accused of endangering child brought back to Hutchinson County
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comWednesday, July 31, 2019BORGER, TXMarshall also wanted for active warrant in Randall CountyA 33-year-old Hutchinson County man was transported from...
View ArticleBISD announces policy for free, reduced-price meals for 2019-20
SubmittedFriday, August 2, 2019BORGER, TXBorger Independent School District announced recently its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children during the 2019-2020 school year....
View ArticleResidents display ‘Justice for Tom’ signs in Borger and surrounding areas
By: Cynthia ReyesStaff ReporterFriday, August 2, 2019BORGER, TXIt’s been nearly three years since high school senior Thomas Brown went missing in Canadian. The highly publicized case drew some national...
View ArticleBulldog Band begins rehearsals for 2019-20
By: Kevin KuehlerBHS Band DirectorMonday, August 5, 2019BORGER, TXThe Borger HS Band began the 2019-20 school year preparing for the upcoming fall marching season. Color guard and drumline groups met...
View ArticleMidland man indicted on 10 counts of sex crimes on a child
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comMonday, August 5, 2019BORGER, TXOrtega held at Hutchinson County Jail on $1 million bondA 51-year-old Midland man is being held at the Hutchinson County...
View ArticleCounty’s 4-H kids recognized at banquet
Staff ReportTuesday, August 6, 2019BORGER, TXThe Hutchinson County 4-H program held its 2019 awards banquet Thursday at the Colfield Community Center in Borger. About 60 people were in attendance,...
View ArticleSuspects arrested on multiple charges of drug possession after traffic stop...
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comWednesday, August 7, 2019BORGER, TXA man and a woman were arrested on multiple charges of drug possession Tuesday night after a traffic stop was...
View ArticleBonds set for drug possession suspects
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comFriday, August 9, 2019BORGER, TXBonds have been set for the two suspects arrested Tuesday evening on multiple charges of drug possession. Dalton...
View ArticleLocal Democrats host congressional candidate Greg Sagan
By: Cynthia ReyesStaff ReporterTuesday, August 13, 2019BORGER, TXThe Hutchinson County Democrats hosted Greg Sagan at their monthly meeting on Aug. 6. Prior to November 2016, Sagan maintained no...
View ArticleMilitary Monday: Army vet Kevin Black now serves as American Legion commander
By: By SARAH HARRISStaff WriterMonday, August 19, 2019BORGER, TXKevin Black grew up in Fritch, the fourth of five sons. Black said he was part of a “rough crowd” as a teenager. So at 16, he forged his...
View ArticlePayne transferred to state prison
By: TIM HOWSAREEditorWednesday, August 21, 2019BORGER, TXAaron Dale Payne, who on July 22 pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, has been...
View ArticleTexas AG suspends Thomas Brown investigation
By: Cynthia ReyesStaff ReporterThursday, August 22, 2019CANADIAN, TXTexas Panhandle community reacts with shockTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a joint statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21,...
View ArticleSauls, Bridwell honored by Downtown Merchants Asso.
Staff WriterFriday, August 23, 2019BORGER, TXCategory: News
View ArticleHutchinson County man held on 15 child sex crimes charges
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comTuesday, August 27, 2019BORGER, TXA 51-year-old Hutchinson County man is being held at the Hutchinson County Jail on seven counts of aggravated sexual...
View ArticleSeed plant near Stinnett offers variety of products
By: TIM HOWSAREEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comWednesday, August 28, 2019BORGER, TXDriving north on Highway 207 from Stinnett to Spearman, there isn’t a whole lot to see besides mile after mile of...
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