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Witnesses for defense testify in Stiles trial
By: Tim HowsareEditorFriday, September 27, 2019BORGER, TXSTINNETT — On Wednesday afternoon, four witnesses, including the defendant’s wife Ashley Stiles, were called to the stand by defense attorney...
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Stiles found guilty of indecency with 8-year-old, gets 36-year sentence
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comSunday, September 29, 2019STINNETT, TXMyron Stiles, the former Gateway Elementary School second-grade teacher accused of touching an 8-year-old former...
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Suspect wanted in Arizona arrested in Hutchinson County
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comTuesday, October 1, 2019BORGER, TXA man wanted in Arizona was recently picked up by local authorities. Clayton Miller Gray was arrested by the Hutchinson...
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Mac Thornberry announces he will not seek re-election in 2020
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comTuesday, October 1, 2019BORGER, TXFormer GOP opponent Elaine Hays announces formation of exploratory committee for District 13U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry,...
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Borger, Inc. approves 2 applications for incentive program from local businesses
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterFriday, October 4, 2019BORGER, TXRequests will now move onto City Council for approvalBorger, Inc. (Borger Economic Development Corp.) met in a special called meeting on...
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Local plant managers give updates
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comSunday, October 6, 2019BORGER, TXPlant managers from four of Borger’s largest private employers gave updates on their facilities on Thursday during a...
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West Texas High holds Marching Band Competition
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterMonday, October 7, 2019STINNETT, TXThe West Texas High Comanche Band hosted a marching band festival for hundreds of area high school band members on Saturday at Comanche...
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Military Monday: John Garrard, U.S. Army
By: Sarah HarrisStaff WriterMonday, October 7, 2019BORGER, TXJohn Garrard grew up in Borger and was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, spending two years in active service followed by four in inactive...
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Former teacher Stiles files appeal in indecency with child conviction
By: Tim HowsareEditorTuesday, October 8, 2019BORGER, TXMyron Othen Stiles, 53, the former Gateway Elementary School second-grade teacher who was sentenced to 36 years in prison for sexual contact with...
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Buttercup House strives to make child care affordable to all
By: Sarah HarrisStaff WriterTuesday, October 8, 2019BORGER, TXButtercup House, Inc. is a nonprofit child-development center in Borger. In 1968, around the time a two-income households were becoming...
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Solvay makes substantial donation to new learning center
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterTuesday, October 8, 2019BORGER, TXThe residents of Borger and surrounding communities will soon have another option when it comes to child care and a learning environment...
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Jury selection begins Monday for Stinnett man charged with sexual assault on...
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comWednesday, October 9, 2019BORGER, TXJury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the 316th District Court in Stinnett for the trial of Freddie...
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$3,100 donation made to elementary schools during school board meeting
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterWednesday, October 9, 2019BORGER, TXThe regular meeting of the Borger ISD Board of Trustees was held on Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the school’s administrative auditorium....
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Moon family — and their pets — at home in FPC women’s dorm
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comThursday, October 10, 2019BORGER, TXFifteen-year-old Terra Moon likes to say she has 60 “big sisters.” And if that’s true, then by extension, her mother,...
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Borger native copes with rare disease
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterThursday, October 10, 2019BORGER, TXOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Borger native Janie Brewster wants to bring awareness to a cancer that many of us have...
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Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum to host Halloween party
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterThursday, October 10, 2019BORGER, TXFRITCH — The museum under the water tower in Fritch is hosting a fun fall event for the public on Oct. 24. The Lake Meredith Aquatic and...
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Sanford-Fritch board approves purchase of new bus
By: Jessica OzbunStaff WriterFriday, October 11, 2019FRITCH, TXThe Sanford-Fritch Board of Trustees meet for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday at the SFISD Administration Building. The meeting...
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High Plains Helping Hand has 3-fold mission for career assistance
By: Sarah HarrisStaff WriterSunday, October 13, 2019BORGER, TXIn 1984, High Plains Helping Hand, Inc., a nonprofit in Borger, was founded as a food bank. By 2015, however, when other organizations in...
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Seliger holds town hall meeting in Borger
By: Tim HowsareEditoreditor@borgernewsherald.comSunday, October 13, 2019BORGER, TXState Sen. Kel Seliger of District 31 was in Borger on Thursday for a town hall at Borger City Hall.“This is my...
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Military Monday: Luther “Buster” Newberry, U.S. Marines
By: Sarah HarrisStaff WriterMonday, October 14, 2019BORGER, TXLuther “Buster” Newberry was born in Borger and attended school in Fritch. After graduating from high school, Newberry attended Frank...
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