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HPHH Executive Director, April Davis, left, and Board Member Lori Wilson share the mission of their agency with members of the community at Hutchinson County United Way Kick Off Cook Off. (provided photo)

Sun, 10/13/2019 - 3:19pm

High Plains Helping Hand has 3-fold mission for career assistance

In 1984, High Plains Helping Hand, Inc., a nonprofit in Borger, was founded as a food bank. By 2015, however, when other organizations in the area met this need, High Plains Helping Hand changed its...

Top, the distinctive Hipshots business sign. (photo by Jessica Ozbun) Above, the fire that ravaged the back end of the business on Sept. 19. (photo by Tim Howsare)

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 8:06pm

Hipshots BBQ to rebuild

“We are going to rebuild,” were the words spoken by Hipshots owner Cliff Phares that a lot of people in the area are anxiously hoping to hear. Hipshots Iced Tea...

The Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum. (photo by Jessica Ozbun)

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 6:59pm

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum to host Halloween party

FRITCH — 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 Wildlife Museum located behind the police station focuses on...

Deana Moon, left, holding Melena, with 15-year-old daughter Terra Moon, who is holding Sissy. The Moons and their shih tzus have been living at Maxine Goins Hall for three years, where Deana is the dorm director. (photo by Tim Howsare)

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 6:51pm

Moon family — and their pets — at home in FPC women’s dorm

Fifteen-year-old Terra Moon likes to say she has 60 “big sisters.” And if that’s true, then by extension, her mother, Deana Moon, has 60 “adopted daughters.” For the complete story, subscribe to...

From left, Larry Thompson, Katie Ledford and Karla Florer. Florer donated $3,100 towards the purchase of library books for Crockett and Gateway Elementary Schools at the Borger Board of Trustee’s meeting on Monday evening. (photo by Jessica Ozbun)

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 7:02pm

$3,100 donation made to elementary schools during school board meeting

The regular meeting of the Borger ISD Board of Trustees was held on Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the school’s administrative auditorium. Board members present were President Les Sharp, Vice-...

Latest Headlines

Seliger holds town hall meeting in Borger

10/13/2019 - 3:24pm
Fritch chamber working to raise $1,000 for downtown Christmas lights

10/13/2019 - 3:22pm
Sanford-Fritch board approves purchase of new bus

10/11/2019 - 8:22pm
Water level at lake up about a foot

10/11/2019 - 8:13pm
Borger native copes with rare disease

10/10/2019 - 6:55pm
Jury selection begins Monday for Stinnett man charged with sexual assault on children

10/09/2019 - 6:55pm
Former teacher Stiles files appeal in indecency with child conviction

10/08/2019 - 6:01pm
Military Monday: John Garrard, U.S. Army

10/07/2019 - 9:36pm
Hutchinson County Toys for Tots kicks off toy drive

10/04/2019 - 1:15pm
Stiles found guilty of indecency with 8-year-old, gets 36-year sentence

09/29/2019 - 2:50pm
Witnesses for defense testify in Stiles trial

09/27/2019 - 1:24pm
Alleged victim, juvenile witnesses take the stand in Myron Stiles trial

09/27/2019 - 1:22pm
City Council approves FY2019-20 tax rate

09/24/2019 - 4:14pm
‘Everyday person’ Patrick Viles loves helping people

09/17/2019 - 3:44pm
2019 Homecoming Queen

09/17/2019 - 3:25pm

News

State Sen. Ken Seliger

10/13/2019 - 3:24pm

Seliger holds town hall meeting in Borger

State Sen. Kel Seliger of District 31 was in Borger on Thursday for a town hall at Borger City Hall.

High Plains Helping Hand has 3-fold mission for career assistance

Sanford-Fritch board approves purchase of new bus

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum to host Halloween party

Borger native copes with rare disease

Moon family — and their pets — at home in FPC women’s dorm

Sports

10/11/2019 - 10:56pm

Bulldogs fall to Lubbock Estacado to open district

The Borger Bulldogs opened district on the road against #4 Lubbock Estacado Friday night. The Bulldogs would drop the contest 56-3.

West Texas, Sanford-Fritch, and Borger football teams open district Friday

Lady Bulldogs pick up win in three sets over Perryton

Life Action Ministry returns to Borger

Bulldogs travel to Dumas, Sanford-Fritch, and West Texas are open this week

Bulldogs fall to Canyon at home 64-19

Entertainment

The cast of “Seussical the Musical” held a “run through” Monday night. The show looks very polished even with several rehearsals between now and opening night. (photo by Tim Howsare)

10/09/2019 - 6:48pm

‘Seussical’ comes to Frank Phillips College stage Oct. 18-20

Come see the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr.

See You at the Pole brings students together to worship

Gateway Elementary teachers work behind counter at McTeacher’s Night

Youth and community choirs gearing up for concerts, Oct. 5 fundraiser

2019 Homecoming Queen

Kevin Fowler to headline Saturday’s free concert

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Howdy Neighbor Day 2019

2019 Back to School Fair

Church of Christ at Borger VBS

Skellytown First Baptist VBS

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