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Historical Museum hosting program Saturday on quilt preservation

The Hutchinson County Historical Museum is hosting a program on quilt preservation by Betty Blankenship at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 20. The program will be held at Borger City Hall, 600 N. Main St.

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Communication not just a job, but also a passion for Montoya

Marisa Montoya, communications manager for the city of Borger, grew up in Amarillo. “Communication has always been a passion of mine,” Montoya says. “In high school, I was the editor of the yearbook and school newspaper.

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Former Fritch City Manager Lamb Jr. issued Swisher County warrant

Former Fritch City Manager Bobby Lamb Jr was issued a warrant from Swisher County on June 28. He is currently being held at the Hutchinson County Jail, where he cannot be bonded out at this time because he has been deemed a flight risk.

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Author, PHS alumnus recounts history of Phillips

Loren G. Kelly, a 1969 graduate of Phillips High School, will soon publish a book that highlights much of the history of the now abandoned oil town called, “Black Gold, Roughnecks and Oil Town Tales.”

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Skellytown sizzles and chills on the 4th

SKELLYTOWN — As temperatures on Thursday approached the 100 degree mark, Skellytown residents enjoyed a free meal provided by the Skellytown Volunteer Fire Department.

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Four-year-old at home recovering after surgery in New York City

Brealee Whitmire, the 4-year-old girl who had surgery on June 19 in New York City, is back home in Borger, her mother, Lacy, told the News-Herald on Monday.
The Whitmires returned to Borger on Friday.
Braelee had surgery for scoliosis and chairi malformation.

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Study: Borger ranks 19th in Texas for shortest commute time

The average commute time for the Borger workforce is 15.7 minutes, according to a study just released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
With that average commute time, Borger ranks 19th in the state for shortest commute times.