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Payne transferred to state prison

Aaron 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 transferred from the Hutchinson County Jail to a state prison near Abilene.
Payne is now at the J Middleton Transfer Facility.

Military Monday: Army vet Kevin Black now serves as American Legion commander

Kevin 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 dad’s signature, without his parents’ knowledge, and joined the U.S. Army.

Local Democrats host congressional candidate Greg Sagan

The Hutchinson County Democrats hosted Greg Sagan at their monthly meeting on Aug. 6. Prior to November 2016, Sagan maintained no political party affiliation.

Bonds set for drug possession suspects

Bonds have been set for the two suspects arrested Tuesday evening on multiple charges of drug possession.

Suspects arrested on multiple charges of drug possession after traffic stop near Stinnett

A man and a woman were arrested on multiple charges of drug possession Tuesday night after a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 136 south of Stinnett.

County’s 4-H kids recognized at banquet

The Hutchinson County 4-H program held its 2019 awards banquet Thursday at the Colfield Community Center in Borger.
About 60 people were in attendance, including the 4-H kids and their families.
Kristy Slough, the county’s agricultural agent, served as the emcee.

Midland man indicted on 10 counts of sex crimes on a child

Ortega held at Hutchinson County Jail on $1 million bond

Bulldog Band begins rehearsals for 2019-20

The Borger HS Band began the 2019-20 school year preparing for the upcoming fall marching season. Color guard and drumline groups met this past week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Residents display ‘Justice for Tom’ signs in Borger and surrounding areas

It’s been nearly three years since high school senior Thomas Brown went missing in Canadian. The highly publicized case drew some national attention after Brown’s case was featured on NBC’s “Dateline” and the popular podcast “Unfound.” Thomas’ remains were found later on Jan.

BISD announces policy for free, reduced-price meals for 2019-20

Borger Independent School District announced recently its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children during the 2019-2020 school year. Starting on Aug.