Borger ISD is proud to announce that several outstanding students were selected by staff for their exceptional integrity and leadership qualities. These students had the special opportunity to enjoy pizza with Officer Fisher and other dedicated officers from the BPD

 

 

 

Paul Belton Elementary raised $1858.30 for the Borger Rainbow Room. The winning classes with the most points from the Penny Wars earned a Pizza Party. Pre-k winner was Mrs. Welch's class and the Kindergarten class was Mrs. Davis's.

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We had record-breaking attendance for the Alibates Star Party. It was a beautiful evening with visitors from the community and other areas around the country.

There were 163 star gazers who attended and saw planets, stars, star clusters, and the moon through a number of large telescopes.

The next star party will be held on June 15th, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair to enjoy this unique viewing of the dark sky.

For reservations, call 806-857-6680 or 806-857-3151.

Ace Borger, the namesake of Borger, was born April 12, 1888. What a character he was.

In today’s KXDJ “Did You Hear That?” segment with Chris Samples, Clay Renick, director of the Hutchinson County Historical Museum, shares some history about the man who started it all.

Click here to listen.

You can read more about Ace Borger here.

The High Plains Observers welcomes Jason Richardson to the HPO team as he interviews local interesting community citizens. Below you can read more about Jason, his background and how he began his podcast business. You will be able to listen to Jason and his guests on Facebook and HPO.

My name is Jason Richardson, host of the Hutchinson County Podcast and I will share a story on how I got to this point. (more)

Emily Rosebrugh was selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. The National Society of High School Scholars honors educators worldwide.  NSHSS encourages young people around the globe to strive for excellence and to embrace their responsibility as our future world leaders.  

A BHS student nominated Mrs. Rosebrugh because she made a lasting impact on her.  Mrs. Rosebrugh is a role model, source of inspiration, and a leader in her profession.  She is in charge of the Agriculture Program at Borger High School, where she has worked for the past 4 years. 

Congratulations Emily! 

 

 

story by Michael Thompson

On Saturday night, on the eve of Easter Sunday, Stinnett, Texas's Bryson "Killa B" Barron, gave his local supporters in attendance at the Payne Expo Event Center in Stillwater, OK cause for an early celebration.

Producing the first and most convincing TKO stoppage of the card at Rage In The Cage 98, the 17-year-old senior at West Texas High, came out of the gate with a calm but focused approach, of which is consistent with the culture of his coach and mentor, Josh Smith.

Carefully built he maintains his build with his and owner Vic Cobos' Black Dragon Martial Arts Gym and Dojo of Borger, Texas.

Standing at an imposing 6'1 260 pounds, Barron got the job done 17 seconds into the opening stanza after a kick he threw to his opponent, Joshua Bisor, 21, left thigh was caught by Bisor and held onto.

Unfortunately for the Oklahoman, the moment was immediately seized back by Bryson, as he landed a thudding straight right-hand square on Bisor's chin.

The impact of the shot was enough to plant him on the deck, too buzzed to effectively defend the punishing series of hammer strikes "Killa B" followed with after. Rendering his opponent senseless as the referee quickly waved off the contest, Bryson lifted his heavy hands up to signal victory. The act would launch his many enthusiastic supporters cage side to their feet, in celebration of the Hutchinson County kids emphatic win.

"Man, I just expected and prepared mentally and physically for everything that could go wrong. I trusted in what my team and I practiced. I knew I was ready for battle," Barron humbly expressed afterward.

Coach Smith nodded in agreement, "Bryson is a great kid. He has unlimited potential, and his effort has already taken him halfway around the world."

Barron had also recently won gold in a BJJ tournament in Abu Dhabi.

"The scary thing is he is still only in the early phases of his journey. From here we go back home, get a short but quality rest, and get right back in the gym," added Smith.

***It's worth noting that Bryson is the son of former chute fighter Ricky Barron, who shared the cage with Texas MMA legends such as Heath Herron and the late Evan Tanner of UFC fame.

Thank you to Phillips 66 for donating prizes and snacks for the Borger Middle School Science Carnival! 

The local chapters of the New Hire Network, Hispanic Network, Women's Network, and Veteran's Network collected and donated prizes and snacks for the event where students can review STAAR questions by playing games.  Many members of these networks also volunteered to work booths at the carnival. 

Pictured as they dropped off the prizes and snacks are (L-R): Kenny Morrison (Community Relations), Jessie Petit (WN), Cady Owen (WN), Trace Francis (NHN), Rosaly Chavira (NHN), Stephanie Soto (HN), Amy Cargill (VN), James Schultz (VN), Mrs. Couch and Mrs. Reed (BMS).

 

We have told you about a wind, solar, and hydrogen project planned in Gray and Roberts Counties. We have learned that there is one in the works for Hansford, Sherman, and Hutchinson Counties as well.

The Apex Energy project is called Pronghorn Flats. Anna Richey, senior public engagement manager with Apex Energy said, “The plan is certainly a wind project, potentially also a solar project and like everybody these days, we are always keeping in the back of our minds the option for that hydrogen component.”

Richey said it was important to note the potential for the hydrogen project is highly dependent on a handful of factors but foremost, responsibly sourcing the water needed for a hydrogen plant.

Listen to more here.

She noted they are very early in the planning stages and should know more details by the fall.