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Borger
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Borger is a city in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,302 at the 2000 census. The city of Borger is named after its founder, A. P. Borger, who had a reputation throughout Oklahoma and Texas as a shrewd town promoter. Borger and his business partner John R. Miller purchased a 240-acre townsite near the Canadian River in March 1926 after the discovery of oil in the vicinity. Within a few months time, the boomtown had swelled to a population of 45,000, most lured by sensationalist advertising and black gold. In October 1926, the city charter was adopted and Miller was elected mayor. By this time the Panhandle & Santa Fe Railway had completed the spur line to Borger, a post office had opened, and a school district was established. The boomtown of Borger soon had steam-generated electricity, telephone service, a hotel and jail.
The city became known as Booger town as it attracted criminals and fugitives from the law. The town government soon fell under control of an organized crime syndicate led by Mayor Miller's shady associate, Two-Gun Dick Herwig. Dixon Street was the red-light district, housing brothels, dance halls, speakeasies and gambling dens. Borger became so notorious that in the spring of 1927 Texas Governor Dan Moody sent a force of Texas Rangers to reign in the town. The Texas Rangers were led by Captains Frank Hamer and Thomas R. Hickman.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Borger enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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