Borger: The Wickedest Town in Texas
From Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson by Doc Bryce Productions
May 6, 2026 · 4 min
About this episode
This episode explores the chaotic history of Borger, Texas during the 1920s, highlighting its rapid transformation and the ensuing lawlessness.
In the 1920s, Borger, Texas rapidly transformed from a tent city into a lawless, chaotic town of 45,000 residents within months. It was characterized by widespread crime, corruption, prostitution, and violence, leading to a 1929 imposition of martial law by Governor Dan Moody after the murder of a district attorney.
People in this episode
Host: Pryce Robertson
Topics covered
- lawlessness
- crime
- corruption
- prostitution
- violence
- martial law
- historical transformation
Keywords
- Borger
- Texas
- 1920s
- crime
- corruption
- martial law
- Dan Moody
- district attorney
- prostitution
- violence
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Borger, Texas
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