Georgetown Fire Department Chief John Sullivan, front, and Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida participate in the 2025 stair climb at the Georgetown High School football field. (Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Fire Department Chief John Sullivan, front, and Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida participate in the 2025 stair climb at the Georgetown High School football field. (Georgetown Fire Department)

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Georgetown chiefs honor 9/11 first responders, victims with stair climb

Thursday, September 10, 2026

This Friday, September 11, people across the U.S. will remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks that occurred in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania 25 years ago.
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A crew prepares smoked meats for meals during the Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

A crew prepares smoked meats for meals during the Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Fall Bazaar was held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

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Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Georgetown families lined up for the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary...
Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Southwestern University students moved into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026,...
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September 9, 1976: Linda Rumbaugh of Salado is sworn in as Georgetown's first female police officer by Asst. City Manager W. L. Walden. A dispatcher for the Georgetown police department the past four years, 24-year-old Rumbaugh got her badge in a City Hall ceremony last week and began patrol duties immediately. She completed officer training with three other women last month at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.

September 9, 1976: Linda Rumbaugh of Salado is sworn in as Georgetown's first female police officer by Asst. City Manager W. L. Walden. A dispatcher for the Georgetown police department the past four years, 24-year-old Rumbaugh got her badge in a City Hall ceremony last week and began patrol duties immediately. She completed officer training with three other women last month at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.

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Yesteryears: Georgetown officials conduct disaster exercise in 1976

Laura House and Grahm Donovan
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
125 Years Ago (September 5, 1901)Public school musical department.
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Karen Sue Hoglan

Karen Sue Hoglan

Karen Sue Hoglan

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Monday, September 7, 2026
Karen Sue Hoglan, 78, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas,...
Margaret Roush

Margaret Roush

Margaret Roush

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
Margaret Roush, a beloved longtime resident of Georgetown, passed away on August 10, 2026.
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