An American flag that flew on the Georgetown Fire Department’s Engine 2 on 9/11/2001 was again flying during this year’s Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Andy Sharp.

An American flag that flew on the Georgetown Fire Department’s Engine 2 on 9/11/2001 was again flying during this year’s Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Andy Sharp.

On 25th anniversary, Georgetown stair climb honors victims of 9/11

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Georgetown Fire and Police departments on Friday continued their tradition of honoring the victims and heroes of the attacks on September 11, 2001, by climbing the bleachers at Georgetown High School football stadium early in the morning.
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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

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