Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth of the 425th District Court clutches a Judges robe as she gives a speech at her retirement ceremony in the 277th District Courtroom on August 21. Her mother made the robe for Judge Lambeth’s swearing in ceremony on January 1, 2013. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth of the 425th District Court clutches a Judges robe as she gives a speech at her retirement ceremony in the 277th District Courtroom on August 21. Her mother made the robe for Judge Lambeth’s swearing in ceremony on January 1, 2013. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

‘Bring truth to the law': Judge Betsy Lambeth reflects on a trailblazing career

Betsy Lambeth has a new thing coming. Donning her signature teal with pearls or a brooch, her quick wit and calm demeanor give insight into how she wore her judicial robe.Her attentive eyes survey the packed 277th District Courtroom in the Williamson County Justice Center.
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Landrie Mays, first-year teacher at Purl Elementary School, smiles with her welcome bag that was given to 315 new teachers throughout Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Chamber of Commerce)

Landrie Mays, first-year teacher at Purl Elementary School, smiles with her welcome bag that was given to 315 new teachers throughout Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Chamber of Commerce)

New Georgetown teachers receive welcome bags

About 315 new teachers at Georgetown ISD, GT School and Gateway College Preparatory School received...
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.

Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

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

Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Southwestern University students moved into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026,...
Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026  at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades.  Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete.  Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Senior rodeo passes down traditions

The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo was held last weekend, August 15 and 16, at the...
Paula Jane Churchman

Paula Jane Churchman

Paula Jane Churchman

Paula Jane Churchman, 76, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11,...