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Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, April 29, 2023
When Kirk and Kate Kelley purchased their Sun City home last September, they never expected a bullet would one day shoot through their screened back porch and embed itself in a wall. That’s what happened, though, sometime recently, Mr. Kelley said. The bullet was discovered on April 25.
A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

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Georgetown fire, police chiefs outline growing demands, staffing needs

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 30, 2023
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida and Fire Chief John Sullivan discussed pressing staffing needs, ongoing community campaigns and steps toward improving both departments through community relationships during a Tuesday, January 24, city council workshop.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida holds a plaque after being named the chamber’s Citizen of the Year Thursday, January 26, at the annual chamber gala. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida holds a plaque after being named the chamber’s Citizen of the Year Thursday, January 26, at the annual chamber gala. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)

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Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida names the chamber's Citizen of the Year

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce announced Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida as their Citizen of the Year during its annual gala Thursday, January 26.  The award was presented by Mike Howell of West Short and Howell, PLLC, at the Georgetown Community Center. He said Mr.

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School Notes: Chase the Chief run, Jarrell ISD job fair

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Jarrell ISD will hold a Job Fair on February 11, 10 a.m. to noon, at Jarrell High School, 1100 Farm to Market Road 487. The district will be hiring for current positions and for positions at the new Double Creek Elementary School, scheduled to open in fall 2023.
Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

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Three sworn in as new Georgetown police officers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, January 6, 2023
The Georgetown Police Department gained three new officers Thursday afternoon, when they were sworn in by Police Chief Cory Tchida. New officers are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright, all graduates of the Temple Police Academy.
Ricardo Quinones was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with murder.

Ricardo Quinones was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with murder.

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Arrest affidavit details fatal Georgetown shooting

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 2, 2023
Ricardo Quinones, 38, remained in the Williamson County Jail Monday after his December 27 arrest for the alleged murder of his estranged wife, Lindsey, 31, in her Georgetown home earlier that day.  His bail was set at $1 million.

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Two dead in Highway 29 crash Saturday

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Two people were killed Saturday, December 17, in a head-on collision on Highway 29 at Wood Ranch Road, Georgetown Police Sergeant Jason Chaudoin confirmed Monday. The crash occurred about 5 p.m. Christopher Bishop, 66, of Round Rock, and Nancy Hurd, 52, of Georgetown, were the victims of the crash.
10-year-old Ayva Pereira and her mom Sonia Pereira were very happy with their gift boxes and big stuffed animals during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17. Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year. Georgetown's Blue Santa program began in 2005. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

10-year-old Ayva Pereira and her mom Sonia Pereira were very happy with their gift boxes and big stuffed animals during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17. Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year. Georgetown's Blue Santa program began in 2005. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: No blues for Georgetown kids this Christmas

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Gift boxes, big stuffed animals and toys were handed out during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17.  Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2,235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year.
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