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Sun City artist Susan Hoppenworth explains the significance of the Guatemalan belts and bookmarks in her quilt “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The quilt is one of nine on display in a 9/11 memorial gallery in Sun City. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sun City artist Susan Hoppenworth explains the significance of the Guatemalan belts and bookmarks in her quilt “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The quilt is one of nine on display in a 9/11 memorial gallery in Sun City. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

25th Memorial: Fabric artist shares memories of 9/11

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 14, 2026
Georgetown’s Susan Hoppenworth remembers feeling panic in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York. She was one of the many psychotherapists who traveled to New York City to provide humanitarian aid.
Georgetown’ Zechariah Guyton runs for a big game against Hendrickson on Friday, September 11. Photos by Lawson Richter

Georgetown’ Zechariah Guyton runs for a big game against Hendrickson on Friday, September 11. Photos by Lawson Richter

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Eagles Football: Hendrickson holds off Georgetown comeback

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Georgetown Eagles rallied late Friday after a kick-return score, but the Henderson Hawks’ explosive offense led by EJ Neal-Adams’ strong rushing performance proved decisive in a 28-17 game in Pflugerville.
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

Andy Sharp
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.
Somerset Hills Road District No. 4. Sun Archive.

Somerset Hills Road District No. 4. Sun Archive.

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Somerset Hills residents seek relief from road district tax

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sun City residents within Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 are asking Williamson County officials for some relief. Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 authorized about $70 million in bonds back in 2008 — before any homes were in the district.
Garey Park is opening new amenities after construction over the past 18 months. (Sun Archive)

Garey Park is opening new amenities after construction over the past 18 months. (Sun Archive)

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Second round of updates to Garey Park opens to the public

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Improvements to Garey Park — 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243 — marched forward when the second phase of changes opened to the public on September 3.
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)

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

Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Brodie Sachs, owner of Bad Habits Card Co., stands in front of a portion of the trading cards available for purchase. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Brodie Sachs, owner of Bad Habits Card Co., stands in front of a portion of the trading cards available for purchase. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Bad Habits Card Co. brings trading card craze to Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Brodie Sachs has been interested in trading cards since childhood. He used to open sports cards from his dad on Christmas and birthdays, and started playing the Japanese card game Pokémon with his friends.

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Nuclear power manufacturer to open $25 million facility in Georgetown

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Aalo Atomics — an Austin-based nuclear power research and manufacturing company with a goal of using its technologies to power data centers and other industries — submitted a permit August 31 with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to bring a $25 million production facility to...
An aerial photo shows recent progress on Georgetown’s fourth high school at DB Wood and Cedar Breaks roads. Courtesy Georgetown ISD

An aerial photo shows recent progress on Georgetown’s fourth high school at DB Wood and Cedar Breaks roads. Courtesy Georgetown ISD

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Georgetown ISD seeks name nominations for new high school

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Georgetown ISD is seeking nominations to name its fourth high school, a project that was approved by voters in the May 2024 bond election. The new campus, on the district’s west side at DB Wood and Cedar Breaks roads, is under construction and scheduled to open in fall 2028.
Jack Daly, Georgetown assistant city manager, left, and Jeff Andresen, president and CEO of YMCA Central Texas, give an update on the Georgetown YMCA facility during the August 25 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Jack Daly, Georgetown assistant city manager, left, and Jeff Andresen, president and CEO of YMCA Central Texas, give an update on the Georgetown YMCA facility during the August 25 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown YMCA work continues, projected to open in early 2028

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved a construction and operating agreement with the YMCA that outlines the city’s bond-approved contribution to the project and the city’s maintenance responsibilities.
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