Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired last year in 2016, so I’m wondering if I need to even file a tax return this year. New Retiree Dear New, There are several
"Ask the Chief" is an opportunity for our readers to reach out to Chief Wayne Nero and Assistant Chief Cory Tchida of the Georgetown Police Department, Please send your questions to info@fpgtx.com with the subject "Ask the Chief" 1. Do I need to be in good
[caption id="attachment_1548" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Gayle Graham, Program Coordinator; Veteran Bill Hancock; Veteran Charles Bunyard, Jr.; Veteran Julian Jimenez; Veteran Harold Cosper; Veteran Penny Sammons-Velder; TIP Trainer, Katie Ketterhagen[/caption] Among our romantic notions of America is the Old West and an image of free-roaming wild horses. Somewhat surprisingly,
[caption id="attachment_1561" align="alignleft" width="248"] Mie Wells and Lokahi[/caption] Mie Wells has always been into dogs and has wanted to certify one or more of her dogs for therapy. Being a Realtor, this working mom and PTA rock star doesn't have much time for training but in
Yes, I'm scarfing the title from John Oliver, who I used to find galactically funny before he decided President Trump was the End of Days. But I do like to ask rhetorically from time to time. For starters, let's go back to Trump. How is protesting
by Haley VanderHaar & Julianna Washburn The United States has welcomed its 45th president, Donald Trump. This presidential election has been, and will continue to be a topic of controversy. Various thoughts and opinions on President Trump have been expressed resoundingly, not only across the polls and
While President Trump has had his own aircraft for quite some time, it has been noted in recent news that his new jet, also known as Air Force One, is making a great backdrop for his city stops around the country. It would seem that
The Advocate sat down for a little Q&A with Mayor Ross this week to find out what more is in store after Georgetown received national attention on several fronts throughout 2016. How would you characterize your expectations for the coming year? I think it will be
Governor Greg Abbott cut $1.5 million in criminal justice funding for Travis County after Sheriff Sally Hernandez announced her department would reduce its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The Advocate spoke to Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody to explain a bit about Texas Senate Bill 4,
A civil and environmental engineer with more than 21 years of experience started yesterday as public works director, a new position for the City of Georgetown. Octavio Garza comes to Georgetown from the City of Waco where he had been the public works department director