JULY, 2011
(A bi-monthly newsletter from Williamson County, Texas)
County Offices Closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day
Williamson County offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. In addition, the Commissioners Court will not be meeting on Tuesday, July 5. All county offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
Personal Fireworks Banned in Williamson County
Due to drought conditions, Williamson County has a ban on the sale and use of personal fireworks through 7 a.m. on July 5. In addition, several cities have postponed or cancelled their public fireworks displays.
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Resurfacing Projects Begin July 5
On Tuesday, July 5, Williamson County’s Department of Infrastructure will begin the initial resurfacing of many of the subdivision roads in the unincorporated areas of the county south of FM 1431. Resurfacing operations will then begin in the Fern Bluff and Brushy Creek MUDs and continue through mid-August.
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Don’t Miss the Summer Adoption Specials at WCRAS
The Yappy Independence Day Celebration offers half-price adoptions for Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter pets all day on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3. Dog Days Summer rates during July will be only $50 for all dogs older than 1 year. Super Senior Saturdays make it possible to adopt shelter animals above the age of 5 years at no cost. Whisker Wednesdays promote no cost adoptions for cats one year and older. There’s no better time than summer to adopt a new pet. To view current adoptable pets, click on ‘Adoptions’ at
www.wilcopets.org, or call 512.943.3322.
July Events at the Williamson Museum
A new exhibit,
Wilkommen to Williamson County, featuring German immigration in central Texas will open at First Friday on July 1 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kids at the Hands On History program will learn about the Apollo 11 moon landing and make paper rockets on Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Wednesday, July 13, Dr. David Gaines will address
Adventures in the Dylan Trade in the back room at the Wildfire Restaurant from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Holiday Pet Safety Advisory Reminder
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter officials remind area residents that even non-incendiary fireworks may cause sudden and unexpected sounds that may startle pets. Outdoor concerts with excessively loud music and large crowds as well as anticipated heat advisories are other good reasons to leave pets at home when possible. Shelters recognize this time of the year as a high intake period for stray animals. If your pet is missing, always check area shelters immediately and repeatedly. As an extra caution, be sure their tags are current and pets have micro-chip identification, available at most local veterinarians.