JUNE 2011
                 (A bi-monthly newsletter from Williamson County, Texas)

Burn Ban Extended for Williamson County
 
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved extending the burn ban for another 30 days for all of Williamson County beginning May 24, 2011.  A person violates this order if he burns any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames and/or sparks, or orders such burning by others.   More…

Quarry Splash Pad Grand Opening is June 10

Williamson County invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Quarry Splash Pad at the Southwest Regional Park on Friday, June 10, 2011, at 9 a.m.  The Quarry Splash Pad is a unique park that uses existing rock features from the old quarry area of the park to create a stimulating water spray park. More…

County Drafts New Precinct Boundaries  

Due to a 69% population increase since 2000, Williamson County must redraw its precinct boundaries. A draft of the new Williamson County commissioner, justice of the peace and constable precinct lines has been created and will be available for the public to review and provide comments from May 24 to June 21, 2011. To review online, please go to www.wilco.org/redistricting. More…

Enjoy an old fashioned ice cream social on Friday, June 17, as part of the Courthouse Centennial Celebration!  From 6 to 8 p.m., join us on the south side of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in Georgetown for Blue Bell ice cream and old-time summer fun on the Square including family friendly activities. More…

5K Fun Run and Kids Run Set for June 11

Bring your whole family to the Williamson County Brown Santa Family Fun Run/Walk and Fair on Saturday June 11, 2011, at the Williamson County Southwest Regional Park located at 3005 C.R. 175, just north of F.M. 1431. The Family Fun 5K Run/ Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Kids’ K Run for children 12 and younger will begin at 9 a.m. More…

Sizzling Summer Adoption Specials at WCRAS 

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) celebrates the beginning of summer with several promotional opportunities for area residents to adopt new family pets.  Beginning June 1, and continuing throughout the summer, unique weekly events are planned to increase shelter pet adoptions. More…