Sunday, September 26, 2021, is an Ozone Action Day. This means that ozone is forecast to reach levels that are “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or greater than 70 ppb. Sensitive groups include senior citizens, children and teenagers, adults with respiratory illness, and adults who are active outside, such as outdoor workers. Please limit your driving, especially avoiding the use of vehicles between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m. as ozone is created most during these hours. Also, fuel up your cars and trucks early in the morning or at night. Other actions you can take may include:

• Telecommute, if your supervisor approves it.
• Bring a lunch to your office.
• Carpool or take public transportation.
• Don’t idle your vehicle.
• If you can, postpone your off-site meeting to another day or conference in by phone if there is the capability.

The Williamson County Parks Department will be upgrading its park reservation and registration software platform, effective Monday, October 4, 2021. During the scheduled upgrade period, the Parks Department will not be accepting reservation requests between 5 p.m. on Monday, September 27, through 8 a.m. on Monday, October 4.

In partnership with Waste Management, Inc., Williamson County will host a household hazardous waste cleanup event on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Hutto High School Football Stadium, located at 573 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto, Texas 78634. This event is open to Williamson County residents only. Residents should bring proof of Williamson County residency (driver’s license or billing statement).

The Williamson County Precinct One Justice of the Peace Office will be closed to the public and working remotely effective 12 p.m. today through Sept. 24, due to concerns regarding the potential exposure and spread of COVID-19.

In a joint meeting with the City of Taylor, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution, a Chapter 381 performance-based agreement and a development agreement as an incentive package for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, to build its newest semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas. Since January, Williamson County has been in consideration as the possible location of Samsung’s future expansion in the United States, a $17 billion investment. For copies of the agreements and more, click here.