Williamson County Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will be hosting free COVID-19 testing in November. Testing will be held November 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Testing will be conducted at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, Texas, 76574. It will begin at 9 a.m., and it will close by 2 p.m. or until supplies last. This is a drive-thru site that will not require an appointment prior to being tested. It is important to note that this is a cheek swab test, so people cannot eat, drink, or use tobacco products 20 minutes prior to the test. Residents should bring a cell phone for on-site registration. COVID-19 testing at this site is available for all Texans, whether they are Williamson County residents or not. 
  

November 10, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Hill Country Community Ministries to join three other non-profits in providing rent and utility assistance to residents in need due to COVID-19 through the Wilco Forward Phase III program. Terms of agreement were already in place between Williamson County and The Caring Place, The Salvation Army, and the Round Rock Serving Center. Hill Country Community Ministries will service Cedar Park, Leander, and all areas on the west side of Williamson County in coordination with the Salvation Army. 

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Williamson County and Waste Management of Texas, Inc. are hosting a FREE household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, November 14, 2020, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, Texas. Please wear a face covering, stay in your vehicle with the windows up, and let volunteers unload your car. Please only go through the line once. Bring products in original containers if possible and do not mix or consolidate products. Make sure containers are sealed properly to prevent leaking. For additional instructions, see the event flyer here. For more information, call 512-759-8881, option 4. 

Williamson County Parks Department launched their first-ever Parks Pass that will offer special benefits for those interested in spending time outdoors at a Williamson County park facility. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to visit County parks and reward those who are frequent users of county parks with discounts. The Parks Pass will waive some day-use fees and provide discounts on overnight camping, and pavilion rentals, among other benefits.