The public is invited to attend the swearing in ceremonies for Williamson County elected officials on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Williamson County Historic Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Texas in the District Courtroom. 

Williamson County celebrated the addition of 51 new recreation vehicle parking sites at the county’s Expo Center today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Water and electricity connections are provided at each site, with 23 of the sites also having wastewater connections. The new sites will be available to rent at a daily rate and can be used during events at the Expo Center. Please refer to the Williamson County Expo website for information on reservations. The Williamson County Expo Center is located at 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, in Taylor, Texas. 
 

Williamson County celebrated the start of construction of River Ranch County Park, the county’s fifth county park, with a groundbreaking ceremony on December 10, 2018. River Ranch County Park Is located in western Williamson County between Liberty Hill and Leander. The park is comprised of more than 1,000 acres of meadowlands, woodlands, hills and escarpments providing hill country vista’s between Leander and Liberty Hill.  The South Fork of the San Gabriel River meanders through the northeastern portion of the park. 

The cats and dogs at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) have written their list to Santa, and each and every one of them listed "Home" or "Family" as what they wanted most of all. Make their wishes come true by adopting or fostering a pet during the holidays this year. For the month of December, all adult dogs and cats are only $12 to adopt, kittens and puppies are only $75 to adopt. Visit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter website to view adoptable animals and for more information.

Williamson County offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on December 24, 25, and 26, 2018, as well as on January 1, 2019 for the New Year’s holiday. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, 1855 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown, will be open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Christmas Day, and open regular hours on December 26, from noon to 6 p.m. The shelter will be open New Year’s Eve 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed New Year’s Day except for lost dog or cat intake and reclaim. The Williamson County Landfill will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.