The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has named Williamson County a 2022 County Best Practices Award recipient for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3’s program “What Every Teen Should Know About Texas Law.”

Two new Williamson County judges will take the bench in October. An investiture for Will Ward, the new judge of County Court at Law No. 5, will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. in the 277^th District Courtroom at the Williamson County Justice Center, 405 MLK, in Georgetown. An investiture for Justice Scott Field, the new judge of the 480^th District Court, will be held on Monday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. in the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in Georgetown.

Saturday, Oct. 1, is an Ozone Action Day! Please limit your driving to before 8 a.m., especially avoiding use of vehicles between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. as ozone is created most during these hours, and after 5 p.m., if possible. Also, fuel up your cars and trucks early in the morning or at night.

September is National Preparedness Month! One of the best ways to protect your family, property and self is by staying informed. You can sign up for emergency alerts in your neighborhood by text, email or phone at warncentraltexas.org.

Applications are being accepted for Williamson County residents interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB hears appeals from property owners and determines protests for ad valorem tax purposes. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must have been a Williamson county resident for two (2) years, and never have been employed by, or been an officer or director of the WCAD, along with other eligibility restrictions provided in Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.412.