Announcements

In this edition of the WILCOunty Line learn about County Offices closing in observance of the July 4 holiday, where residents can get free COVID-19 testing, and for how long people can adopt a pet for only $4!

Williamson County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the July 4^th Independence Day holiday.  In addition, the Commissioners Court will not meet on Tuesday, July 7, and will resume their regular schedule on Tuesday, July 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in Georgetown. The meeting can be viewed live at https://www.wilco.org/livemeetings. 

Celebrate July Fourth with a new, furry family member! July 3, 4, and 5, adoptions are only $4 for adult cats and large adult dogs. Schedule your appointment to meet the pet of your dreams by emailing adoption@wilco.org today! Please visit wilcopets.org for details.

The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Military Department, will be hosting free COVID-19 testing in the cities of Hutto, Jarrell, and Taylor from July 6 to July 10. All three sites are walk-up sites and will not require an appointment prior to being tested. People interested in getting tested will be asked to park and line up for their turn. It is important to note that due to demand there may be long wait times. Residents are urged to bring a water bottle and a form of shade to cover from the sun if necessary. People do not need to have symptoms in order to be tested. Testing locations will be open at 10 a.m. until testing supplies last. 

Due to the concerning increase in COVID-19 cases, the office of Williamson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 will be open to the public on Wednesdays only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-943-1501. The public may use the drop box located next to the door on the south side of the building located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, or pay online at: http://www.wilco.org/JP3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but the safety of our customers and staff is paramount. 

Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and City of Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell celebrated the kick-off of the reconstruction of CR 101 with a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, June 29.