Announcements

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to safely and strategically reopen the Texas economy in phases, which is detailed in the Texans Helping Texans: The Governor's Report to Open Texas, reached Phase III Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Under this phase, all Texas businesses can operate at a 50% capacity, with some limitations. That includes restaurants, bars, sporting events, water parks, zoos and aquariums, salons offering services of any kind, among other establishments. The most recent changes were made effective immediately. A list of those can be found here.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved an additional $10 million of CARES Act funds, federally issued money for the COVID-19 response, to be allocated to the Wilco Forward Small Business Grant Program. The additional funds are needed to continue providing financial assistance to Williamson County small businesses impacted by COVID-19. In less than a month, the Williamson County Auditor’s office, responsible for reviewing the applications for the grant program, has approved 2,328 applications of the 3,280 that have been submitted up until Tuesday, June 2. Of the $25 million designated to fund the program, nearly $24 million in grants have been approved for business owners. Click here to apply before June 30, 2020.  

Commissioner Cook encourages Williamson County youth to participate!

Event Description:

For Ages 16- 24

• Virtually Meet With Local Employers & Explore Careers
• Review Local Part-Time, Full-Time & Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Attend Free Online Career Workshops on Crafting Effective Resumes & Cover Letters
• Career Coaching Available on Virtual Job Search & Social Media Networking Strategies
• Explore www.WorkInTexas.com, Build a Profile & Review Immediate Job Matches
• Upskill! Chat with Specialists from Local Colleges & Training Centers About Certification
• Programs for Careers in High-Demand Fields

 More park-goers are finding time to be outdoors with their loved ones. With National Trails Day happening on Saturday, June 6, the Williamson County Parks and Recreation staff is prepared to welcome even larger crowds; however, to prevent any COVID-19 exposure, residents wanting to visit our facilities are urged to follow the safety guidelines that have been implemented. Those include keeping a 6-foot distance between your group and other park visitors, avoiding visiting the parks if you are feeling ill, using safety precautions such as warning others if you are passing on a bike, and wearing a face-covering, if able. For more details on County park facilities, please visit https://www.wilco.org/parks.