The event was held Monday, Dec. 10, 2018
River Ranch County Park comprises more than 1,000 acres of meadowlands, woodlands, hills and escarpments providing hill country vistas between Leander and Liberty Hill. The South Fork of the San Gabriel River meanders through the northeastern portion of the park.
The land for River Ranch County Park was purchased in 2008 for $10,625,779 with voter approved park bonds. Phase I construction elements were designed by Design Workshop Landscape Architects and is being constructed by Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. for a total of $11,040,192.26.
Phase 1 includes an area for day use activities, picnics, playgrounds, pavilions, and restrooms. Development also includes hike-in primitive campsites, walk-in/group campsites, RV camping (improved camping with electrical and water connections), and an associated wastewater dump station.
A Park Headquarters, 10-12 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, trailhead parking areas, and a maintenance compound with park residence are also included in Phase I development.
Phase I is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2020.
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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.
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Part of the water distribution included the Williamson County Austin area in Commissioner Cook's Precinct (1)
On Dec. 4, 2018, the Williamson County Commissioners honored local volunteer groups who assisted with water distribution activities who were called upon by the Wilco Office of Emergency Management during the City of Austin water outage resulting from floods that prompted city officials to issue a water boil for residents. Collectively they distributed 1,250 cases of bottled water to 80,000 residents.
As a preemptive measure, Austin Water issued a self-imposed, city-wide boil water notice on the morning of Monday, Oct. 22, advising customers to boil water before use. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Austin Water experienced a brief spike in turbidity levels which triggered an official mandatory boil water notification, as required by state law, and notified its customers. The spike in turbidity did not require any change to precautionary measures already in place and did not put the public at additional risk. Approximately 80,000 Williamson County residents receive their water from Austin Water, either directly or through the indirect purchase, with an example being purchased through a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Other water sources in Williamson County, including water from other cities, were not under the boil water notice.
The groups recognized were the TEXSAR, Cedar Park Community Emergency Response Team, Georgetown Volunteers in Policing, Round Rock Seniors and Law Enforcement, Jarrell Community Emergency Response Team, Austin-Lakeway Community Emergency Response Team, the Knights of Columbus, and the Austin Disaster Relief Network. Collectively they volunteered over 760 hours in support of this effort.
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Commissioner Cook urges residents to properly dispose of unused and expired medications
PERMANENT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Available year-round
SAFE AND FREE MEDICATION DISPOSAL IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY
- Williamson County Sheriff’s Office - 508 Rock St., Georgetown
- Public Safety Operations (Georgetown Police Dept) - 3500 DB Woods, Georgetown
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Walgreen’s Pharmacy - 710 N. Bell, Cedar Park
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Available year-round Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
For more information, please visit http://lifestepscouncil.org/rx/ or call 512-246-9880
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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.
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