Williamson County, Texas

On June 30, Williamson County broke ground on the Southeast Loop Segment 1 project. The Southeast Loop Segment 1 goes from CR 138 at SH 130 to CR 137. Construction will begin in July and is projected to last approximately 18 months. Segment 1 includes constructing a new roadway with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane from CR 138 at Dana Drive to CR 137. The project also includes widening the existing CR 138 pavement to add a dedicated right-turn lane from westbound CR 138 to northbound SH 130 and resurfacing and restriping the pavement in front of the Lakeside Estates neighborhood. More information on this project is available on the website.
 

Kitten season is in full swing, and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) needs your help finding them their fur-ever home. Beginning today, June 28, and running through July 2, 2021, WCRAS is hosting their 2nd Annual Name A Kit10 Fundraiser. Those interested in donating or naming a kitten can learn more by contacting WCRAS at 512-943-3817, or by visiting the ‘Name a Kit10’ website at: https://NameAKit102021.givesmart.com.

The Williamson County Justice Center, 405 MLK in Georgetown, will be closed this afternoon Friday, June 25, for air conditioning repairs. We anticipate the building will reopen to the public on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 8 a.m. Please check the county website at www.wilco.org for updates. 

Summer is a time for love, and what better way to celebrate than bringing home a new cat or dog? Luckily, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) is here to help. Beginning Friday, June 25, WCRAS is hosting the second-annual “Weekend Whirl,” which allows prospective pet owners the opportunity to bring pets home for the weekend with the goal of permanent adoption. The Weekend Whirl serves as an extension of the WCRAS Foster Program, a lifesaving initiative with the focus of saving the lives of the young, elderly, injured, and long-stay dogs and cats of the shelter by finding them temporary placement in loving homes.

The Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 (JP3) office is known for having some of the best civil servants in the county. Now, they have been recognized as having some of the best in the entire State of Texas. JP3 recently was recognized during the Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association’s (JPCA) annual awards, which recognizes offices and individuals across the state for exceptional performance and outstanding representation of the court. JP3 Judge Evelyn McLean and her staff were honored with the Best Practices of the Year Award for their development of a Financial Literacy Program. In addition, Crystal Kaderka, JP3 court administrator, was recognized as the Texas Clerk of the Year.