Williamson County, Texas

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is partnering with Lampasas Animal Shelter and Best Friends Animal Society as part of Best Friends’ Prince and Paws Shelter Collaborative Program with a goal of increasing the lifesaving rate for dogs and cats entering Lampasas Animal Shelter. Currently, the save rate at Lampasas Animal shelter is 74% for dogs and 34% for cats. 

Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles was joined by the Texas Department of Transportation, Samsung and City of Taylor officials for a groundbreaking ceremony for the CR 404 and FM 973 Improvement Project on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. The project includes work at the intersection of CR 404 and FM 973 which will widen both roads.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Williamson County from noon to 8 p.m. on Jan. 18. The U.S. National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas says a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.  Please avoid activities that could inadvertently cause a wildfire: avoid burning; be careful around open flames; safely dispose of cigarettes.

The Williamson county Purchasing Department is excited to announce the second Annual Vendor Forum to be held on March 30, 2023, at the Georgetown Annex, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

In celebration of Champ's Day, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will have a $3 adoption event from January 13 to 16 for all champions who show up to adopt one of the incredible adult superhero shelter dogs and cats. To preview adoptable pets, go to wilcopets.org, then send an email to adoption@wilco.org to schedule a priority-service appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.