Williamson County, Texas

Some people may like to ring in the New Year with the bang of fireworks, but most jurisdictions have city ordinances prohibiting the use of fireworks within or near the city limits.  If you are unsure of the ordinances, it is always safer to check with the city or local fire department prior to the purchase or discharge of fireworks. In addition, Williamson County provides a map that shows the areas where fireworks are permitted and prohibited by ordinance in the county. Go to http://www.wilco.org/GIS and click the County Map.

Williamson County offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on December 23 and 24, 2021, as well as on December 31, 2021, for the New Year’s holiday. The Commissioners Court will not meet Dec. 28, 2021, or Jan. 4, 2022. The next Commissioners Court meeting will occur Jan. 11, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom in the historical courthouse, 710 S. Main, Georgetown, Texas. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The WCRAS will be open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, and will be closed on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2022. Schedule your priority service appointment by emailing adoption@wilco.org.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a guaranteed maximum price for several enhancements to the Williamson County Expo Center occurring in 2022. Chasco Constructors was awarded Construction Manager at Risk for the projects for a guaranteed maximum price of $2,009,747. The improvements include widening the arena, adding box seating, making a walkway ADA accessible and repairing the roof. 

Williamson County EMS gave lifesaving awards and challenge coins to Riley and Faith Cox for their quick action to save their grandfather’s life. On Nov. 23, their grandfather, former Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Larry Madsen, was at his daughter’s house when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, Faith called 911 while Riley, who had learned CPR in school, performed chest compressions until the Round Rock Fire Department and Williamson County EMS paramedics arrived. Early intervention with CPR can save lives, and it can be learned in about 10 minutes! Go to www.wilco.org/ems to find a class offered from Williamson County EMS and be ready in case an emergency happens.

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be closing early at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in order to allow the shelter staff the opportunity to attend a staff holiday party. Normal business hours of noon to 6 p.m. will resume on Friday, December 17, 2021.