Williamson County, Texas

The Williamson County Exposition Center in Taylor will be expanding. On Wednesday, ground was broken on new improvements including a pavilion, east concession area and a restroom building. The Pavilion will house 200 horse stalls. This will allow current multi-day equestrian events to expand. It also will be a new home for the Williamson County Livestock Association to host their annual show and sale. In addition, cattle sales, dog shows, archery contests, RV shows, pet expos, and more will take place in the Pavilion. The designer of the improvements is Populous. The contractor is Prime Construction. The project is estimated to be completed in summer 2020 for a cost of $4.5 million paid for with voter approved park bonds. 

Early voting for the November 5, 2019, General Election begins on Monday, October 21.  Early voting is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday, October 21, through Wednesday, October 30. There is no voting on Sunday. Early voting continues Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During early voting, registered voters are allowed to vote at any polling location in Williamson County. The early voting schedule is posted on the Elections website at www.wilco.org/elections .  

County Judge Bill Gravell has lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas of Williamson County today, Monday, October 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. View the order lifting the burn ban here. Please be cautious with any outdoor burning activity.  Outdoor burning must be conducted under state regulations found in Texas Administrative Code Section 30 TAC 111.219.

The Williamson County District Clerk announced jury duty cancellation for Friday, November 8, 2019. All persons receiving a jury summons to appear Friday, November 8, at the Justice Center, 405 MLK, in Georgetown, do not need to appear. This jury panel has been canceled. 

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in Williamson County. The Court encourages everyone to save the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK(8255) on their phones to be ready to help if co-workers, friends or family are in need.