In Williamson County, as of April 14, 166 applications were received for COVID-19 relief money through the Wilco Forward Phase 2 program, with 144 applications approved for a total of $979,000 distributed. Of the remaining 22 applications not yet approved, 8 are in progress and 14 were denied. In an effort to encourage more businesses to apply for a Wilco Forward grant, the application deadline has been extended to April 30, 2021. The Wilco Forward program is financed with CARES Act funds and offers financial assistance to food services such as restaurants, food trucks and caterers, bars, and hotels/motels that were financially impacted due to closures and occupancy restrictions due to COVID-19. In Wilco Forward Phase 2, a business can receive up to $500 per employee with a maximum amount of $10,000 if eligible. Businesses will need to provide documentation that they are eligible for the program and have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the Wilco Forward Phase 2 signup page for more information and to apply.
 

Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (Adult Probation) Director Jameson Pennington has been appointed to the Texas Corrections Association (TCA) Board of Directors. 

The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s offices will be closed for staff training from April 20 to April 22, on a rotating schedule. While one office is closed, other office locations will be open during regular business hours. The office closure schedule is as follows:

•Tuesday, April 20 - Round Rock Tax Office, 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd.
•Wednesday, April 21 - Georgetown Tax Office, 904 S. Main Street
•Thursday, April 22 - Cedar Park Tax Office, 350 Discovery Blvd., and Taylor Tax Office, 412 Vance Street

The Commissioners Court recognized April 18-24 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week which provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that accessible, appropriate, and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime. This year’s theme is Support Victims. Build Trust, Engage Communities. to emphasize the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime. In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Williamson County Attorney’s Office is hosting a collection drive to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available. To learn more, click here.

Effective Monday, April 5, the Williamson County Vaccine Registration Technical Assistance (VRTA) centers, which assist individuals who may want or need in-person guidance to set up a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, will be available from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Before, these sites were open until 3 p.m.