The Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved allocating $500,000 to support local food banks through the Wilco Forward Program, funded by CARES Act Funds, Tuesday, November 17, during the Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting.  

“The increasing transmission rate and movement into the WCCHD red phase is a great opportunity to remind people during this Thanksgiving season to wear a mask, wash hands frequently, and keep six feet of distance from others not in your household. While the number of cases has increased, other indicators, such as the hospitalization rate for our region, are below Governor Abbott’s threshold for adopting more stringent guidelines under Executive Order GA-32. Personal protective measures are the best way to keep ourselves and those we care about safe," said County Judge Bill Gravell.

For the Trauma Service Area (TSA) Hospital Data, click here.
​For WCCHD information on the color-coded phases : http://www.wcchd.org/covid-19/

Williamson County Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will be hosting free COVID-19 testing in November. Testing will be held November 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Testing will be conducted at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, Texas, 76574. It will begin at 9 a.m., and it will close by 2 p.m. or until supplies last. This is a drive-thru site that will not require an appointment prior to being tested. It is important to note that this is a cheek swab test, so people cannot eat, drink, or use tobacco products 20 minutes prior to the test. Residents should bring a cell phone for on-site registration. COVID-19 testing at this site is available for all Texans, whether they are Williamson County residents or not. 
  

November 10, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Hill Country Community Ministries to join three other non-profits in providing rent and utility assistance to residents in need due to COVID-19 through the Wilco Forward Phase III program. Terms of agreement were already in place between Williamson County and The Caring Place, The Salvation Army, and the Round Rock Serving Center. Hill Country Community Ministries will service Cedar Park, Leander, and all areas on the west side of Williamson County in coordination with the Salvation Army. 

Williamson County offices will be closed for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  The county will resume normal working hours on Thursday, November 12. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be open regular hours by appointment on Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. Schedule your adoption appointment by emailing adoption@wilco.org.