With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people are asking where consumer fireworks can legally be used in Williamson County. 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. To check an interactive county map with the fireworks free buffer zone area, go to this link: https://gis.wilco.org/maps/?viewer=countymap.

Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the July 4th Independence Day holiday.  In addition, the Commissioners Court will not meet on Tuesday, July 2, and will resume their regular schedule on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in Georgetown. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS), 1855 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown, will be open from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will have a $4 adoption special for adult dogs and cats from June 29 to July 7. Justice of the Peace offices in Precinct 1 and 4 will open with limited staff on July 5. Click this story for more details. 

Williamson County is conducting a study to consider connections for east/west travel between SH 130 and FM 3349 and north/south travel to US 79 called the Southeast Loop Study. An open house on the Southeast Loop Study was held on Monday, June 24, 2019. The purpose of this meeting was to share a preferred route concept and gather public feedback. Materials from the meeting are available online at www.wilco.org/seloop.Comments are welcome at any time, but must be shared at the meeting or sent via email/mail by July 9, 2019 to be included in the meeting report. 

Williamson County offers several fun and affordable activities to do with the whole family this summer! Enjoy the great outdoors at our county parks, beat the heat at the Quarry Splash Pad, explore history at our historic courthouse, or visit the Williamson Museum’s two locations in Georgetown and Round Rock! To see a full list of free and affordable things to do in Williamson County, click here. 

The office of Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, 211 W. 6th Street in Taylor, will be closed July 4, 2019 for the Independence Day holiday. The office will be open with limited staff on July 5, 2019 to accept payments and court filings. The public may mail any correspondence or use the drop box located at the northeast corner facing 6th Street. Citation due dates during this time will be extended to July 8, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 8, 2019. Regular business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed to the public on Wednesdays.