Spring into Fun this March in Williamson County! In this edition of the WILCOunty Line, get information on our Park Department’s event: Learn to Fish Day, sign up for Spring Break fun through the Williamson Museum, and discover events preparing you for the upcoming spring planting season through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension!

In honor of the grand opening of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter's (WCRAS) new Adoption Center and in preparation of the upcoming kitten season, WCRAS is hosting a Kitten Shower this Saturday, March 16, from noon to 4 p.m.! There will be a bake sale, games, prizes and light snacks. Items suggested for donation to the kitten shower include: Royal Canin Mother and Babycat soft food and kibble, digital kitchen scales, flannel receiving blankets, kitten bottles, unflavored Pedialyte, top loading plastic carriers, free and clear baby wipes, and turkey or chicken Gerber baby food with no additional veggies or spices or bring a present from the kitten registry. In addition, all cats and kittens are free to adopt through the weekend!

The draft Central Texas Regional Analysis of Impediments (AI) to fair housing, a part of Consolidated Plans, is now available for public comment through April 23, 2019. You can offer comments through the comment box on the Get Involved page, email them to hello@rootpolicy.com, or send written comments to Central Texas AI, 6740 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220. If you prefer to comment verbally by phone, let us know and we will contact you about a time to talk. Here is the Executive Summary and the full document can be found at this link.

Commissioner Cook spoke to the apropriately named Rotary Club--Sunrise--at 7 a.m., their regular weekly meeting time, about the county budget and property taxes, and the recent Wilco-Apple 381 Agreement.

Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization of business and community leaders and volunteers who are willing and able to support Rotary's mission. They are a global network of volunteers: men and women doing incredible things together to create positive change in our community and our world. They give their time and resources to help others, while enjoying what they do.

They believe improving people's lives leads to a better and more peaceful world. In conjunction with Rotary International, they participate in and support service projects that address critical issues. Targeted for elimination are poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and pollution.  They commit time, talent, experience and resources to make a positive difference.

March is here, which means spring is right around the corner in Williamson County! In this edition of the WILCOunty Line, learn about the ribbon cutting of the new Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Adoption Center, find out how you can participate in workshops and surveys on affordable housing in Williamson County, and get details on the monthly Healthy Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension!