Williamson County, Texas

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) is approaching 200 dogs in the shelter, an unsustainably critical capacity, and is reaching out to request immediate help from the community.

The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, as the presenting sponsor of the Williamson County 175^th Birthday Celebration, along with Williamson County and the Williamson Museum are hosting contests for students to help celebrate Williamson County’s 175^th birthday. Details for the art contest for students from 3rd grade to 10th grade are available here.  

The Williamson County Landfill, operated by Waste Management and located at 600 Landfill road in Hutto, is offering a reduced fee of $10 per truckload of limbs and clean brush now through Feb. 19. The county is waiving its 6.5% fee for these pickup truckloads.

This March, Williamson County with celebrate its 175^th birthday in historic fashion with events to honor the founding of the county on March 13, 1848. The public is invited to join the party during the Williamson County 175^th Birthday Celebration presented by the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation on March 10 and 11 at the historic county courthouse, 710 S. Main Street in Georgetown. Future events will be announced on the website at www.wilco175.org. Volunteers can sign up to assist the celebration here.