Williamson County approves $2.27 million in community grants

Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Over the course of two commissioners court meetings, Wilco officials have analyzed community needs and discussed grant opportunities. On June 25, they accepted $2.27 million in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grants as part of the effort. 

Housing and Urban Department, or HUD Grants, are funds given by the federal government to local entities to improve urban communit…