Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Photo from left to right: Dr. Wayne Schirner, Francine Erickson, Catherine Nickle, Judy Williams, President of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Bob Hinojosa pose with awards celebrating the group’s achievements with youth programs, research and teaching. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office.

Williamson County commissioners stand with therapy dogs Bubby, Sage, Molly and Magnolia, with their owners for National Therapy Animals Day at the county courthouse April 30. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.