Stay in the know with what's happening around Georgetown and Williamson County this week:

Williamson County Commissioners Court to meet
Jan. 31

The Williamson County Commissioners Court will meet for its weekly session Tuesday. Agenda items include updates and discussion concerning bills filed during the 85th Texas legislative session and consideration of a countywide burn ban. Tuesday's agenda can be seen here.

9:30 a.m. Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main St., Georgetown. 512-943-1550. www.wilco.org

Courageous Conversations
Jan. 31

The Georgetown Public Library and Courageous Conversations of Georgetown, TX will continue their partnership hosting moderated conversations about race and social justice.

The series of conversations will use “March,” a three-volume graphic memoir by U.S. Rep. John Lewis, as a basis for discussions modeled on The Red Bench program developed by Interfaith Action of Central Texas.

Moderators will facilitate small table discussions of topics addressed in each volume of the memoir at each meeting.

6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21. Free. Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3551. www.library.georgetown.org,  www.courageousconvogtx.com

The series will conclude Feb. 28 with a screening of the documentary “Good Hair” followed by a brief discussion.

Property taxes
Jan. 31

Residential property taxes are due Jan. 31 in Williamson County. If you still need to pay, here is what you need to know.

Car seat fitting
Feb. 2

Williamson County Emergency Medical Services and Austin-Travis County EMS will conduct a child car safety and booster seat-fitting event for area residents. Certified child passenger safety technicians will assist families with car seat safety inspections, checking for expired seats and any recall information, and educating families on recommended car seat use.

2-5 p.m. (by appointment only). Free. Leander Fire Station No. 1, 201 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-943-1264. www.wilco.org/ems


National Wear Red Day
Feb. 3

This Friday marks the 15th annual National Wear Red Day sponsored by the American Heart Association. The event works to bring national attention to the fact that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and raise awareness of women’s heart health. Participants are encouraged to wear red and donate to the cause.

Cupid's Chase 5K and Fun Run
Feb. 4

Sponsored by the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department, the 22nd annual chip-timed 5K run and walk will take place this weekend. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Georgetown at Seventh and Main streets and ends at the Bark Park on Holly Street. Participants receive a Cupid’s Chase T-shirt while supplies last. The event includes a Cupid costume contest. Dogs on a non-retractable leash are permitted. Event proceeds help to fund projects at Georgetown parks.

7:30 a.m. (children's fun run), 8 a.m. (5K). $10 (fun run in advance), $15 (fun run on race day), $22 (5K). www.cupid.georgetown.org