Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday, urges shoppers to patronize local businesses for holiday gift-buying. Commissioner Briones is taking that day a step further and – in a commitment to supporting local small businesses year-round – is connecting business owners and entrepreneurs to valuable resources.

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and her newly launched nonprofit, Precinct 4 Forward partnered with local businesses to distribute Thanksgiving meals to underserved and food insecure families.

Our three main goals for the evening were to experience the neighborhood from the perspective of a pedestrian, educate our partners and stakeholders on key concepts of nighttime design such as lighting, safety and placemaking, and encourage stakeholder interest in urban design and nocturnal issues.

5th Gun Buyback Event Continued County-City Partnership to Prevent Accidental Shootings, Theft of Unused Firearms, and Firearm-related Deaths

If you're looking for help -- or looking to help for Thanksgiving -- here's a list of resources that are putting food on the table:

Precinct 4 remains committed to providing the highest level of service – with expanded programming options – to our constituents. To advance that commitment, we are proud to announce nine new and returning fitness instructors will be leading classes at all community centers.

Freed Park – including community center, greenspace, and community garden – transitions to Harris County Precinct 4 Parks

New facilities and expanded resources are coming for Harris County’s most vulnerable residents after voters overwhelmingly approved the $2.5 billion Harris Health bond on November 7, 2023.

This Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to every one of the men and women for their unwavering service and devotion to preserving the liberties we cherish. It’s because of their selflessness that our democracy is preserved, and as civilians, we owe them our resolute support and utmost appreciation.

Commissioner Briones Partners with Harris County Sheriff’s Office and City of Houston to Continue Gun Buyback Program. Part of City-County Efforts to Prevent Accidental Shootings, Theft of Unused Firearms, and Firearm-related Deaths 

Harris County Precinct 4 is the proud workplace for 17 veterans, who served our country in the U.S. armed forces and continue to serve residents every day.

Months after Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council distributed new round of $4.7 million, community-based organizations report on the fund’s lifesaving impact

Harris County Commissioners Court voted today to name Diana Ramirez the permanent County Administrator. She has been serving as Interim County Administrator since Administrator Dave Berry’s resignation.

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones led an investment of $1,091,100 in federal American Rescue Plan Funding (ARPA) to reduce the backlog of eviction appeals cases in Harris County. This measure was passed today with a unanimous vote, and will cover the cost of an associate judge and coordinator to staff an eviction appeal docket through 2026.

Commissioner Lesley Briones voted to approve the Apprenticeship Advantage Initiative because the program has the potential to strengthen the regional workforce and help keep Harris County a global competitor.

Morales brings her love of sports and her extensive labor and advocacy background to the 13-member board of directors

Right now, the reality is domestic violence is a pervasive issue in every community — in the United States, one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. We stand in solidarity with survivors facing the difficult journey towards healing. You are not alone.

Artists reflect on how their culture has influenced their work in the internationally diverse precinct

Our new budget invests a total of $1.5 billion in justice and safety — a $170 million increase over last year — to support law enforcement, provide our courts with the necessary resources to run effectively, and ensure a fairer criminal justice system. .

First of several heritage events to be held from September 15 - October 15

Funding from Harris County Precinct 4 will help the Houston Parks Board fill a gap between two of the city’s largest and most popular parks.

32 projects across Precinct 4 will move forward because of Places 4 People

The Latino communities across Harris County Precinct 4 are incredibly diverse. From the Panamanian neighborhoods in Brays Oaks and Mission Bend; to the thriving Columbian, Afro-Latino, and Garifuna communities in Alief; to the Mexican and Salvadoran communities in Gulfton; to our Venezuelan neighbors in Cypress and Katy; we are blessed with a rich tapestry of cultures that rivals any major city in the country.

The office of Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced the dates and locations for four upcoming listening sessions as part of its 2023 Listening Tour.

Commissioner Lesley Briones spearheaded the creation of the history-making commission in June to amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and to promote equality. The Commission will provide actionable recommendations to improve economic, social, health, and safety outcomes for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Commissioner Lesley Briones has appointed Afsheen Davis to the Harris Health Board and Luis Ruiz to the Harris County Public Defender Board.

As the summer winds down, families have turned to Commissioner Lesley Briones and Precinct 4 to help prepare their children to return to school. Between multi-million-dollar investments in childcare and a campaign to distribute free Chromebooks to students, Commissioner Briones said it is “absolutely essential” to ensure that all children are set up to succeed.

When Hurricane Harvey struck Texas in August of 2017, Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones was very pregnant with her youngest daughter.
During a June 9 groundbreaking for a $20.2 million drainage improvement project in the Bear Creek Village subdivision, near the Addicks Reservoir, Commissioner Briones described the stress of flooding as a potential medical emergency.

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of Precinct4Forward, a nonprofit organization that will bring community partners together to improve the quality of life of Harris County Precinct 4’s 1.2 million residents.

This 225-acre park in Hockley features multiple playgrounds, miles of trails, community pavilions, athletic fields, a train ride and a splash pad.

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking input for three flood mitigation projects using Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the Texas General Land Office and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Nestled in the greenery of West Houston’s Addicks Reservoir, the wildlife habitat at Precinct 4’s Bear Creek Pioneers Park is a prime destination for families and bird lovers alike.

July is National Park and Recreation Month and residents took full advantage of the quality parks in Harris County Precinct 4 by sharing their adventures on social media. From petting zoo trips to family bike rides, park visitors posted photos while enjoying our amenities and we’ve compiled some of our favorites! 

With the passage of HB 3474 in the 88th Texas Legislature, Harris County will soon have a new Court, Probate Court No. 5, on September 1, 2023.

During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.

Lesley Briones has only been the Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner for seven months but has hit the ground running, trying to make a difference.

Whether you want to walk on tree-shaded nature trails, cool off in the water, view exotic animals, or play with your pup, there is a place for everyone to have fun in Precinct 4 during National Parks and Recreation Month.

"The Court’s decision to ban race-conscious admissions is a major erosion of the critical progress we have made to address systemic barriers faced by students of color. As a former teacher, I have witnessed how diversity of thought and perspectives fostered a collaborative learning environment for all students. We must continue to promote access to equal opportunity and diversity in higher education.”

In a unanimous vote on June 27, Harris County commissioners approved $1.7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to enhance the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) TeleDeputy Unit.

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones (Precinct 4) joined Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee to announce possible action against Patriot Title.

A new program passed unanimously on Tuesday afternoon by Harris County Commissioners could change how you file police reports with the sheriff's office.

Commissioner Lesley Briones has appointed Porscha Natasha Brown to the Managed Assigned Counsel ​board. Brown has been a Public Defender since 2016, and currently works as an Assistant Public Defender in Harris County.

Today marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping women of their fundamental right to bodily autonomy. This decision turned back the clock half a century. It saddens and angers me that my three young daughters are growing up with fewer rights than their grandmothers.

As we mark 158 years since enslaved Black Texans learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, community members of one of Texas’ oldest freedom colonies reflected on their own history, which began even before June 19, 1865.

At the over 130-year-old Riceville Mount Olive Baptist Church in Southwest Houston, longtime Riceville residents shared their stories.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones was joined by the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Engineering Department, and Harris County Utility District No. 6 in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the next step in improving street drainage and mitigating flood risks for the Bear Creek Village community.
During Hurricane Harvey, approximately 1,400 homes — nearly 60% of single-family residences — flooded in the subdivision.

In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County’s first LGBTQIA+ Commission.
Commissioner Lesley Briones introduced the motion, calling it an important step toward amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting equality in Harris County.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston District J Council Member Edward Pollard, the Gulfton Management District, the Houston Dynamo FC, the Houston Dash, and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, opened two new soccer pitches at Burnett Bayland Park in Gulfton.
The soccer pitch installation marks the first of multiple investments into Burnett Bayland Park. Precinct 4 will soon launch a master plan for the Park, which will reinvigorate the space for the Gulfton community.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced a study to re-envision the Westpark Tollway, from the Beltway 8 west to the Harris County-Fort Bend County line to help keep pace with growth in the fastest growing region in Texas, expand economic opportunities, and improve quality of life for residents.
Receiving unanimous support from Commissioners Court, the County will move forward with a search for qualified engineering firms to lead the study which will explore potential options to increase mobility capacity and transportation solutions.

In a unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners Court made history as it approved Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ nominee, Dr. Cody Pyke (she/they), to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. Dr. Pyke is the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual to serve on the nine-member board, which oversees a $2.3 billion, fully integrated healthcare system that includes community health centers, same-day clinics, multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center and dialysis center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals in Harris County.

Commissioner Briones has appointed Alice Lee to both the Harris County Redevelopment Authority and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 24 boards. Lee, the current Chief of Staff for Commissioner Briones, brings over 30 years of experience in public service.

Growing up as the oldest of three children, I saw how much my own mom, a public-school teacher who often worked multiple jobs, sacrificed for us to have every possible opportunity. But nothing truly prepares you for motherhood, for that moment when you see your first child for the first time and for every day that follows – such transcendent love and purpose coupled with tremendous responsibility and concern.

I want to raise my three daughters in a world where they feel safe, respected, and empowered to become the very best version of themselves. Every mother deserves to live in that world, and every child deserves that opportunity.

In the first 100 days, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones led the passage of a holistic justice and safety package, positioned the Precinct to significantly increase infrastructure investments, and traveled across the Precinct engaging with residents and building community partnerships.

In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved a motion by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones to nominate Diana Ramirez as interim Harris County Administrator.

$6.1 million project to improve flood resilience in community heavily impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Representation has always mattered to Lesley Briones. Growing up on the border in Laredo, Harris County’s new Precinct 4 commissioner remembers being inspired by Democratic stalwart Judith Zaffirini, the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Senate, and other Latinas in politics.

Commissioner Briones and Commissioner Ellis support creation of additional district courts to address court case backlog

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve and will work hard every day to unite our community and continue driving Harris County forward.”