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Commissioner Lesley Briones is committed to advancing opportunity and justice for Precinct 4 and all Harris County residents through innovative partnerships and evidence-based policy.

Precinct 4 Advisory Committees: Spring 2024 Recommendations & Quarterly Report

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Commissioner Lesley Briones Secures $2 Million Department of Transportation Grant to Reconnect Inner Katy Corridor

01/14/2025

Funding will support planning study to examine capping Interstate 10 along Inner Katy Corridor with urban park, mixed-use development and multimodal infrastructure

Paving the Way: Precinct 4 Builds New Sidewalk for Blind Resident

01/13/2025

Every morning, Malcolm Allicock sets out from his apartment complex, which is along Addicks Clodine and Westpark. Walking cane in hand, he navigates the path to the neighborhood convenience store ─ a path he knows by touch and memory.

Harris County’s Updated Fire Codes: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable

01/10/2025

The new fire codes are the result of extensive collaboration among County departments, local leaders, and safety experts to address pressing challenges revealed during natural disasters and public safety crises.

‘More Than a Park,’ Burnett Bayland Slated for Upgrades and Improvements

01/10/2025

Burnett Bayland Park has remained a destination for sports tournaments, outdoor activities, and community for Gulfton-area residents for decades. Now, through Precinct 4’s newly released plan for the park, Burnett Bayland Park will undergo a major transformation that will introduce new best-in-class amenities like a food truck park and lush landscaping and greenspaces.

Commissioner Lesley Briones Celebrates $67.3 Million in Federal Funding to Bolster Harris County Disaster Recovery

01/08/2025

Funds will support recovery from Hurricane Beryl, Derecho

Commissioner Lesley Briones Leads Effort to Mandate Backup Power for HVAC Systems at Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities

01/08/2025

New fire code amendment protects seniors and vulnerable residents during power outages and extreme weather

Calling all bird lovers: Celebrate National Bird Day at Kleb Woods in Precinct 4

01/03/2025

Every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., a small group of people, binoculars in hand, set out on the nearly 0.75-mile trail at Precinct 4’s Kleb Woods Nature Center. The trail is quiet. The only thing the visitors can hear is the soft hum of the highway and the crunch of leaves under their feet. But, if they’re still, they can hear what they came for—the occasional chirp of a bird hiding in the brush or flitting between the trees.

Q&A: What is Daikin?

01/02/2025

Daikin Park is officially the new name of the Houston Astros baseball stadium, but did you know that Daikin is also the largest employer in Precinct 4? We sat down with Kristi Pittman, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Daikin, to talk about Daikin’s contribution to not only the City of Waller, but also all of Precinct 4.

2024 Year in Review: Harris County Precinct 4 Delivers Progress

12/23/2024

Residents in Harris County Precinct 4—from Katy to Tomball to Spring Branch, all the way up to Hockley and Waller—have seen major changes in their neighborhoods. Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team of over 460 public servants dedicated 2024 to addressing urgent needs while laying a strong foundation for the future.

New soccer pitch and clinics at Freed Park expand opportunity for young players

12/19/2024

Growing up, Houston Dash superstars Michelle Alozie, Jane Campbell, and Paige Nielsen didn’t always have easy access to soccer fields. From climbing fences to playing against walls, they managed to find space anywhere they could just to get some touches on the ball.