Policy & Innovation

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

Featured News

Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 is changing residents’ lives

03/24/2025

In March 2024, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones launched Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4, an ambitious initiative to build 50 miles of sidewalks within one year. The goal was to ensure these sidewalks weren’t just paths, but also safe connections that enable thousands of residents to get to school, work, doctor’s appointments, and places of worship.

Commissioner Lesley Briones Advances Public Safety, Community Connectivity With 50 Miles Of Sidewalks

03/19/2025

Just one year after launching her innovative Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 initiative, Commissioner Lesley Briones delivered on her commitment to increase walkability and accessibility to safely connect communities with the completion of 50 miles of sidewalks throughout unincorporated Harris County.

Leading faithfully: Women changing the face of Houston's churches

03/18/2025

In the traditional Black Baptist churches of her childhood, Dr. Evelyn Ogletree didn’t see women in leadership roles. While faith was central to her upbringing, her close relationships with pastors like her father and stepfather taught her one thing: she never wanted to be a pastor’s wife.

Heart of P4: Senior policy advisor Talya Morris knows ball

03/17/2025

Talya Morris jokes that she started working in public service because baseball wasn’t hiring.

Not their first rodeo: Seniors explore, learn, and build community on Precinct 4 bus trips

03/12/2025

The lobby of the Fonteno Senior Education Center is a sea of denim and flannel. A few cowboy hats stand out among the more than 30 people chatting, grabbing coffee, and a few are finishing a 1,000-piece puzzle. Soon, a Precinct 4 bus pulls up, and these 32 seniors are on their way to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for free.

Ramadan just started. Here's what you should know.

03/07/2025

Over a billion Muslims worldwide, including 200,000 in the Harris County area, have begun the observance of Ramadan. People across the world celebrate Ramadan differently, but for all Muslims, it is a time of reflection and service dedicated to connecting with their faith.

Explore P4: A Harris County librarian is documenting the history of Tomball

03/04/2025

Kyla Bayang wasn’t always a Tomball resident. Originally from Tatum, New Mexico, she moved to Tomball in the ‘90s and fell in love with the small-town charm and the city’s deep history.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with these 7 events

03/03/2025

Every March, we come together to celebrate the women who have shaped our history and continue to break barriers today. From the trailblazers who fought for the right to vote to the innovators revolutionizing science, business, and the arts; Women's History Month is a time to honor their achievements and reaffirm our commitment to the work that remains.

Harris County residents are living Black history

02/26/2025

Black History Month is celebrated across America every February, but history is constantly being written right here in Harris County. This month – and every month – Precinct 4 is dedicated to uplifting the voices of Black changemakers throughout the region. Here are three Harris County residents who are shaping the future of education, activism, and justice.

Precinct 4 celebrates Valentine’s Day with annual Senior Dance

02/25/2025

Couples from around Harris County register weeks in advance to secure their spot at the dance and luncheon. Precinct 4 holds the event every year to give seniors a way to connect with their friends and meet new ones. Nearly 250 people spent part of their Valentine’s Day at the dance, connecting with friends, dancing with their partners, and remembering why they fell in love.