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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.

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'This is where you need to be’: Precinct 4’s dumpster operator Craig Hogg has a servant’s heart

05/15/2025

Along a small stretch of road in southwest Tomball sit some of Precinct 4’s free public dumpsters. Monday through Saturday, the dumpsters take branches, scrap wood, mattresses, and much more. But without Craig Hogg, the dumpsters wouldn’t operate. Craig has spent nearly a decade with Precinct 4 working various jobs, but since 2022, he has been the sole person in charge of the site.

This Precinct 4 program gives visitors a closer look at the night sky

05/13/2025

Harris County Precinct 4 team members have been hosting An Evening Under the Stars one Saturday a month for several years. The free, all-ages event teaches residents about space and our environment, and visitors even get a chance to view the sky through high-powered telescopes.

Harris County Commissioner: Moms face the toughest decisions

05/11/2025

Raising my three daughters is the joy of my life. And, as a mom, I know — as all parents do — that having kids leads to a lifetime of love — and hard choices. In a nation where only 13 states mandate paid family leave and where moms make only 63 cents to every dollar fathers are paid, moms are often penalized, rather than celebrated.

Harris County Commissioners Instruct County Attorney to Work with City of Houston to Negotiate Reimbursements for First Responders for Incidents on the Toll System

05/08/2025

Today, Harris County Commissioners instructed the Harris County Attorney and Department of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs to work with the City of Houston and City Attorney to negotiate compensation for Houston’s first responders for responses on the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) system.

Bayland Park will become Sharpstown’s center for accessible outdoor fun

05/03/2025

Since Bayland opened in the 1950s, it has been a hub for youth sports. Today, it’s home to a dozen baseball fields, two soccer pitches, four tennis courts, and a football field. While the Sharpstown area has grown substantially since the ‘50s, Bayland Park has never been renovated. That’s why Commissioner Lesley Briones made transforming Bayland Park a priority.

Explore P4: A Taiwan-based charity has inspired Sharpstown residents to give back

05/01/2025

For more than three decades, the Southern Region Office of one of the largest international Buddhist organizations has operated out of Sharpstown in Precinct 4.

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these 8 events

05/01/2025

May is AANHPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawai’ians, and Pacific Islanders.

Precinct 4 finishes a new wetland area at John Paul Landing Park

04/30/2025

John Paul Landing Park is a destination for outdoor lovers, offering nearly eight miles of trails, three playgrounds, a beautiful nature center, and over 850 acres of greenspaces and wetland. But John Paul Landing is more than a park; it is a shining example of how flood control, wildlife habitat conservation, and public recreation can come together in one thoughtfully designed space.

Precinct 4’s forester Laura Medick is planting trees and building a legacy

04/21/2025

Laura Medick has always been curious about nature. As a child, she would often visit her grandmother’s ranch, where she was surrounded by different plants and animals. Yet, it wasn’t until a camping trip with her Girl Scout troop that she realized she truly loved the outdoors. When she sat down for the first time to roast marshmallows with her friends, she decided that her future career had to have a tie to the environment.

Commissioner Lesley Briones, County Attorney Christian Menefee Secure Victory for Justice and Public Health as Federal Government Releases Refugee Health Service Program Funds

04/17/2025

In a swift reversal, the federal government has released critical refugee health funding to Harris County, just days after Commissioner Lesley Briones and County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit demanding action.