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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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Featured News

Commissioner Briones Nominates Ashley Hoskins to African American Cultural Heritage Commission

02/21/2026

Commissioner Lesley Briones is proud to nominate Ashley Hoskins, a leader already preserving and amplifying Black stories, to the African American Cultural Heritage Commission (AACHC).

Heart of P4: Assistant Superintendent John Brown is Showing Up to Protect His Community

02/20/2026

For 24 years, John Brown has helped keep Precinct 4 safe, from maintaining roads and bridges to responding during Hurricane Harvey. As assistant superintendent at the Katy Service Center, he leads with experience, accountability, and a deep commitment to the idea that infrastructure is public safety.

Finding Fellowship and the Fountain of Youth at Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic and Fitness Center

02/20/2026

At Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic and Fitness Center, fitness is just the beginning. This story highlights how free access to wellness creates connection, healing, and unexpected friendship, proving the center is more than a gym.

Precinct 4 keeps residents safe and warm during back-to-back winter blasts

02/13/2026

As Winter Storm Fern approached Harris County, bringing arctic air and dangerous conditions, Commissioner Lesley Briones and her Precinct 4 team were already working around the clock to prepare roads, bridges, and a 24-hour shelter.

Melissa Venegas’ caring nature makes the Tracy Gee Community Center a second home

01/29/2026

The aroma of fresh-brewed coffee signals the start of another day at Tracy Gee Community Center. For manager Melissa Venegas, this simple morning ritual means the doors are open and her extended family is about to arrive.

Commissioner Lesley Briones expands access to free health resources to kickstart the New Year

01/28/2026

Prioritizing your health and wellness is a commitment worth making all year long. That’s why Commissioner Lesley Briones has expanded access to free health and fitness resources for residents of all ages to enjoy.

13 Free Workshops for Seniors in Precinct 4

01/27/2026

Seniors are the heartbeats of our families and communities. Their wisdom, love, and life experiences shape who we are, and it is important that we pour into them with the same care.

Precinct 4 prepares roads, bridges, and warming centers ahead of winter weather

01/22/2026

Sustained freezing temperatures have been predicted to last from early Sunday through Tuesday morning, and Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team are preparing Precinct 4 for a hard freeze.

Commissioner Lesley Briones, Commissioner Tom Ramsey, Harris County Flood Control District Launch $25 Million Investment in Flood Maintenance for Addicks Reservoir

01/20/2026

Commissioner Lesley Briones, Commissioner Tom Ramsey, and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) hosted a groundbreaking on Tuesday, celebrating the start of the Addicks Reservoir Rehabilitation and Restoration Project –one of the largest flood infrastructure maintenance efforts to date.

Commissioner Briones Announces $33.5 Million Investment to Advance Public Safety & Flood Protection in Precinct 4

01/07/2026

Partnership Projects Include Historic Transformation for Alief Neighborhood Severely Impacted by Repeated Flooding