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Syan Rhodes - Press Secretary - (713) 306-7795

Debbie Strauss - Assistant Press Secretary - (713) 376-8088

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Featured News

Commissioner Lesley Briones Signs Landmark Agreement with Commissioner Tom Ramsey, Waller County, and Brookshire-Katy Drainage District Launching Regional Flood Resiliency Coalition

08/31/2026

In the fastest-growing region in the state, regional alliance will facilitate improved coordination and flood protection for over 1 million residents in Harris and Waller Counties

Commissioner Lesley Briones Advances Public Safety with Competitive Pay for Law Enforcement Agencies

07/31/2026

Commissioner Lesley Briones and Harris County law enforcement leaders announced that the County’s $118.4 million pay parity investment has cut officer turnover by more than 50%, reduced vacancies, and boosted recruitment, resulting in 172 more officers on the streets and Harris County rising from 19th to fourth in law enforcement pay among Texas’ largest agencies.

Commissioner Lesley Briones, Visa, Street Soccer USA, Bank of America, Precinct4Forward Celebrate Opening of Street Soccer Park in Gulfton

05/12/2026

Precinct 4 expands access to soccer ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™

Commissioner Lesley Briones Honors 22 “My Favorite Teacher” Contest Winners During Teacher Appreciation Week

05/07/2026

This Teacher Appreciation Week, Commissioner Lesley Briones launched the “My Favorite Teacher” student writing contest for grades K–12, inviting students to share how educators have made a lasting impact on their lives.

Commissioner Lesley Briones Launches Summer Break Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4

05/06/2026

Initiative delivers 75 miles of new, safe sidewalks for schools, businesses, and medical offices

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