Precinct 4 parks have provided a source of learning for schools within the precinct for many years through targeted programs and resources. School districts, including Klein, Tomball, Aldine, Humble, and Cy-Fair, continue to benefit from taking part in everything local parks have to offer. Though school may be different for students and families this year, […]
Harris County Precinct 4 Encore! invites everyone 50 and older to drive by, honk, and wave at the Fun4Seniors Ice Cream Parade. Decorate your vehicle and drive by for a cool time. Snow Dogs Ice Cream Truck will be on the scene serving up some of your all-time favorite ice cream bars. There is a […]
Texas weather can be unpredictable. No one knows when the next disaster will strike, so staying prepared for natural disasters is essential. Freddie Jebousek, the director of Precinct 4’s Road & Bridge Department, is used to preparing for any weather event. But after Hurricane Harvey pummeled the region, he knew there was more his team […]
Precinct 4 Encore! has always served the community by providing bus trips, volunteer activities, and recreational activities for adults over 50. So when the coronavirus outbreak began, staff had to find novel ways to help those in need. As reports of food shortages began surfacing, Jan Sexton, Precinct 4’s Encore! and community centers director, brainstormed […]
When disaster strikes, Harris County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management springs into action. Although the public may recognize them best for pushing hurricane preparedness kits and catchy slogans like “turn around, don’t drown” on ReadyHarris.com, the office does much more. The team of 44, led by Mark Sloan, the emergency management coordinator, plans […]