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Dash to Discuss Representation

Commissioner Lesley Briones and City Council Member Tiffany Thomas Host Houston Dash to Discuss Representation in Sports On Wednesday, March 22nd, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and City Council Member Tiffany Thomas will host Houston Dash players, coaches and staff for a Women Who Lead in Sports Panel in celebration of Women’s History Month. The [...]

Precinct 4 Announces Leadership Team

Harris County Precinct Four Commissioner Lesley Briones today announced her senior leadership team—a group of extremely talented individuals who will help make Precinct 4 a model of good government and an even better place to live. “We have recruited top talent to Precinct 4. I am honored to be serving alongside such accomplished leaders who [...]

November is Tree Planting Season

When the growing season winds down, Precinct 4’s Legacy Trees Project ramps up. Fall is officially tree-planting season in Texas and one of the busiest times of year for Laura Medick, who leads Precinct 4’s Legacy Trees Project. Medick brings historical, native, and orchard trees to public green spaces in neighborhoods, schools, and parks across […]

Blue Light Cemetery at Bear Creek Pioneers Park

If you think cemeteries are spooky, just imagine visiting one with glowing tombstones. Deep within Precinct 4’s Bear Creek Pioneers Park is a hidden cemetery known for the ghostly blue light that emanates from the graves in the moonlight. Known locally as the “Blue Light Cemetery,” the Hillendahl-Eggling Cemetery was founded by German immigrants in […]

Progress in Your Parks

From pickleball courts and cricket fields to new trails and amenities, Precinct 4 is making a lot of progress in your parks. We recently funded six new SPARK park projects for students and community members to enjoy at schools in Houston and Alief ISDs. Sinclair, Rodriguez, Memorial, Kennedy, Hearne, and Alexander elementary schools received a […]