| Dear Chris,
June marks the beginning of hurricane season—a time for us to ensure our families and communities are prepared for the potential storms ahead.
At Precinct 4, we are always ready to step up when disaster strikes. Last summer, when a derecho, a tornado, and Hurricane Beryl tore through our county, Precinct 4 delivered aid, cleared debris, and opened cooling centers.
In 2024 alone, we distributed essential supplies, such as food, water, and ice, to more than 20,000 households or approximately 50,000 people, cleared over 17,000 dump trucks full of debris, and kept over 3,000 people cool when they lost power.
This year, forecasters are anticipating an active hurricane season. No matter what happens, Precinct 4 will be here to serve you before, during, and after the storm. Here’s how:
- Disaster Preparedness Workshops
- We are hosting seven disaster preparedness workshops this month to ensure you, your families, and your neighbors are ready for hurricane season. I hope you’ll join us at our upcoming workshop, June 3 at Tracy Gee Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m. A full schedule is available here.
- Generators in Precinct 4 Community Centers, Nursing Homes
- Ahead of hurricane season, Precinct 4 is adding a new generator at Weekley Community Center and a generator docking station at Radack Community Center. These upgrades, along with the three existing generators at our other centers, ensure you have a safe place to go during widespread power outages.
- Commissioners Court has mandated that nursing homes and assisted living facilities in unincorporated Harris County must have backup power generation to keep residents cool and safe.
- Cool 4 the Summer
- My Precinct 4 team and I are giving away 150 free portable air conditioning units to seniors (60+), low-income households, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. If you or someone you know meets these requirements, sign up for the giveaway by June 13.
- State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)
- This registry helps emergency responders understand the needs of the community before a disaster occurs so they can better plan where to direct resources. If you will require additional assistance during an emergency event, register online, by calling 832-927-4444, or in person by visiting one of our 10 community centers.
As we prepare for hurricane season, I invite you and your families to sign up to volunteer with us. When disaster strikes, we need to unite to help those most affected. Together, we can keep our community safe this hurricane season.
All my best,
Lesely Briones |
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Commissioner Briones, Precinct4Forward to distribute free portable A/C units through ‘Cool 4 the Summer’ program
As record-breaking heat continues to impact Harris County, Commissioner Lesley Briones and Precinct4Forward have launched the Cool 4 the Summer initiative to help protect the community’s most vulnerable residents. The program will provide 150 free portable air conditioning units to eligible residents of Harris County Precinct 4, including seniors (age 60+), low-income households, veterans, and Individuals with disabilities. |
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Spend your summer at Precinct 4 at our hundreds of events, programs, and activities
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| Kids are nearly on summer break, and parents and guardians across Precinct 4 are looking for fun, safe, and engaging activities to keep children busy. |
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Celebrate and learn about Juneteenth with these 11 events
To honor the holiday often called “America’s second Independence Day,” Precinct 4 is hosting events throughout June to educate and inspire residents of all ages. |
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This Precinct 4 program gives visitors a closer look at the night sky
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| Once a month, John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center stays open late and invites residents from across the region to look at the stars. 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. |
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| Katy’s African American Heritage Society is sharing history through celebration
In 2023, only a year after its creation, the Katy Texas African American Heritage Society held Katy’s first Juneteenth celebration. On June 19, a parade of children, fraternities, sororities, and elected officials danced and waved to a crowd of hundreds who came out to celebrate and learn more about the holiday. |
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HD 135 & Precinct 4 Town Hall
June 5 | 5:30 p.m.
Weekley Community Center
8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
Join State Representative Jon Rosenthal and Commissioner Lesley Briones for a joint Town Hall. Hear updates on the 2025 legislative session and learn about the latest projects in Precinct 4.
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Sharpstown Trail Ribbon Cutting
June 7 | 10 a.m. – Noon
8600 S. Gessner Dr., Houston, TX 77036
Join Commissioner Briones to celebrate the grand opening of the 1.8-mile Sharpstown trail. The trail extends from Sands Point Drive to Beechnut Street through a CenterPoint Energy easement. Through the Places 4 People Program, Precinct 4 partnered with the Southwest Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 20, Houston Parks Board, the Southwest Management District, and the Sharpstown Civic Association on this project. |
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Know Your Rights Training
June 17 | 6 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Calling all community leaders and advocates!
Join us Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. on Zoom for a Know Your Rights Training, in partnership with Fort Bend Precinct4, to equip yourself with the tools to better support our communities. |
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‘This is where you need to be’: Precinct 4’s
dumpster operator Craig Hogg has a servant’s heart
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. |
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