Harris County Precinct 4 will launch its new regional tourism initiative this fall with the inaugural Find Your Four Alief Block Party, a free celebration of Alief’s food, music, art and culture. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Amity Park and will kick off the Find Your Four Block Party Series, led by Commissioner Lesley Briones. Find Your Four connects residents and visitors with more than 3,000 events, attractions, restaurants and accommodations across Precinct 4. The initiative aims to increase visibility for small businesses and hotels, drive foot traffic and generate local revenue. With more than 600 attractions, 300 hotels and 2,000 restaurants, Precinct 4 offers a wide range of experiences. The Alief block party will bring that tourism effort into the community, putting the neighborhood’s local food, culture, arts and entertainment in the spotlight.

The initiative comes as Briones approaches four years in office, during which her administration has focused on public safety, public health, infrastructure, flood resilience and disaster readiness and response. Briones has advocated for and delivered a county budget focused on maintaining critical services, strengthening public safety and investing in working families.

Public Safety and Community Programs

Under her tenure, law enforcement agency pay parity efforts have helped reduce deputy turnover by 54 percent. The HART Program, a mental health diversion program that connects people in crisis with resources while allowing law enforcement officers to focus on violent crime, was expanded in the FY27 budget. The program has responded to more than 32,000 calls since its launch. The RISE Program, which sends trusted community members to interrupt violence before it starts, was also expanded in the FY27 budget and has engaged 24,500 residents since its start.

Briones also secured a record $3.4 million investment in the FY27 budget for the Domestic Violence Assistance Fund, which provides unrestricted financial assistance to survivors.

Health Care and Food Access

Briones’ office has also focused on expanding access to health care and nutritious food, two areas where access remains a challenge for communities across Texas. State health officials have identified barriers to health care access as an ongoing concern, while federal research shows that some communities face significant barriers to reaching healthy and affordable food retailers. Against that backdrop, Harris County Public Health’s mobile clinical and dental units have provided services to 55,000 patients, bringing health care directly into communities. Other efforts include the Baylor Teen Health Clinic and the Mom + Baby Mobile Unit.

Food access has also been addressed through community food distributions with Common Market, Second Servings and La Tiendita. The effort is particularly relevant in neighborhoods where residents may face barriers to accessing quality, affordable food. The USDA notes that limited access to healthy and affordable food can be influenced by factors including distance to stores, transportation and household resources. Together, the health care and food access efforts represent a focus on bringing essential services and resources closer to residents, particularly in communities where access can be more difficult.

Workforce Development

The Apprenticeship Advantage Program has placed a focus on creating pathways to good-paying jobs for trade graduates. More than 1,800 residents have participated in the program, with 83 percent identified as minorities and 59 percent coming from some of Harris County’s most vulnerable areas. The average first-year apprentice earns $22 per hour, with participants reporting a 40 percent increase in salary before entering the program. Briones has also supported a living wage policy establishing a $21.65 minimum wage for contract workers and a $20 minimum wage for county employees. The policy now extends to Harris Center employees.

Infrastructure and Flood Resilience

Infrastructure and flood resilience have remained additional areas of focus. The Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 and Crosswalks 4 Precinct 4 initiatives have resulted in 119 new or refurbished crosswalks and more than 82 miles of new sidewalks. The precinct also cites nearly 250 flood mitigation projects countywide, efforts to strengthen Harris County’s flood warning system and backup generators at community centers to serve residents during disasters.

The Find Your Four initiative adds a regional tourism focus to Briones’ broader work in Precinct 4, connecting community, economic opportunity and quality-of-life investments across the county.