Commissioner Lesley Briones
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Celebrating Culture and Community: Commissioner Lesley Briones’ 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Shines Bright in Houston
In a city that thrives on diversity and cultural richness, few celebrations capture the heart of the community like Harris County Precinct 4’s Hispanic Heritage Month Festival. This year, Commissioner Lesley Briones is once again bringing the fiesta spirit to life with the much-anticipated 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival—a family-friendly event that promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring History and Advancing Equity in Harris County
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation marked a pivotal moment in American history, yet its full impact was not felt until June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, finally bringing news of freedom to the last enslaved African Americans. This day, known as Juneteenth, has since become a symbol of resilience and the ongoing fight for equality.
Harris County Boosts Reproductive Healthcare Access with $6 Million Fund Amid Texas Abortion Ban
In a decisive response to Texas' stringent abortion restrictions, Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones, along with health officials, are set to unveil the first beneficiaries of the $6 million Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund. This announcement is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. at the Harris County Administration Building, detailed in a session that will also be available via live stream.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Community Celebration and Master Plan Workshop at Burnett Bayland Park
First of several heritage events to be held from September 15 - October 15
Commissioner Lesley Briones hosted a community celebration at Burnett Bayland Park in Gulfton Saturday, September 9, marking the start of a series of events throughout Harris County Precinct 4 to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Establishes Precinct4Forward
New nonprofit will accelerate progress in Precinct 4
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of Precinct4Forward, a nonprofit organization that will bring community partners together to improve the quality of life of Harris County Precinct 4’s 1.2 million residents.
Harris County Women’s Commission Presents First Report to Harris County Commissioners
The nine-member commission was created to improve outcomes for women in Harris County
During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Makes History by Establishing First LGBTQIA+ Commission
Commission will advise Harris County to advance equality and better serve residents
In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County's first LGBTQIA+ Commission.
