| Kids across Harris County are counting down the days until summer break — dreaming of adventure and fun summer days. At my home, my husband and I have been searching for safe, affordable, and enriching ways to keep our three daughters engaged once the last bell rings. For parents, summer is a balancing act. It is about making sure our kids have opportunities even when resources are stretched thin. That is why this summer, we’re proud to continue hosting the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston’s all-day summer camp in partnership with Precinct 4’s nonprofit, Precinct4Forward. The camp provides a safe, constructive environment for children to improve their literacy, math, social-emotional learning, leadership, athletics, dance, and art skills. Precinct 4 is also expanding our exciting and educational activities to more community centers. From programming that integrates STEM and art to exploring the outdoors at our nature centers, I invite you and your families to make Precinct 4 your summer destination with free events near you: STEAM 4 Kids - Precinct 4 is hosting its first eight-week Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) summer program for children in grades K-6. Free lunch will be provided daily from noon to 1 p.m. for participants, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank.
- June 16 – August 7, 2025 | Monday to Thursday from 1-3 p.m.
- Burnett Bayland, Bayland, Freed, Radack and Weekley Community Centers
Nature Programming - Join us at our Precinct 4 nature centers throughout the summer to learn about diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and distinct ecosystems that shape our region.
And as we get ready for summer fun, we also need to get ready for the challenges the season can bring. Hurricane season begins in June, and Precinct 4 is here for you before, during, and after a storm. Join us at one of our two Hurricane Preparedness Workshops this month in partnership with SEWA International: Finally, I invite you to share your ideas, concerns, and suggestions at our upcoming Town Hall on May 17 from 1-3 p.m. at Weekley Community Center. Let’s make this a safe and memorable summer by being prepared, showing up for our neighbors, and giving our children the chance to live up to their fullest potential. All my best,
Lesely Briones |
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| Bayland Park will become Sharpstown’s center for accessible outdoor fun |
| Since Bayland opened in the 1950s, it has been a hub for youth sports. Today, it’s home to a baseball fields, soccer pitches, tennis courts, and a football field. While the Sharpstown area has grown substantially since the ‘50s, Bayland Park has never been renovated. That’s why Commissioner Lesley Briones made transforming Bayland Park a priority. |
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| Precinct 4 finishes a new wetland area at John Paul Landing ParkJohn Paul Landing Park is a destination for outdoor lovers, offering nearly eight miles of trails, three playgrounds, a beautiful nature center, and over 850 acres of greenspaces and wetland. But John Paul Landing is more than a park; it is a shining example of how flood control, wildlife habitat conservation, and public recreation can come together in one thoughtfully designed space. |
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Commissioner Briones, County Attorney Menefee Secure Victory for Justice and Public Health |
| In a swift reversal, the federal government has released critical refugee health funding to Harris County, just days after Commissioner Lesley Briones and County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit demanding action. |
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| Precinct 4’s community gardens are cultivating relationships and fresh produceWith a mild-to-warm climate year-round, Harris County is the perfect place for gardening. Okra, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, and lettuce are only some of the foods grown at Precinct 4’s three community gardens. Depending on the gardener, a plot may be filled with anything from green beans to flowers. |
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| A Taiwan-based charity has inspired Sharpstown residents to give backFor more than three decades, the Southern Region Office of one of the largest international Buddhist organizations has operated out of Sharpstown in Precinct 4. The Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation is a humanitarian organization that provides charity, medical, environmental, and disaster relief services. The foundation was established in 1966 by Dharma Master Cheng Yen, a Buddhist nun, with the goal of helping people in need. |
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Cricket MatchMay 17 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. John Paul Landing Park Cricket Grounds 24502 West Road, Cypress 77433 Join us for live cricket matches with Triggers Cricket Club and a kids’ clinic—plus DJs, kids activities, carnival games, a foam party, and delicious South Asian eats! |
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| Precinct 4 Town HallMay 17 | 1-3 p.m. Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX 77433 Join Commissioner Lesley Briones for the next stop in the 2025 Precinct 4 Town Hall Series! This community-focused event is an opportunity to connect directly with local government, learn about upcoming projects, and share your ideas for building a stronger, more inclusive Precinct 4. |
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Memorial Day CeremonyMay 26 | 2-3 p.m. Bear Creek Pioneers Park 3535 War Memorial Street, Houston 77084 Join us at the War Memorial Pavilion in Bear Creek Pioneers Park for a special Memorial Day Ceremony. This event is a cherished tradition within Precinct 4, offering a time for reflection and remembrance. |
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Precinct 4’s forester Laura Medick is planting trees and building a legacyLaura Medick has always been curious about nature. As a child, she would often visit her grandmother’s ranch, where she was surrounded by different plants and animals. Yet, it wasn’t until a camping trip with her Girl Scout troop that she realized she truly loved the outdoors. When she sat down for the first time to roast marshmallows with her friends, she decided that her future career had to have a tie to the environment. |
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