New 1.8-mile trail increases safety, connects communities to opportunity Harris County, TX (June 9, 2025) — Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 20, and Houston Parks Board, marked a transformative milestone Saturday with the completion of the first phase of the new Sharpstown Trail. The ribbon cutting and community celebration, held on National Trails Day, was the realization of a long-desired greenspace for Sharpstown residents and outdoor enthusiasts. In 2016, […]
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Commissioner Lesley Briones, County Attorney Christian Menefee Secure Victory for Justice and Public Health as Federal Government Releases Refugee Health Service Program Funds
HARRIS COUNTY, TX (April 17, 2025) – 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. This decision restores $10.5 million in grant funds that had been frozen since January by a presidential executive order, threatening to shut down Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Refugee Medical Screening Program. “This is a big win […]
Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County Commissioners Advance Economic Opportunity with Historic Living Wage Policy
Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County Commissioners Advance Economic Opportunity with Historic Living Wage Policy (Harris County, TX – March 27, 2025) – Harris County Commissioners approved a plan spearheaded by Commissioner Lesley Briones and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to enact a groundbreaking living wage policy, significantly increasing the minimum wage for county employees and contractors. The landmark initiative is a direct and necessary response to the growing affordability crisis burdening working families across the country. It also […]