Since Commissioner Adrian Garcia took office, he has made it his goal to strengthen, build and create growth in Precinct 2. He wants to see the communities he serves better than when he acquired them. This vision combines the realities and challenges in the precinct which includes; having amongst the lowest medium income, lowest homeownership rate, lowest education attainment rates and the highest number of children and adults without health insurance.  To help address these disparities, Commissioner Garcia has tasked his team to revamp the way we work with communities by strengthening programs offered. The programs offered at our Community Centers and Parks now focus on improving the overall quality of life of residents by creating educational, empowering, and useful engagements that help close the gap that impacts our communities. The objective is to make Precinct 2 a place where people can work, play, and live.  

Welcome to Precinct 2’s Government 101 blog series! Every month we will be breaking down government jargon, duties, and more so that you, too, can stay in the know. In today’s subject, we will discuss what many people wonder about: What is Commissioners Court? Who participates in this court? Can anyone go to this? Knowing who your County Commissioner is and what happens in a Commissioners Court; is vital information that pertains to you as a Harris County constituent.

Congratulations to one of our most beloved bus drivers, Brenda Loper! After 25 years of service, Brenda is retiring from Harris County Precinct 2 Transportation Services.

According to TxDOT, 121 people were killed by drunk drivers in Harris County this year alone, making it the top county in Texas for DUI deaths. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports Texas leads the nation with a total of 1,438 drunk driving deaths per year. As we approach the holidays, driving under the influence tends to rise, and it’s important we’re mindful of these statistics - if not for yourself, then for those around you. 

Can you imagine waking up on Christmas Day without any family nearby or any presents to open? Unfortunately, this is a situation that many people find themselves in every Christmas. However, every year our Special Programs team and the communities in Precinct 2 come together with the Adopt-a-Resident Program to make sure more people get to have a great holiday season.