YOUNG ARTIST ON THE MOVE & NO-COST CHILD CARE FOR PRECINCT 4 FAMILIES

YOUNG ARTIST ON THE MOVE

Commissioner Briones called on emerging artists from Alief ISD, Houston ISD, Katy ISD, Spring Branch ISD, Waller ISD, Tomball ISD and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to help redesign the Precinct 4 bus fleet with artwork that reflects the cultural perspectives and experiences of the community. This contest will beautify Precinct 4 buses while empowering students’ voices and connecting them to local government. All seven school districts have submitted artwork. The first winner is Emma Cardenas, a Cypress-Fairbanks ISD student. Upcoming winners will be announced at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year!

No-Cost Child Care for Precinct 4 Families

In 2022, the average cost for child care in Texas was more than $700 per month per child. Commissioner Briones knows many cannot afford these high costs, which is why she and her Commissioners Court colleagues approved over $26 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for Harris County’s Early REACH program.

Early REACH connects families in need with high-quality child care at no cost to them, allowing parents to stay in the workforce.

Precinct 4 has five child care centers and more than 160 children enrolled in Early REACH. The daycare with the highest number of Early REACH spots in Precinct 4 is Grandma’s House, located in the Energy Corridor.

Resident Ashley Mallory’s two children have both been enrolled at Grandma’s House. She said she could not be more thankful for Early REACH.

“We are so grateful that the program became available,” Mallory said. “It helped my family in a time of need, financially. I love Grandma’s House, so this was just the perfect opportunity.”

In 2022, the average cost for child care in Texas was $700 PER MONTH PER CHILD.