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March 2026

- March 19, 2026
Statement on HISD School Closures

Commissioner Rodney Ellis condemns HISD school closures in Black and Brown neighborhoods, calling for equitable education and community-driven decisions.
- March 19, 2026
- Community Health
Harris County Advances Plan for Ben Taub Expansion and Hermann Park Access

Commissioners Court backs collaborative framework to expand critical healthcare capacity while supporting one of Houston’s most treasured public spaces.
- March 3, 2026
- Blog
Election Day Is Here! Here’s What Harris County Voters Need to Know

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today. Find a location, know your rights, and get help if you need it.

- January 30, 2026
- News
Commissioner Ellis’s Office to Open Warming Center at Finnigan Park Community Center in Fifth Ward on Friday

The Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will open a warming center at 5 p.m. today at Finnigan Park Community Center, 4900 Providence St., Houston, 77020.
- January 29, 2026
- Public Safety
Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Harris County Resolution Condemning ICE and CBP Violence in Minnesota and Nationwide

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement regarding Commissioners Court’s 4-1 passage of a resolution condemning the Department of Homeland Security’s violent, unaccoun...
- January 13, 2026
- Blog
Harris County Steps Up To Support Small Businesses And Working Families

What To Know This Week From Precinct One
- January 13, 2026
- Blog
Holistic Assistance Response Team Continues To Enhance Public Safety In Harris County As Teams Expand Reach

What To Know This Week From Precinct One
- January 13, 2026
- Blog
Here’s A First Look At The Dr. Alma Allen Bridge—Commissioner Ellis’s Latest Investment In Sunnyside

What To Know This Week From Precinct One

- December 29, 2025
- Community Health
Commissioner Ellis’ Office Co-hosts Community Town Hall Set for January 7 on Proposed Ben Taub Expansion

Community members are invited to attend a town hall on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion (1500 Hermann Drive) to learn more about the proposed expansion ...
- December 23, 2025
- Economic Equity
Commissioner Ellis Champions Equity in Enterprise: Registration Now Open for FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Vendor Opportu...

Learn about upcoming economic development opportunities.
- December 15, 2025
- Blog
Commissioner Ellis Steps Up To Feed Families And Fight Food Insecurity In The County

What To Know This Week From Precinct One
- December 15, 2025
- Blog
Supporting Working Families With Property Tax Relief For Child Care Providers

What To Know This Week From Precinct One

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