News & Editorials
Harris County Vaccine Scholarship Program
Published on June 16, 2021
Through a raffle, Harris County will award one $5,000 college scholarship each week.
There will be one drawing each week for at least ten consecutive weeks so check the schedule for key dates.
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be under…
OPINION: Why Texas Legislators are Attacking Local Budget Control
Published on May 04, 2021
Link to Op-Ed OnlineBy Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and Harris County Commissioner Rodney EllisGOP lawmakers are once again attacking local communities like Harris County and Austin for daring to pursue local policies that address local con…
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Extended to August 15
Published on April 26, 2021
Everyone Deserves Health Care
The Affordable Care Act special enrollment period has been extended through August 15.
This means you still have time to access quality health coverage that is now more affordable thanks to the American Rescue P…
Weekly Food Distribution Schedule
Published on April 05, 2021
January 15, 2021 | Covid Resources
Precinct One's food distributions occur on a weekly basis at different locations throughout the precinct in partnership with The Houston Food Bank. Normally, there is enough food …
Message From Commissioner: Veterans Services
Published on March 22, 2021
Welcome Veterans!Precinct One is committed to supporting and assisting our veterans.The Harris County Precinct One veteran's registration is an easy way to stay in contact with the county and learn about programs and resources available to you as a …
Precinct One Celebrates Women's History Month
Published on March 16, 2021
Honoring Texas women who have, and are, breaking down barriers.
BARBARA JORDAN
The legendary Barbara Jordan was a Civil Rights activist born and raised in Houston in Fifth Ward (PCT1). Jordan was the first African-…
EDITORIAL: Prioritize Flood Control Projects for Vulnerable Communities
Published on March 15, 2021
The Houston Chronicle | March 12, 2021All of our residents deserve a safe, strong and resilient Harris County for themselves and their children, regardless of their wealth or their zip code. Mother nature does not discriminate — but unfortunately, o…
Precinct One Winter Storm Resource Guide
Published on February 18, 2021
Dear Friends,
This has been a challenging week. I want to acknowledge and thank so many of you for stepping up to help your neighbors by housing one another, sharing resources, and helping out at food and water distributions. Every time our commu…
Working Together to Provide Rent Relief
Published on February 10, 2021
Housing is Health
We cannot have safe, healthy, stable, or economically thriving communities when people cannot afford to stay in their homes, especially during the middle of an ongoing pandemic. We will continue working to find solutions to comb…
Precinct One Celebrates Black History Month
Published on February 08, 2021
During February, Precinct One will celebrate Black History Month by honoring figures who defied the odds and those presently shattering barriers.
We will highlight places that have strengthened our community for generations and …
One Bicycle Crash is too Many: Bike Safety Campaign Launches
Published on February 03, 2021
One Bicycle Crash is too Many: Commissioner Rodney Ellis, BikeTexas, BikeHouston & Clear Channel Launch Bike Safety Campaign
Watch the Virtual Press Conference
Everyone deserves to feel safe and secure on th…
Sign up to Recieve a COVID Vaccine from Harris County
Published on February 01, 2021
Getting your vaccine is easy!
Whether you get it from a local pharmacy or our county or city public health department, no proof of insurance, residency, or citizenship is required and the vaccine is completely free, with no out of pocket costs.…
Commissioners Court Approves Commissioner Ellis’ Plans to Transform Downtown Houston Block
Published on September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020 | Our Initiatives
Plans to transform the entire downtown Houston block that contains Quebedeaux Park into a space that will allow visitors to recognize the racial terror of the past, realize the continued effects of discrim…
FREE PPE for Harris County Businesses
Published on August 25, 2020
August 25, 2020 | Covid Resources
Are you a Business Owner who needs Personal Protective Equipment to help Protect your Employees?
Small businesses and the working families those businesses support are vital to Harris County's economy. Com…
EDITORIAL: Straus and Ellis: Remove Confederate Monuments from the Texas Capitol
Published on July 22, 2020
The Dallas Morning News | July 22, 2020
Straus and Ellis: Remove Confederate monuments from the Texas Capitol
By Joe Straus and Rodney Ellis
Copyright © 2021 The Dallas Morning News. All rights reserved.
EDITORIAL: Will This Juneteenth Finally Begin to Fulfill the Promises of the First?
Published on June 18, 2020
The Washington Post | June 18, 2020
Will this Juneteenth finally begin to fulfill the promises of the first?
Opinion by Rodney Ellis
Copyright © The Washington Post 2020. All rights reserved.
Participate in Precinct One’s Programs Online!
Published on May 04, 2020
May 4, 2020 | Programs
While you are at home, practicing social distancing, Precinct One’s Programs Department is excited to bring some of our most popular activities to you online! We hope that these videos are a …
New phase of TSU-UH Corridor street improvements begin
Published on February 09, 2020
Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas Southern University (TSU) Interim President Kenneth Huewitt broke ground on a $10.4M construction project on Cleburne Street between Ennis and Scott stree…
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