Commissioner Lesley Briones announced the third group of winners in the Harris County Precinct 4 bus design contest in a surprise reveal at a Katy ISD campus on September 12.

The winning artists from Katy ISD -- a group of five Garland McMeans Junior High School students -- saw their creation on the newly-wrapped bus for the very first time that morning at the campus at 21000 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy. Kevin Newsom, seventh grade assistant principal, and Ashlyn Gremillion, art teacher were also scheduled to speak at the ceremony.

Commissioner Briones’ contest called on budding artists from Alief ISD, Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Houston ISD, Katy ISD, Spring Branch ISD, Waller ISD, and Tomball ISD to help beautify the Harris County Precinct 4 bus fleet with artwork that reflects the cultural perspectives and experiences of the Precinct 4 community.

Students were asked to submit artwork following the theme: “The History of and Unity in Harris County.” They were encouraged to think about the diversity of cultures that make up the precinct’s unique region, historical milestones/landmarks, bayous and parks, or leaders and changemakers that helped shape the community.

The Precinct 4 bus fleet serves residents by offering free day trips to senior residents for recreational trips and educational activities.