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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The Commissioners Court approved allowing A Cure in Sight, a nonprofit, to host the Houston Lookin' for a Cure 5K fundraiser at Terry Hershey Park, with on-site registration fees and third-party vendors permitted.

What it means for you

A nonprofit organization may use Terry Hershey Park to hold a 5K fundraiser and collect fees and host vendors on the park grounds.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Parks — see all →Terry Hershey Park

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who benefits?A Cure in SightLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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