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Beat the back-to-school heat: Harris County Precinct 4 serving up free snow cones on Monday

By Click2Houston · August 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Families looking for a last splash of summer before classes begin can stop by a free snow cone event Monday hosted by Harris County Precinct 4.Constable Mark Herman and Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, partnering with Sunny Daze, plan to hand out snow cones from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — or until su

Why this matters in Willis

For families in Willis, the free snow cone event hosted by Harris County Precinct 4 may be a bit of a trek, but it's a welcome respite from the summer heat before the new school year begins. As students in the Willis ISD school district prepare to head back to class, events like this one offer a chance for families to come together and have some fun before the routine of school starts. Although the event is being held in a neighboring area, it's a reminder that there are still opportunities for families in Willis to connect with their community and local law enforcement, such as the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which serves the city. The fact that no county funds are being used for the event also highlights the importance of partnerships between local government and businesses, like Sunny Daze, in bringing community events to life.

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Category: government · Published: August 2, 2026 · Source: Click2Houston · Reading time: 1 min

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Beat the back-to-school heat: Harris County Precinct 4 serving up free snow cones on Monday

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