{"id":916013,"date":"2026-07-06T09:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/916013\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:18:26","slug":"harris-county-precinct-4-deputies-help-you-beat-the-heat-with-a-sweet-treat-at-annual-watermelon-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/916013\/","title":{"rendered":"Harris County Precinct 4 deputies help you beat the heat with a sweet treat at annual watermelon giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stop by Atkinson Farms on July 14 starting at 10 a.m. for one free homegrown watermelon per family, while supplies last<\/p>\n<p>Do you prefer watermelon sliced or cubed? (pixabay)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\"><strong>SPRING, Texas<\/strong> \u2013 If your summer survival plan includes staying cool and snacking on something sweet, put this on your calendar: the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable\u2019s Office is hosting their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2024\/07\/16\/beat-the-heat-with-free-watermelon-giveaway-courtesy-of-annual-event-by-harris-co-pct-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2024\/07\/16\/beat-the-heat-with-free-watermelon-giveaway-courtesy-of-annual-event-by-harris-co-pct-4\/\">annual free watermelon giveaway<\/a> on Tuesday, July 14, starting at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The event will take place at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/topic\/Atkinson_Farms_Produce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/topic\/Atkinson_Farms_Produce\/\">Atkinson Farms Produce<\/a>, located at 3217 Spring Cypress Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Families can pick up one homegrown watermelon per household while supplies last. It\u2019s a simple tradition with a big goal \u2014 helping neighbors stay hydrated and get through the hottest stretch of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Organizers say it\u2019s also a chance to meet Constable Mark Herman and his deputies and enjoy a community moment that\u2019s become a summertime favorite. They noted no county funds will be used to make the giveaway happen.<\/p>\n<p><b>Need-to-know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 etvbxt font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p>When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (starts at 10 a.m.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p>Where: Atkinson Farms Produce, 3217 Spring Cypress Road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p>Limit: One watermelon per family, while supplies last<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start Here, Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 bTVksG\">More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 kfUEDb copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the Author<a class=\"Link-PukYsz7Y__LinkBase-sc-scvrjz-0 gQZqgJ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/chudspeth\/\" title=\"View Christian Hudspeth&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Hudspeth<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 duhyRF bxSMlJ\">Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. 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