Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez will announce that they will host a gun buyback on Feb. 18 at Deussen Park. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also will attend the news conference. The event is part of Harris County’s initiatives to prevent gun violence. This is the third gun buyback co-sponsored by Harris County Precinct One in seven months, resulting in about 2,000 firearms being taken off the street. At the upcoming buyback, residents – with no questions asked – can turn in firearms in exchange for gift cards in the amount of $50, $100, $150 and $200 – depending on the type of gun.

Monday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m.

Harris Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

Worthing Early College High School

9215 Scott St., Houston

In front of outside “Stop Gun Violence Mural” on Tech Building

Event also will be live streamed on Precinct One Social Media accounts: @hcpct1 or https://www.youtube.com/@CommissionerRodneyEllis