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National Night Out - October 5

Piney Woods 911 • Sep 21, 2021

National Night Out  is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.


If you don't see your event, email our Director of Communications, Lindsay Vanderbilt.


Anderson County

Palestine


Cherokee County

Bullard

  • Bullard Kid's Park | 6:00 p.m.
  • This event is an opportunity to meet and show support the Bullard Police Department, Bullard Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, local DPS Officers, and other local law enforcement officials. Participate in a friendly corn hole tournament, raffles, enjoy free food prepared by some of our officers, and get to know those who protect and serve our community.


Gregg County

Longview


Rusk County

Henderson

  • Fair Park | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • The City of Henderson in partnership with MTC will come together with the community to support the Henderson Police Department, Henderson Fire Department, local DPS Officers, EMS, Rusk County Sheriff’s Officers, Rusk County ESD, and other local first responders.


Smith County

Tyler

Arp

  • Arp City Park | Oct. 6 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Bounce houses, hotdogs, chips, and bottled water. Arp Police Department will be photographing and fingerprinting children for FREE Child ID cards.

Whitehouse

  • Whitehouse City Park | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Kona ice, hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
  • Splash pad open (if not too cold), TxDOT attending to check out child safety car seat installation, sample crime scene for hands-on experience, and child ID kits available.


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