Llano County Sheriff hosts first National Night Out event Oct.2
Burnet Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wallace Riddell Park. Llano County Sheriff's Office is hosting its inaugural National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Kingsland Community Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Connie Swinney
Staff Writer •
The Llano County Sheriff's Office is hosting its inaugural National Night Out event to promote public safety and introduce first responders to the community in a casual setting.
The community is invited to turn on their house lights tonight (Oct. 2) and go to the Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“We just decided to have it, so they can see we're just normal everyday people just like they are,” Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn said. “Meeting us one-on-on and meeting their police officers.”
Llano County deputies and constables are expected to attend to meet-and-greet the public.
“People always introduce you to a child and say that you're the guy who will put them in jail,” Blackburn said. “We want them to know we're here for them when they need help – not to scare anybody.”
Volunteers will offer the public free hotdogs and drinks. Children can also enjoy a bouncy house at the site.
“We would like everyone to come out and enjoy an evening with your neighbors and local law enforcement,” Blackburn said.
Other agencies holding National Night Out events are:
• Burnet Police Department – from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight (Oct. 2) at Wallace-Riddell Park Pavilion, adjacent to the police department. The event will include hot dogs, giveaways and music.
• Cottonwood Shores Police Department – from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight at the Cottonwood Shores Civic Center, 4111 Cottonwood Drive. The event will include a bouncy house, hot dogs and drinks, snow cones and popcorn. The public can meet the police department staff and volunteer fire department first responders.
• Lampasas Police Department – from 6 to 8 p.m. at the H-E-B Grocery Store, 705 S. Key Avenue. The public will be offered free hot dogs and water. A bounce house will be at the location.
• Liberty Hill Police Department – from 6 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Liberty Hill Junior High School, 13125 W. Texas 29. The event including food and music. The local responders are also expected to attend. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Oct. 9.
