Typically, National Night Out is held on the first Tuesday in August across the country. For Texas, this is a terrible time due to the oppressive heat. This year, NNO organizers in Texas decided to change the date of NNO to October 7th from 6-8PM to help alleviate this problem.
If you don’t know what the National Night Out is, please read about it on their official website here.
The Austin Police Department also has a website up with details about this year’s event. If you plan on hosting a party on your block, you need to fill out an application with the APD. It is important to note that this application must be turned in by August 25th. On the APD website, you can download this application. Send that application to the address listed on their website and you will receive a goodie bag with items to give out to your neighbors during your party. Click here to download the application.
For additional information, please contact our Safety committee chairperson, Roger Wines. You can also contact Rosie Salinas at the Community Liaison Office of the APD at (512) 974-4900 or by email at nno@ci.austin.tx.us.
