Fort Hood Family Housing hosts National Night Out event

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood Family Housing officials are hosting its annual National Night Out event 5-8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Hood Stadium.

Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by FHFH and the Directorate of Emergency Services, residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and join their neighbors in celebration of America’s Night Out Against Crime.

In its 30th year, NNO is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and lastly, to send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back.

The night’s activities include Billy the Bad Guy, DWI simulators, rollover convincer, McGruff the Crime Dog, National Knight, as well as live entertainment from the Ivory Summit Band and the Harker Heights Cheerleaders. In addition, Hood Directorate of Public Works will facilitate a Box Car Derby for children. 

Media interested in covering National Night Out at  Fort Hood Stadium should contact Nieomi King at (254) 289-7244 to arrange a meeting time at the Visitor’s Center.