National Night Out hosted by Italy Police Department is a night to remember

Image: Former IHS classmates Charles Hyles and Flossie Gowin help the Lions Club serve hotdogs during National Night Out.

Former IHS classmates Charles Hyles and Flossie Gowin help the Lions Club serve hotdogs during National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sue Lauhoff off the Italy Police Department prepares popcorn for anxiously awaiting guests during National Night Out hosted by the I.P.D. at the George E. Scott Memorial Park on Tuesday night.

Sue Lauhoff off the Italy Police Department prepares popcorn for anxiously awaiting guests during National Night Out hosted by the I.P.D. at the George E. Scott Memorial Park on Tuesday night. (Barry Byers)

Image: IJH Cheerleader Meagan Connor works the face painting booth but hands and arms were painted also.

IJH Cheerleader Meagan Connor works the face painting booth but hands and arms were painted also. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kids jumped in the car swings to work on the high speed pursuits during National Night Out.

Kids jumped in the car swings to work on the high speed pursuits during National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Julia McDaniel pushes her son Kace on the swings as part of the fun and games associated with National Night Out.

Julia McDaniel pushes her son Kace on the swings as part of the fun and games associated with National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Creighton Hyles, Andrew Celis and Jaylon Wallace are ready to try the bounce house with Officer Thompson monitoring the situation and decides not to call for backup.

Creighton Hyles, Andrew Celis and Jaylon Wallace are ready to try the bounce house with Officer Thompson monitoring the situation and decides not to call for backup. (Barry Byers)

Image: All ages enjoyed National Night Out as Colin Newman (Red shirt) displays his superior volleyball skills.

All ages enjoyed National Night Out as Colin Newman (Red shirt) displays his superior volleyball skills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase Holden shows his ability during a volleyball match.

Jase Holden shows his ability during a volleyball match. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Fox Country Band performs for guests attending the National Night Out celebration at the George E. Scott Memorial Park in Italy, Texas.

The Fox Country Band performs for guests attending the National Night Out celebration at the George E. Scott Memorial Park in Italy, Texas. (Barry Byers)

Image: Itzy of Itzy’s Fashions in Italy attends National Night Out with her children.

Itzy of Itzy’s Fashions in Italy attends National Night Out with her children. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reserve Officer Pedro Gonzalez and Chief Hill enjoy a buffet of hot dogs during the Italy Police Department’s hosting of National Night Out.

Reserve Officer Pedro Gonzalez and Chief Hill enjoy a buffet of hot dogs during the Italy Police Department’s hosting of National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Neotribune’s own Anne Sutherland and her husband Tommy Sutherland, who is a volunteer fireman for the City of Italy, visit with Justin Buchanan who also volunteers time for the fire department.

Italy Neotribune’s own Anne Sutherland and her husband Tommy Sutherland, who is a volunteer fireman for the City of Italy, visit with Justin Buchanan who also volunteers time for the fire department. (Barry Byers)

Image: IPDs Sue Lauhoff and EDC vice president Elmerine Bell work the popcorn and snow cone machines like a couple of pros.

IPDs Sue Lauhoff and EDC vice president Elmerine Bell work the popcorn and snow cone machines like a couple of pros. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS students Kyle Fortenberry and John Hughes support the Italy Police Department who are entrusted with keeping the “peace” within our fine town.

IHS students Kyle Fortenberry and John Hughes support the Italy Police Department who are entrusted with keeping the “peace” within our fine town. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Anderson and her pals are having fun on the slides while letting criminals know crime doesn’t play!

Tatum Anderson and her pals are having fun on the slides while letting criminals know crime doesn’t play! (Barry Byers)

Image: Gloria and Bruce Utley show their support for the Italy Police Department during National Night Out. Mr. Utley is a member of the Italy City Council.

Gloria and Bruce Utley show their support for the Italy Police Department during National Night Out. Mr. Utley is a member of the Italy City Council. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chris KinKaid, Cyndi McCarthy and her husband Carl McCarthy, Clint McCasland, and Coda McCarthy are a family of friends enjoying National Night Out.

Chris KinKaid, Cyndi McCarthy and her husband Carl McCarthy, Clint McCasland, and Coda McCarthy are a family of friends enjoying National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Corl McCarthy is the prop during a demonstration by her friends and family showing how to take down an assailant that won’t pose for the Italy Neotribune camera.

Corl McCarthy is the prop during a demonstration by her friends and family showing how to take down an assailant that won’t pose for the Italy Neotribune camera. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dustin Robbins, Davis De La Hoya and Tristann Cotten execute a “trust fall.”

Dustin Robbins, Davis De La Hoya and Tristann Cotten execute a “trust fall.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Lizzie Garcia, Janae Robertson and Oleshia Anderson group hug against crime.

Lizzie Garcia, Janae Robertson and Oleshia Anderson group hug against crime. (Barry Byers)

Image: IJH cheerleader Brooke DeBorde quickly realizes why her cheer squad is all girls.

IJH cheerleader Brooke DeBorde quickly realizes why her cheer squad is all girls. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mike Britt is the greatest grandpa in the world as he slides with his granddaughter Alicia Howard during National Night Out.

Mike Britt is the greatest grandpa in the world as he slides with his granddaughter Alicia Howard during National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zac Mercer, John Hughes and Destini Anderson are ready to call it a night after attending National Night Out.

Zac Mercer, John Hughes and Destini Anderson are ready to call it a night after attending National Night Out. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Police Department was in full force while hosting National Night Out. Back row (L-R) Officer Shawn Martin, Officer Daniel Pitts, Chief Diron Hill, Officer Eric Tolliver and Officer Mike Richardson. Front Row (L-R) Reserve Officer Pedro Gonzalez, Officer Shelbee Landon, Sergeant Tierra Moony and department’s administrator Sue Lauhoff.

The Italy Police Department was in full force while hosting National Night Out.
Back row (L-R) Officer Shawn Martin, Officer Daniel Pitts, Chief Diron Hill, Officer Eric Tolliver and Officer Mike Richardson. Front Row (L-R) Reserve Officer Pedro Gonzalez, Officer Shelbee Landon, Sergeant Tierra Moony and department’s administrator Sue Lauhoff. (Barry Byers)

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