National Night Out set for Oct. 6
Local events are taking shape for the 2026 National Night Out, set to take place Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Now in its 42nd year, the annual event encourages residents to step outside, connect with neighbors and strengthen relationships with local law enforcement in a united stand against crime.
Precinct 2
Once again Harris County Precinct 2 officials are planning a parking lot party at the county courthouse annex located at Scarsdale and Beamer. The NNO event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The celebration will be hosted by Precinct 2 Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia and Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Jo Ann Delgado.
Also participating in the event will be the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Clear Brook City MUD, Harris County Clerk Tanesha Hudspeth and Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess.
The event will feature free popcorn and hot dogs while supplies last.
This year’s function will also feature free document shredding. Shredding documents such as tax returns and financial records is helpful in preventing identity theft, which has become one of the costliest crimes in the country.
Green Tee Terrace
Once again, Green Tee Terrace HOA will host a National Night Out event at the Golfcrest Country Club, located at 2509 Country Club Drive in Pearland.
HPD, HCSO, Precinct 8
The Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Office are actively promoting the event, which will feature block parties, cookouts and community gatherings throughout the region.
“We are committed to participate in Houston/Harris County National Night Out by organizing an activity or event,” said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. “This will help promote crime prevention and create a better Police/Community relationship.”
HPD is encouraging neighborhoods to register with their local police stations to ensure officer participation and support. To contact Houston police about NNO 2026 activities, visit www.houstontx.gov/police/nno/index.htm.
Harris County Precinct 8 Constable Phil Sandlin’s office is also expected to once again take part in the effort.
Originally launched in 1984, National Night Out has grown into a nationwide movement involving millions of residents in thousands of cities. The event aims to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs and send a clear message that communities are organized and vigilant.
Local law enforcement agencies will be out in full force, visiting neighborhoods, engaging with families and sharing safety tips. Residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights, host outdoor events and take part in the evening’s festivities.
Voter registration deadline approaches
With the Nov. 3 election approaching, local officials remind potential voters that the deadline to register to vote in this year’s contest is Monday, Oct. 5. While Texas law requires voters to be registered at least 30 days before Election Day, Oct. 3 falls on a weekend this year, bumping the deadline to the following Monday.
Registration requirements
Texas voters must meet the following criteria:
–Be a U.S. citizen
– Be at least 18 years of age on Election Day
– Must not be a felon
– Must not be deemed mentally incapacitated
– Must be a resident of the county in which application for registration is made
Confirm registration status
Residents may confirm their registration status by visiting the Texas Secretary of State’s Am I Registered? portal at Texas.gov.
Where to get applications
Applications are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese. They can be obtained through the following channels:
– Harris County Tax Office locations during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
– Download and print from the Texas Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.state.tx.us
– Request online from the Secretary of State
– Request by email from the Harris County
Voter Registration Office at voters@tax.hctx.net
– Call the county’s multilingual voter assistance line at 713-274-VOTE (8683)
– Pick up at local government offices, libraries, high schools, DPS sites or U.S. Postal Service locations
Where to return completed applications
Once filled out and signed, applications must be submitted through the following methods:
– Mail to the Harris County voter registrar, postmarked on or before Oct. 5, at the following address:
Annette Ramirez
Tax assessor-collector and voter registrar
P.O. Box 3527
Houston, Texas 77253-3527
– In person at any Harris County Tax Office location during business hours
Registration updates
Those who have moved into Harris County from another county must register locally by the deadline to vote in Harris County elections.
Texans who have recently changed their name or moved may update their voter registration online through Texas.gov. A completed application is required for any change.
USPS postmark advisory
The Texas Secretary of State notes that recent USPS operational adjustments may delay postmarking. Some mail may not receive a postmark on the day it is dropped off. To ensure the correct date appears, voters submitting applications by mail may request a manual local postmark at any USPS retail counter at no cost.
Officials recommend submitting applications as early as possible to avoid any postmark issues.
For additional information on registering to vote, visit www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote.
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