The City of Mission has designated Tuesday, August 9 as National Mission Day. Courtesy image– Announcement –
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MISSION, Texas – Since 1984, a Tuesday in August has been designated as a signature community night against crime. Citizens, city officials, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, schools and neighborhood organizations from communities across the United States participate in this special night. The City of Mission has designated Tuesday, August 9 as National Mission Day.
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The event is designed to:
* Increase crime prevention efforts and community awareness;
* Generate support and participation in local programs against crime;
* Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community associations; i
* Sends a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
This year, the City of Mission has also partnered with Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD to take the event to new heights. Sharyland ISD’s prayer walk to pray for students as they prepare to return to school begins at 7 p.m. There are FREE t-shirts for the first 400 walkers. There will also be bounce houses for the kids, games, music, entertainment, free haircuts and lots of vendor giveaways. School supplies and backpacks will be delivered while supplies last. The event will culminate with a special Tejano concert at 9:30 p.m
City of Mission, Sharyland ISD and Mission CISD
Organization of Mission Crime Stoppers National Night Out
Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road
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Tuesday, August 9, from 6 to 10 p.m
