10/11/2026
Stronger Together: Sarita's National Night Out
KENEDY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sheriff Ramon “Ray” Salinas III
Sarita, Texas | October 6, 2026
Tuesday evening, the streets surrounding our historic Kenedy County Courthouse came alive with music, laughter, flashing lights, and the familiar faces that make Sarita such a special place to call home.
National Night Out is about strengthening the relationships between law enforcement and the communities we serve. But more than that, it's about neighbors coming together, getting to know one another, and reminding ourselves that a safe, caring community is something we all help build.
And Tuesday night, Sarita showed us exactly what that looks like.
Law enforcement vehicles, emergency responders, community organizations, local businesses, and volunteers filled the courthouse grounds with activities for the entire family. A large wrecker served as a stage for the evening's music, with an American flag flying high above the festivities.
The smell of barbecue filled the air as volunteers fired up the pits and began preparing food. From sausage on a stick and freshly made tacos to hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, pizza, corn cups, and aguas frescas, there was no shortage of generosity or good food.
Nobody was going hungry in Sarita that evening!
The kids had plenty to keep them busy, too. Between the giant bounce house, the train circling the block, the cake walk, and tables full of treats, notebooks, bags, and prizes, there was something around every corner.
Our deputies even got into the Halloween spirit, decorating patrol vehicles for the occasion and welcoming children and families to come take a closer look.
As the evening continued, the streets filled with families, friends, and neighbors catching up with one another. Everywhere you looked, someone was offering a plate of food, handing a child a prize, sharing a laugh, or simply enjoying the company.
And toward the end of the night, one of the biggest crowds gathered as children lined up for bicycles, scooters, and backpacks generously donated by community supporters.
There were a lot of happy faces heading home.
But perhaps the best part of National Night Out wasn't any one activity, giveaway, or attraction.
It was seeing so many people give a little of themselves to make the evening special for somebody else.
The businesses and people who donated their time and resources. The agencies that brought their equipment and personnel. The volunteers who cooked and served food. The parents and grandparents who brought their children. And the neighbors who simply came out to spend an evening together.
That's the heart of National Night Out.
Community safety isn't built by law enforcement alone. It's built through relationships, familiarity, trust, and people who care enough about their neighbors to show up.
On behalf of the Kenedy County Sheriff's Office, we extend our sincere appreciation to our fellow agencies, county officials, community partners, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped make this year's celebration possible.
And most importantly, thank you, Sarita, for coming out and making the evening what it was.
We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed spending time with you. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Until then, your deputies remain proud to serve this community alongside the neighbors and partner agencies who help make Kenedy County a special place to live.
Working Together. Protecting Texas.
Kenedy County Sheriff's Office
