Northeast Houston observed National Night Out in a number of neighborhoods last Tuesday evening, Oct. 6th. This was part of the national program to get neighbors to meet each other and their local public safety officials, as part of an urban safety program. Locally, Sheriff Adrian Garcia and Houston Police Chief Harold Hurtt had encouraged residents to meet, and sent their officers to participate. In Northeast Houston, Greenspoint, North Forest, Atascocita and many more local areas, the turnout was heavy as good weather and some concern about crime statistics made this a must-do event for many residents. In addition to sheriff’s deputies and police officers, many fire departments and public officials also were represented at the neighborhood parties.