TEMPLE, Texas — Yeehaw!
The Temple Police Department will be serving the community in a different way ahead of the Olympics this year, raising money for a good cause in the process.
On Thursday, July 25, Temple PD will serve as guest waiters and waitresses at the Temple Texas Roadhouse to help raise money for the Special Olympics of Texas.
Texas Roadhouse is located at 624 N General Bruce Dr. in Temple, Texas. Officers will reportedly be serving at the restaurant from 5-9 p.m.
Killeen Police will also host the same event at the location at 3709 E. Central Texas Expressway from 5-9 p.m. on July 25, and Waco Police will do the same at 2815 La Salle Avenue at the same time and date.
A full list of dates and cities involved can be found at this link.
The Special Olympics of Texas is an organization that aims to "provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community."
More on the organization can be found at this link.
The event is part of the annual Tip-A-Cop benefit held at locations across Texas.
"We hope you'll join us at Texas Roadhouse in Temple to show your support!" said Temple PD in a post on social media.
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