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Texas Roadhouse and Irving Police Partner to Support Special Olympics Texas

IrvingWeekly Staff

| Published

July 23, 2024

As Special Olympics Texas approaches the final heats of summer sports, Texas Roadhouse restaurants across Dallas/Ft. Worth are joining forces with local police departments to raise funds for the state-wide organization. This fundraiser, part of a broader state-wide initiative, will see numerous Texas Roadhouse locations hosting similar events this week.

During the “Tip-A-Cop” event, police officers will assist in serving guests and collecting donations. Over the past fifteen years, Texas Roadhouse restaurants in Texas have raised over $1,984,600 for Special Olympics through this event.

Additionally, the Irving Police Department will offer Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics merchandise for sale.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: 2525 W Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Irving, TX 75063

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