Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s Host the First Responders Kids Day Pre-Summer Event Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Cabela’s in Buda SAN MARCOS, Texas – Far too often, a child’s initial introduction to a First Responder occurs during an event which can be traumatic, even life altering. In such cases, children are suddenly faced with trusting a total stranger to provide potentially lifesaving measures in a role the child may not fully understand. That is one of many reasons First Responders from all agencies and providers embrace the opportunity to connect with their communities, especially the children. Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s in Buda are proud to host the First Responders Kids Day Pre-Summer Event which will be held at the Cabela’s store located at 15570 South I-35 Frontage Rd in Buda on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s have joined forces with local First Response Agencies and Community First Responders to host a fun and informative event that provides Kids the opportunity to meet their local First Response Heroes and learn about how they protect and serve the Community. Joining Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s will be over a dozen First Response Agencies from the local Community, along with agencies across the State of Texas and other service providers who assist in Community First Response. The County will be represented by Hays County Crime Stoppers, Hays County Sheriff’s Office, Hays County Constable (Pct 5), Hays County Office of Emergency Services (OES), Hays County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Hays County EMS (ESD #9) and Hays County Health Department. Local Law Enforcement Agencies will include: Buda Police Dept., Kyle Police Dept., San Marcos Police Dept. and Uhland Police Dept. Local Fire / EMS Agencies who will be present: Buda Fire Dept. and San Marcos / Hays EMS. State and other agencies scheduled to attend: TX Dept. of Public Safety (DPS), TX Parks & Wildlife (TPWD), TX Dept. of Transportation (TXDoT) and TX Search & Rescue (TEXSAR), plus Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA Rangers). Sponsors for this community event which will also be contributing fun and resources, include: Ally Medical, Faith Angler Network, Freedom on the Fly, HEB, Ozona Bank, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and Quantum Towing. All of the participants will have people available to answer questions and provide safety information handouts. Supervised access to the following First Responder resources will also be available: Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT), Patrol Cars, Fire Engines, Rescue Vehicles, Search & Rescue Equipment, Ambulances, Crime Scene Unit (CSU), Drone Team, Motorcycle / Traffic Units, Animal Control Unit, Mental Health Unit, School Resources Officers (SRO) and Crisis Negotiations Teams. The following unique experiences / opportunities / services will also be available: - Hays County Crime Stoppers - EZ Child ID - FREE Digital Identification Kits - Hays County Health Dept. – Mobile Immunization Van - HCSO Community Outreach Unit - Drunk Driving (using Drunk Goggles and Pedal Cars) - HCSO Detectives - FREE VIN etching - Texas Parks & Wildlife - Operation Game Thief Trailer - TX HHS/DHS – Car Seat Safety Checks And to get everyone ready for the Summer Fishing Season, Faith Angler Network and Freedom on the Fly will be hosting a Catch & Release Fishing Tank. Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s invite the entire Hays County Community to come out and meet Local and State First Responders. There is not a better chance to shake the hand of a First Responder whose hand may someday reach out and pull you to safety. For more information or any questions, contact: Steve Meyer Chair, Hays County Crime Stoppers steve.meyer@HaysCountyCrimeStoppers.org Cell: 719-930-1302 HCSO Sgt. Jeff Jordan Exec. Dir., Hays County Crime Stoppers executive.director@HaysCountyCrimeStoppers.org Cell: 512- 210-4425