Monday, April 29, 2024
Grumps in Granbury is hosting their 15th annual “Burgers and Badges” event that will help raise money for Granbury’s Police Department.
The event that was previously named “Tip a Cop,” will give the community a chance to interact with the local men and women who are part of the police department.
The event was first created by Grumps’ owner, Collier Albright, and Rodney Casey.
“Albright attended the Granbury Citizen’s Police Academy in its second year, and during that time, Albright and Casey discussed the need for additional funding," Shevin Schmitt, Manager of Corporate Services for Grumps said. “With similar programs already in place in other parts of the United States, they used those as a template, made some tweaks to make it a fit for Grumps, and we’ve used that concept ever since.”
The officers will serve up burgers and sides for $12 with the choice between a hamburger or cheeseburger, home-fried chips with ranch, and tea.
There will also be music, giant Jenga, wiffle ball, corn hole and fun for the whole family.
Tips and half of the proceeds will benefit the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association that supports and helps with special programs and events created by the Granbury Police Department.
“Public servants are the heartbeat of the community. It is important to show that the community supports them, and we believe it is equally important for folks to be able to interact with and get to know these folks on a different level, rather than in an emergency situation or another scenario,” Schmitt said.
The event will take place outdoors at the Grumps pavilion on Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parking will be available off Cleveland Road as well as off Plaza East. There will be signs to lead guests to the entrance.
