New law enforcement leaders prepare for Chilifest in Snook

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Law enforcement officers are making ready to watch Chilifest as new management takes cost of safety for the annual music pageant.

This yr marks the primary Chilifest for Snook Chief of Police Steven Huron. It may even be the primary time Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios screens the pageant since being elected.

Sheriff Rios stated officers and deputies will likely be stationed all through the realm, with Texas DPS monitoring roads for impaired drivers.

“We’ve got plenty of officers on the streets, and deputies on the streets. Texas DPS will be out there monitoring the roads for impaired drivers. So, if you’re thinking about drinking and driving, you might want to think differently,” Rios stated.

Huron stated he’ll patrol Snook metropolis limits through the pageant.

“So, my focus is going to be staying contained in city limits because there’s only one of me here.” Huron stated.

Safe transportation is likely one of the principal issues surrounding the pageant. Nathan Park and his buddies say planning rides forward of time is critical due to restricted cell service in the realm.

Sheriff Rios stated law enforcement will assist those that ask for a trip dwelling.

“If you’re asking for a ride home, and you might be a little tipsy, that’s fine, we’re going to take care of now, because you’re being responsible,” Rios stated.

Chief Huron inspired festivalgoers to look out for one another and ask law enforcement for assist if wanted.

Law enforcement officers encourage attendees to plan forward and arrange a sober trip earlier than arriving on the pageant.

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