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First Responders

The Texans recognize the critical work that public law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and other emergency service agencies do every day to keep us safe. The Texans honor these heroes through programs and events throughout the year for their dedication to the city of Houston and for all they do to serve and protect.

Liberty White Out Game presented by Community Coffee

The Houston Texans opened the 2022 Season against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday, Sept. 11 at NRG Stadium for an AFC South Showdown. The annual Liberty White Out Game, which celebrates first responders, is presented by Community Coffee. Fans are encouraged to wear white as the team will also don their white-on-white uniforms.

This year's Liberty White Out game was presented by new Texans partner, Community Coffee, the nation's No. 1 family-owned retail coffee brand. Coin Toss Captains were Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Houston Police Department Chief of Police Troy Finner, Houston Fire Department Executive Assistant Fire Chief Rodney West and 15-year firefighter Jacob Stolze representing Community Coffee.

First Responder of the Game presented by Community Coffee

The Houston Texans and Community Coffee are excited to celebrate the men and women of Houston that help keep our city safe – our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel!

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Star of Courage Award

The Texans recognized Ronald Walker, an engineer operator at Houston Fire Station 48, with the annual Star of Courage Award. In 2013, the Star of Courage Award was created to recognize a first responder who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, bravery and a commitment to Houston. EO Walker was nominated by his wife for his unwavering commitment to his job during COVID-19. OL Nick Martin recorded a special message to surprise EO Walker and he received a custom game ball, trophy and a $10,000 donation in his honor to the 100 Club of Houston, which supports the families of fallen first responders.

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📸 | H-Town Heroes Appreciation Night

We partnered with Community Coffee to host families and children of Houston-area first responders, as well as law enforcement officers for a night of fun and a show of appreciation. Learn more here.

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📸 | Tailgate for Heroes

The Texans and Apache hosted a tailgate celebration honoring first responders leading up to Liberty White Out presented by BHP and the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Lunch was hosted by a Houston Texans tailgate team Battle Red Wagon and Texans celebrities. Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair and Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation, Hannah McNair, hosted this special day for heroes. Winners of the Star of Courage Award presented by Apache were announced by Hannah and Cal McNair. Winner were surprised and presented a check for $10,000 to the 100 Club of Houston and tickets for their station to attend the Liberty White Out game on 9/12 at NRG Stadium!

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📸 | First Responders Day at the 2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo hosts an annual First Responders Day to salute law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and other emergency services agencies.

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Photos: Honoring Star of Courage Recipients in 'The Grove'

The Houston Texans and Apache are partnering with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership to start 'The Grove' where a tree will be planted for each Star of Courage recipient. The Star of Courage award recognizes first responders who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, bravery, and a commitment to Houston. We invite each of the honorees and their families, as well as all of the Houston community, to visit Buffalo Bayou Park and the Houston Police Officers Memorial to enjoy these beautiful trees.

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