Neighbors gathered at block parties all throughout Elgin last Tuesday evening as part of National Night Out, a yearly nationwide event that brings together community members and local law enforcement. Representatives from the Elgin Police Department and other agencies visited various gatherings throughout town, such as those at D2 Sports Bar & Grill and Thomas Memorial Park.In McDade, the McDade Volunteer Fire Department hosted a National Night Out gathering at the fire station. Bastrop celebrated with a parade of officers through various neighborhoods in Bastrop.