Central Texas News | Autism friendly Haunted Yard in Waco [Video]

WACO, Texas — A Waco man is making it his mission to make sure everyone can celebrate Halloween, including those with autism or who have sensory sensitivity. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at 2519 N 21st in Waco.

Gary Combs, the man behind the event, saw something that his community was lacking.

“There’s just not enough that goes on for the sensory and autism community,” Combs told 6 News. “You know, they’re not really left out, but they just, they don’t have enough specifically for them and I think it’s important.”

Combs has two grandsons that have cochlear implants and he noticed loud noises bother them.

“I just thought with other people that I know that have children with sensory issues, it would be …