Holiday lighting event is planned

The Hays County community is invited to come out Friday for a lighting of the courthouse and the kicking off of local holiday celebrations.

The office of Hays County Commissioners Court Judge Ruben Becerra will present presents the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony from 4-8 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square, 111 E. San Antonio St.

Supported by the Mermaid Society SMTX, the Downtown Association of San Marcos, CITC, LBJ Museum San Marcos, 104.1 FM Community Radio and more, the event features an array of activities for the whole family, officials stated in a press release.