Lighting of the Square event draws hundreds to the heart of Burnet

  • Burnet County Judge James Oakley invited Burnet Mayor Gary Wideman to participate in the countdown to light the Christmas tree Nov. 25 at the Burnet County Courthouse. The Burnet Chamber of Commerce coordinated several activities to promote a shop local campaign as well as inspire the spirit of the holidays.
    Burnet County Judge James Oakley invited Burnet Mayor Gary Wideman to participate in the countdown to light the Christmas tree Nov. 25 at the Burnet County Courthouse. The Burnet Chamber of Commerce coordinated several activities to promote a shop local campaign as well as inspire the spirit of the holidays.
  • Rheid McFerrin, Krystian Taylor, Presley Steffan, Sofia Massey and Adylin Taylor of Girl Scout Troop 40016 served hot cocoa to attendees, during the Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse on Nov. 25 in Burnet.
    Rheid McFerrin, Krystian Taylor, Presley Steffan, Sofia Massey and Adylin Taylor of Girl Scout Troop 40016 served hot cocoa to attendees, during the Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse on Nov. 25 in Burnet.
  • The crowd cheered, clapped and took photographs, during the Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse on Nov. 25 in Burnet.
    The crowd cheered, clapped and took photographs, during the Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse on Nov. 25 in Burnet.
  • Alice Arnold awaited the lighting of the Christmas tree from the train decoration at the Burnet County Courthouse Nov. 25.
    Alice Arnold awaited the lighting of the Christmas tree from the train decoration at the Burnet County Courthouse Nov. 25.
  • All Aglow: The Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse was a well-attended event Nov. 25. Burnet Chamber of Commerce coordinated the event, which included a Shop Small Saturday campaign for local businesses.
    All Aglow: The Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse was a well-attended event Nov. 25. Burnet Chamber of Commerce coordinated the event, which included a Shop Small Saturday campaign for local businesses.
  • Allison Nice enjoyed her cup of cocoa Nov. 25 at the Burnet County Courthouse before the lighting of the Christmas tree. Burnet Chamber of Commerce worked organized the Lighting of the Square event in Burnet.
    Allison Nice enjoyed her cup of cocoa Nov. 25 at the Burnet County Courthouse before the lighting of the Christmas tree. Burnet Chamber of Commerce worked organized the Lighting of the Square event in Burnet.
  • Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Children of all ages gathered around Mrs. Claus (Darlene Denton) to hear her read to celebrate the Lighting of the Square Nov. 25 at the Burnet County Courthouse in Burnet.
    Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Children of all ages gathered around Mrs. Claus (Darlene Denton) to hear her read to celebrate the Lighting of the Square Nov. 25 at the Burnet County Courthouse in Burnet.
  • Dalynn Defranco took a free tour of the old kitchen display at the Burnet County Historical Jail Nov. 25, which was one of the features at the Lighting of the Square in Burnet.
    Dalynn Defranco took a free tour of the old kitchen display at the Burnet County Historical Jail Nov. 25, which was one of the features at the Lighting of the Square in Burnet.

The Lighting of the Square at the Burnet County Courthouse was a well-attended event Nov. 25. Burnet Chamber of Commerce coordinated the event, which included a Shop Small Saturday campaign for local businesses.

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