HAYS COUNTY — Driving through cities, gazing upon the wonder of Christmas lights is a tradition for many families. Pulling out all the stops for decorating their home for the holidays is a tradition for others.

Hays County residents have until Friday, Dec. 11 at 11:45 p.m. to enter the Home Holiday Lights Contest, hosted by the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), for a chance to win up to $500 and their house as best decorated on the block. 

With eight district office locations, PEC em...