Houston homes light up for the holiday season

Dec. 23, 2020 1:30 a.m.
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Houston residents have gone all out with their decorations and lights this year. A drive around the community will take you through houses decked in beautiful lights bringing the Christmas cheer and reminding of the holiday season. (Angelique Houlihan photos/Houston Today)

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Christmas lights around the community. (Houston Today)

Houston residents have gone all out with their decorations and lights this year. A drive around the community will take you through houses decked in beautiful lights bringing the Christmas cheer and reminding of the holiday season. (Angelique Houlihan photos/Houston Today)

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