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KYLE, Texas - Halloween is right around the corner, and one Kyle neighborhood is going all out to celebrate.

If you think your street goes all out for Halloween, think again.

Spooky street in Kyle

The backstory:

Kyle’s Plum Creek neighborhood is taking things to the next level with lights, laughs and, of course, a few frights along the way.

Every October, McGarrity Street transforms into McScarity Street.

Homes are lined with graveyards, ghosts, and ghouls, and everything in between. It's part of a tradition that gets bigger, and spookier, every year.

The block-long display features light shows, animated props, and plenty of tricks and treats.

"My neighbor across the street has a scary movie theme, so any scary movie you can think of you can find it in her yard. It is amazingly creative. My neighbor has all the happy fun elements that everyone loves," said Kyle resident Kristine Lilly.

For many here, it’s more than just a display, it’s a labor of love that brings the community together.

"Community, I love my community, I love the city of Kyle. I love it here. I've lived here for 26 years, and I don't want to live anywhere else," said Lilly.

It all started back in 2020, with resident Kristine Lilly.

"It was the height of COVID. Nobody could come home that year for Christmas, my kids are in the military, and I was a little sad, so I decided to turn the whole house into a gingerbread house, and it's kind of grown since then," said Lilly.

This year, her Halloween display includes a rock band, a light show, and baked goods with donations going to the Hays County Food Bank.

Her neighbors get into the spirit, too.

"This whole area of the street in of itself is like a living Halloween thing. We see so many kids that come through here, so we all just kind of feed off each other," said Kyle resident Adam Higley.

Adam Higley and his son Liam hand out red balloons for their scary movie-themed yard and candy for whoever dares to walk up.

"The biggest question we get is where do we store it all, and I really don’t know at this point it just keeps busting at the seams, but the planning really starts in September. We just kind of slowly get after it and build it up day by day to get it to the time it’s ready for trick or treaters," said Higley.

The neighborhood draws thousands every year, with as many as 3,000 expected this Halloween night.

The Halloween fun runs through the end of the month. Come December, this same street lights up for Christmas.

The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King

The community is invited to join the City of Kyle for the Dialogue for Peace and Progress 2025 – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage on Saturday, October 4 from 10-11 a.m. at the Kyle Public Library, 550 Scott St.

The Dialogue for Peace & Progress is an event series that works to join community members and leaders for open and honest conversations to raise awareness and, if necessary, facilitate change in the City of Kyle.

The event will take place in conjunction with the Kyle Public Library’s Fiesta de las Flores in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Event details include a performance by the Wallace Middle School Mariachi band at 12 p.m., a poetry reading by Dr. Gloria Velásquez, the moderator for the Dialogue for Peace and Progress - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, at 1 p.m., and a Ballet Folklórico performance by Grupo Folklórico Ocotochtli at 1:30 p.m. Those in attendance may also enjoy free food and drinks provided by Pollo Campero while supplies last.

This year's Dialogue will be moderated by Dr. Gloria Velasquez, a native of Michoacán, México who came to the United States at age 12 when her father, seeking an opportunity for a better life for his family, brought her and her six siblings to the “Land of Dreams.” She taught herself to read and write first in Spanish and then in English.

Dr. Velasquez earned her GED at the age of 24 and has taught Spanish at Texas State, levels 1-4, since 2002 and has also taught at Texas Lutheran University, Austin Community College, and Wharton County Junior College.

Aside from her passion for teaching, she is also committed to being part of students' academic life; therefore, she does so by mentoring students and serving as an advisor for a student organization. She is currently the advisor to two campus student organizations: First-Generation Connect at Texas State and Grupo Folclórico Ocotochtli.

To see Dr. Velasquez’s full profile, visit https://faculty.txst.edu/profile/1922145..

Past Dialogues for Peace and Progress Events: