Scene Scene: Killeen tree lighting January 28, 2024January 27, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Killeen Christmas Tree Lighting Janie and Becky Freed serve hot chocolate with Girl Scout Troop 20301 at the Christmas Tree Lighting. State Rep. Brad Buckley and Bell County Commissioner Bobby Whitson smile at the Killeen Tree Lighting. The Grinch stops for a quick photo with revelers at the Killeen Christmas Tree Lighting. The Killeen High School Roo Choir sings carols for the crowd at the Killeen Downtown Tree Lighting on Dec. 1. Killeen residents gather around the lit up Christmas tree in the heart of downtown.