A new sign has been erected for Bell Fine Arts
A new sign has been erected for Bell Fine Arts, established in 1966. All artists and artists-to-be are invited to visit on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bell Fine Arts is located at 306 E. 5th Ave. in Belton. For more information on Bell Fine Arts, text Jeanne at...
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Hill Country Transit District briefs community on new microtransit system
By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal The Hill Country Transit District held its inaugural public meeting on Monday at the Harris Community Center in Belton seeking public input on how the HOP customers will catch local transportation. The Hill Country Transit District...
MPR city council narrows search for new city manager
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The Morgan’s Point Resort City Council is closer to choosing a new City Manager. At the Tuesday night meeting, the council selected a date of April 15th to make its final selection of who will be the new MPR City Manager. As of...
Belton holds final meetings ahead of total solar eclipse
By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal Belton Parks and Recreation organized two public meetings on March 7, at the Harris Community Center. The purpose of the meetings were aimed at informing local businesses about the city’s efforts to bolster support in anticipation of...
Senator to speak at luncheon
Special to the Journal Salado Area Republican Women will be welcoming State Senator Pete Flores to their March 28th luncheon meeting at the Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main Street in Salado. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. Senator Flores’ topic will be the Human...
County judge calls for registration of rural watch parties
By LYNETTE SOWELL The Belton Journal Bell County Judge David Blackburn held a press conference, during which he declared a state of emergency ahead of the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. Judge Blackburn said that the county is currently projecting a significant...
Golden named lone finalist for superintendent of Belton ISD
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming Dr. Malinda Golden as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools. Golden has been serving as acting superintendent since January 10, 2024, following the resignation of Dr. Matt Smith. ...
Central Avenue bridge project underway
By DAVID TUMAThe Belton Journal The bridge is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its engineering significance and rarity of type. Built in 1920, it is an early example of a curved concrete girder bridge with a Type “I”...
City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The City of Belton recently held a public meeting at the Harris Community Center concerning an event called Solarbration, to coincide with the total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. The City of Belton is one of a number...
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce selects new board members and officers
Special to the Journal The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the election of four new and four renewing board members, and officers for its 2024 Board of Directors. The current Board of Directors voted to accept the nominations of the following individuals to...
Belton Establishes Beautification Committee
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal A Beautification Committee has been established by the City of Belton. The committee has met three times so far. Beauty is part of what makes a community stand out. Belton has that and is committed to improving upon and maintaining...