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One dead after boating incident on Belton Lake
A 78-year-old man from Houston died on Sunday after he and his wife were separated from their boat while on Belton Lake, at Roger’s Park near Morgan’s Point Resort.
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CASA officially opens doors to new facility
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Bell and Coryell Counties held a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony, Wednesday, June 4, to officially open their new office complex in Temple.
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Registration Deadline is June 18 for Belton 4th of July Parade
The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 4th of July Parade but the deadline to register is Wednesday, June 18.
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Public hearing set for annexation
The Belton City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance annexing a parcel of property into the City of Belton on June 24, 2025, at the Harris Community Center located at 401 N. Alexander Street, Belton, Texas at 5:30 p.m.
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City of Belton wins at TAMIO Conference
The City of Belton won a first place TAMI Award and a second place Award of Excellence on Thursday at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Conference at Sheraton Downtown in Fort Worth.
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Council, EDC OK sale of 23.4-acre Rockwool tract
Belton’s City Council arranged for the sale of 23.4 acres on FM 93 to JonTex Properties during Tuesday’s meeting.
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Belton ISD offers free summer meals to all children
With summer break underway, Belton ISD is continuing its commitment to support students and families by offering free meals through the 2025 Summer Feeding Program.
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Belton Lions Club pushes to grow flag program
The Belton Lions Club is encouraging residents to sign up for its year-round Flag Program before July 4, aiming to restore participation after a recent drop caused by community turnover.
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Casa receives $70,000 donation from Wings, Pizza N Things
On Thursday, May 29, a $70,000 donation was presented to CASA of Bell and Coryell by Mike and Sara Dent, owners of Wings, Pizza N Things, marking the largest single gift in the nonprofit's 10-year history.
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Jones Home and Auto celebrates 75 years
Jones Home & Auto in downtown Belton is celebrating its 75th year in business.
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Belton High grad receives National Merit Scholarship
David Patrick Shelburne, member of the Belton High School class of 2025, has been named as one of more than 2,000 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
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City of Belton and EDC give update on Imagine Belton Plan
On May 29, the Belton Economic Development Corporation and the City of Belton, along with the sponsors Extraco Banks and First Texas Banks hosted a reception and gave a presentation and update on the Imagine Belton plan and implementation.
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Faith, service and scholarship define Belton High’s top graduates of 2025
Belton ISD is proud to recognize Julie He as the valedictorian and John Zachary Moehlenbrock as the salutatorian of Belton High School’s Class of 2025. Both students exemplify the very best of Belton ISD—resilient, serviceminded and deeply committed to excellence in academics and leadership.
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Lake Belton High celebrates class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian
Belton ISD is proud to recognize Bryce Fournier and Megan Bansal as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Lake Belton High School Class of 2025.
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Belton ISD honors Belton New Tech @Waskow’s top graduates
Belton ISD is proud to announce Chinonso Ogwudu as the valedictorian and Tran Le as the salutatorian for the Belton New Tech @Waskow High School Class of 2025. These two remarkable students exemplify academic excellence, leadership and the cor values of the Belton New Tech learning model.
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Standpipe Park opens in Belton
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of Standpipe Park, a $1.5 million project supported by Texas Parks and Wildlife and local partners.
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Belton ISD names 2025 teachers of the year
Belton ISD is celebrating the 23 outstanding educators selected as Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. These exceptional individuals were chosen to represent their campuses or areas of specialization in recognition of their dedication, innovation and passion for education. Each one plays a vital role in inspiring students and fostering academic success across the district.

Belton EDC announces new Amazon delivery station
Amazon has announced plans to expand its investment in Texas by opening a 127,000-squarefoot delivery station in Belton, located on Capitol Way, just east of IH-35. Launch plans for the facility are in the very early stages, with construction starting in the coming weeks.
Centex Vet Rides program offers transportation for veterans
The CenTex Vet Ride program serves veterans, active duty, National Guard, Resesrve, and their families and is funded by the Texas Veteran Commission (TVC) through the Central Texas Council of Governments (CT-COG).
Belton native commissioned
Twelve cadets from Slippery Rock University’s U.S. Army ROTC program were recognized for their commissioning as officers with the rank of second lieutenant during a ceremony on May 9 at the Performing Arts Center’s Miller Theater on campus.
Belton ISD announces two new elementary principals
Belton ISD announced last week the appointment of Courtney Brewer and Holly Griffith as the district’s newest elementary principals.
Lowe's celebrates Belton students entering the trades
Ten Belton High School seniors were celebrated last Tuesday morning as they walked the Lowe’s Foundation “blue carpet” and signed letters of intent to begin careers in the skilled trades.
Creekside trash keeps city crews busy
Belton’s creekside parks are typically immaculate, a testament to the city’s efforts to eliminate trash from its popular gathering spots, but after heavy rains, a deluge of debris often finds its way to Nolan Creek and its banks.
Belton ISD bilingual paraprofessional recognized at third annual BESA Ceremony
Education Service Center Region 12 honored the work of bilingual and ESL educators from around Region 12 during the third annual Bilingual/ESL Support Awards Ceremony on May 12.
Annual Stampede raises funds
Cyclists from across Texas arrived at the Harris Community Center on Saturday morning for the 2025 Belton Lions Club Stampede on the Chisholm Trail Bike Ride, an annual fundraiser that winds through the Bell County countryside.
Lakewood Elementary named Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School
For the second year in a row, Lakewood Elementary has been honored as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School—a prestigious recognition awarded to campuses that excel in creating safe, supportive and engaging learning environments.
National Day of Prayer observed in Belton
Under clear skies and the shade of the courthouse oaks, Belton residents took part in a prayer gathering for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1.
Dossman, Perales to be honored by tree planting
Trees will be planted and dedicated in honor of two outstanding Belton residents Friday morning during an event at Heritage Park
New park pavilion honors longtime BHS counselor
A large family pavilion was dedicated last week in memory of longtime Belton ISD counselor Debbie Potts who died last year.
Belton issues $17.9 million bond for projects
After weeks of delays, a $17.9 million certificate of obligation bond was issued Tuesday morning to fund several major projects, including Belton’s share of the $71.2 million expansion of the wastewater treatment plant shared with Temple.
CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties honors volunteers
More than 150 CASA volunteers were recognized last Thursday during the Advocate Appreciation Event hosted by CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties at the Bell County Museum. The luncheon marked the organization’s 10th anniversary serving children in the local foster care system.
Standpipe Park dedication set for May 16
The dedication of Belton's newest park - the highly anticipated Standpipe Park - will be Friday, May 16, according to Parks & Recreation Director James Grant.

Downtown Belton hosts busy first MARKET DAYS
Dozens of vendors lined the streets of downtown Belton on Saturday for the first day of Belton Market Days for the season.
Along with the market vendors, shoppers could purchase items from a variety of food vendors with specialty baked goods, cookies, salsa, local honey, fudge, jerky and more.

Belton High school student Council earns state recognition
The Burning of the B video highlights Belton High School’s longstanding homecoming tradition that brings students, alumni, families and the entire community together. The event, which spans more than 30 years, is organized by the senior class and student council officers and features a giant letter “B” wrapped in burlap and ceremonially set aflame.

CTRW Scholarship Endowment Foundation
This year’s recipient of The Kitty Pope Scholarship is Millye Edwards. Millye is the daughter of Tanya and Marcus Edwards. She resides in Salado and will be graduating from Salado Highschool this year. Mylee will be attending Texas A&M University this fall. Her field of study will be Agricultural Economics.

ASCO Spartacus Dash presents donation to Unbound Now
Employees of ASCO and members of Unbound Now were on hand for the check presentation. In his remarks, Spencer Ridgeway, ASCO Regional VP of Central Texas, shared that he knows how much these funds will assist in the daily operations of the organization to identify and respond to human trafficking in our local area.

1.2 million new striped bass coming to Belton Lake this week
The Lake Belton stockings will continue a massive move to boost the striped bass population in the Bell County lake. In 2022, Texas Parks & Wildlife introduced 2.2 million Sunshine bass into the lake, and in 2023 more than 400,000 Palmetto and nearly 700,000 Sunshine bass were released. Last year, 99,855 Lone Star bass fingerlings, 148,620 smallmouth bass fingerlings, and 780,255 Sunshine bass found new homes in Lake Belton...

Downtown businesses open for MARKET DAYS on Saturday
Market Days is a Belton tradition dating back to 2010. This weekend in downtown Belton Markey Days will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are 101 vendors signed up for this Saturday's event. Live music will be provided by Michael Mahler, Jay White and Martian Folk. An area food court will be available. Area restaurants and local merchants will be open for business.

Belton environmental leaders honored at partnership ceremony
The event included the signing of a proclamation declaring April as Sustainable Environment Month and the presentation of Environmental Ambassador Awards. Belton’s Oscar Bersoza, head girls’ soccer coach at Belton High School and vice chair of the Belton Parks Board, was honored as the city’s Environmental Ambassador for his leadership in organizing cleanup projects through the school’s athletics program

City of Belton Council election is May 3
On May 3, residents can vote in the City of Belton's first contested City Council election in five years and on a proposed measure to amend the City Charter to allow changes to the city's municipal court system. General Election Three City Council terms and expiring: Daniel Bucher (Place 5), Wayne Carpenter (Place 6), and Stephanie O'Banion (Place 7). Bucher and O'Banion seek to retain their seats, while Carpenter is not seeking re-election.

40th annual Bell County Relay for Life set for May 3
The 40th anniversary of Bell County’s Relay for Life will be Saturday, May 3, at the Cadence Bank Center’s Exposition Hall in Belton. Set up for this year’s event will start at 8 a.m. that day, and the actual Relay will be from noon until midnight. According to organizer Amy Jones, more than 500 participants and 33 teams are expected for this year’s local Relay.

Runners turn out for Roses for Hoses 5k
Local competitive runners raced this past Saturday at the Roses for Hoses 5k in Morgan's Point Resort hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. The race, part of the Centex Race Series, was held at Oakmont Park. "This event is a fundraiser that goes back to our fire department. It used to be cops versus robbers," said Nayda Santana, city admins/procurement director for MPR. "Thank you to everyone that participated and sponsored - the bib raffle had a...

BPD preparing to launch new data-sharing system
The Belton Police Department is testing a new data-sharing program that will go live by the end of May, according to Deputy Chief Daniel Aguirre. The program - Niche Centurion - was developed by Deputy Police Chief Allen Teston of the Temple Police Department. It allows local police agencies and the Bell County Sheriff's Office to share arrest records, property and evidence files and much more, according to Temple Police Chief...

Eldred’s Nursery Foundation receives $5,000
Amy’s Attic Self Storage recently donated $5,000 to Eldred’s Nursery Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Belton, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through job skill development, independence, and real-world business experience. Located at 1220B Main St., Eldred’s Nursery operates not only as a vibrant nursery selling flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees, but also as a transformative job...

One Community One Day returns
Rainy weather didn’t stop more than 60 volunteers from showing up to the Harris Community Center Saturday, April 5th to take part in One Community One Day, a citywide service event organized by the Belton Youth Advisory Commission and the City of Belton. Groups were assigned to 15 homes across the city to assist residents, most of them elderly or disabled, with yard work, minor outdoor repairs and general beautification.

Belton horse receives red carpet treatment at film fundraiser
One of Belton’s own four-legged stars, Ruger the horse, received a red carpet welcome at the Beltonian Theatre last Wednesday during a film screening and fundraiser hosted by BLORA Ranch to support its nonprofit program, Hoofbeats for Heroes. The “Red Carpet Rodeo” featured photos with Ruger, a silent auction, refreshments, and a screening of Jane Got a Gun, a 2015 Western...

Registration for Belton 4th of July Parade is now open
The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 4th of July Parade. The annual parade is a treasured family event with generations of central Texans lining the streets of Belton to celebrate the birth of our country. The theme for the 4th of July Parade this year is “Celebrating 175 Years of Bell County”. Bell County, as well as the City of Belton...

Holy Trinity Celtics take third overall at TAPPS State Academic Meet
Holy Trinity Catholic High School recently competed at the recent Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools State Academic Meet held in Waco last week. The meet is the private school equivalent of the UIL State Academic Meet. The Celtics took third overall, second in speech events, and were crowned the state champion team in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

Belton and Salado middle school students receive state awards
Ujunwa Ogwudu, a 7th grade student at Belton Middle School has been awarded a first place in the state for the 7th grade for an American History essay by the Texas Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. The American History essay contest is a national essay contest for students in the 5-8th grade.

Leadership Belton team presents Miller Heights Park Project
Leadership Belton hosted by the Belton Chamber of Commerce is working on a project to improve Miller Heights Park. They presented their project at the Belton Lion’s Club Meeting at the Dead Fish Grill on Thursday, March 27. “We are excited this Leadership Belton Project will improve quality of life for Miller Heights Park and the surrounding community.

Belton marks 175th anniversary with Legends on the Chisholm Trail
The City of Belton hosted the first Legends on the Chisholm Trail event on March 29–30 at The Landing at Creekside Park to celebrate the city’s 175th anniversary. The event featured Apache Crown Dancers, Native American flute performances, chuck-wagon food, cowboy church, vendors, and educational displays...

Students perform at teen open mic
Belton students took the stage last Thursday night to share original songs, poetry, and live performances in front of their peers. The Belton Youth Advisory Commission hosted Teen Night: Open Mic on March 20 at the Harris Community Center. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., students in grades 8 through 12 were invited to perform poetry play instruments or sing in front of a supportive...

Owner of RK Bass Electric retires after 40 years while leaving a legacy for his children and grandchildren
Robert Kenneth Bass, owner of RK Bass Electric started his business with his wife Cheryl Bass in 1984 and retired this March. Their office is located at 1200 E. FM 2410 in Harker Heights. “When we started, we found there was another company named Bass Electric in California. Now, we have 200 employees.

Organizations give away bicycle helmets
The Temple Children’s Museum hosted a free bicycle helmet and giveaway along with the Bell County Medical Alliance and Feed My Sheep on Saturday, March 15. “The Bell County Medical Alliance and Feed My Sheep did child’s bicycle helmet measurements and giveaways. They also had free vision screenings. No admission charge to the museum was necessary.
City council gives support for regional 9-1-1 district
The Belton City Council approved a resolution Tuesday supporting the transition of the Central Texas Council of Governments to a Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communication District. According to Sam Listi, Belton city manager, CTCOG currently administers the State’s 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Program, providing emergency dispatch equipment...

Local Salvation Army receives donation of 1,100 pounds of meat
Hugh Shine and the Buyer’s Team recently donated 1,100 pounds of meat to the Temple Salvation Army and Feed My Sheep in Temple. Both places prepare meals for the homeless. “The Buyer’s Team is a group I put together for the youth fair including Dennis Green with Johnson Brothers Ford, Donny Ringler, and Jason Scott with Mac Haik Dodge, and Pat Mullins.

Community gardening class teaches participants how to grow their own food
Helping Hands Ministry partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to host a six-week class that teaches people how to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The Growing and Nourishing a Community Garden program is designed to help people become more self-sufficient by teaching them how to grow their own fresh produce

Beltonian Theater up for sale
Do you have $800,000 to invest in downtown Belton? If so, a much improved 102-year-old business just might be a deal for you. Launched as a theater in May 1922 and purchased by Dr. Sara and Zechariah Baker in September 2018, The Beltonian Theater, 219 E Central in Belton, is for sale.

BISD students advance to state in National History Day competition
Belton ISD announced that 41 students from grades 4 through 12 will represent the district at the Texas State National History Day (NHD) competition at the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin on Saturday, April 5. This group, representing 15 different projects, marks the second-largest state contingent in the district’s history...
$17.7 million bond sale to be presented to Belton city council in April
A Certificate of Obligation bond proposal of up to $17.7 million will be presented to the Belton City Council next month to raise money for the expansion of the Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant and other projects. An adopted Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal years 2025-2029 identifies nearly...

Champion racecar driver meets and greets fans
Race fans in Central Texas attended a meet and greet for IMSA race car driver Chris Walsh at BMW of Temple last Wednesday. Walsh is an enlisted officer in the U.S. Air Force in special tactics and loves to race. “As a kid, I got into formula one and games that I could play. My Dad, Bob Walsh, was into cars.

Texas Association of Business gives presentation
The Belton Economic Development Corporation and the Belton Chamber of Commerce hosted Megan Mauro with the Texas Association of Business (TAB) as she presented on the 89th state legislative session. The meeting was held at the Harris Community Center on Friday.

Hickland shares updates over coffee
Bell County residents had the opportunity to drink a cup of coffee, listen, and ask questions of House District 55 State Representative Hillary Hickland as she gave updates on legislative priorities. The coffee meeting was held at the Central Texas Council of Government office on Friday.

Camp Tahuaya opens to public after upgrades
Camp Tahuaya, located at 2603 Tahuaya Drive in Belton, is now officially open to the public after traditionally being limited to Scouting programs. Longhorn Council, Scouting America, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the camp on Saturday, March 1...

'Take Me Home' helps BPD locate missing individuals with dementia
A new program implemented by the Belton Police Department is designed to help authorities locate people with dementia, autism or specific mental health needs who have wandered away from home. The program — Take Me Home — creates a local database with photos and personal information that...

Belton ISD Communications Department earns top honors
The Belton ISD Communications Department recently attended the Texas School Public Relations Association’s (TSPRA) annual conference in San Antonio, Texas. TSPRA is a professional organization committed to enhancing public school communications.

Construction could start on 1.8 mile MPR pathway
Construction could start on a new 1.8-mile pathway in the City of Morgan’s Point Resort in October of this year, and the $3.8 million project likely would take about a year to complete, according to City Manager Dennis Baldwin.

Texell Credit Union receives consecutive SBA lending award
Texell Credit Union received the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) #1 in Credit Union Lending Award for a second consecutive year. February 4, the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office presented the award to Vice President...

Families enjoy dancing activities at Father-Daughter dance
Fathers and daughters gathered at the Harris Community Center on Feb. 21 and 22 for the annual Father-Daughter Dance 2025, hosted by Belton Parks & Recreation. The event featured dancing, refreshments, photo opportunities, and a performance by Guzman Ballet Folklorico students.

Belton High School Seniors named National Merit Finalists
Belton ISD is proud to announce that Belton High School seniors Melo Arantes and David Shelburne, have officially been named National Merit Finalists, a recognition that places them among the nation’s most accomplished students. This prestigious designation is awarded to a select group...

WWE legends pay visit to Belton
Fans of professional wrestling got the chance to meet WWE legends Kane and “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase at Battleground Collectibles on Saturday. The meet-and-greet, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., drew wrestling enthusiasts from Belton and surrounding areas, with some traveling from cities like Houston and El Paso.

Big Britches thankful for customers
Big Britches dry cleaning and laundry had a ribbon cutting on Jan. 14 at their newest location at the former Pittman’s dry cleaners and alterations building located at 301 N. Penelope St. Owner of Big Britches, Ryan Michaelis, got into dry cleaning and laundry as a business investment with a for...

Anime Sunika convention draws crowd
Anime enthusiasts gathered at the Anime Sunika, a Central Texas anime convention, this past weekend at the Cadence Bank Center. The special guest headliner was actor, martial artist, and stuntman Taimak Guarriello, known for his lead role as Leroy Green in Berry Gordy’s...

Academy ISD students donate over 3,000 pounds of food to local pantry
Special to the Journal Academy ISD students proved the power of teamwork and generosity during their recent food drive to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry of Belton. In an incredible show of compassion, the district’s Bumblebees collected and donated more than...

Woodland Cottages opens retirement community in Belton, College Station
Special to the Journal Carbon Shepherd Development, a joint venture between two commercial real estate veterans, has announced the opening of two new Woodland Cottages communities in Belton, at 475 River Fair Blvd., and in College Station. Woodland Cottages is a...

Annual Christmas on the Chisholm Trail set for next weekend
By David Tuma The Belton Journal Christmas on the Chisholm Trail is set for December 6-7. The City of Belton and the Downtown Merchants Association kick off the Christmas season together with an event filled holiday celebration for the family. “There is magic with...

Vista Real Estate distributes 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes
By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal The parking lot of Vista Real Estate was bustling early last Friday morning, as the company handed out 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes, each including a frozen 11-pound turkey and a variety of sides, all at no cost to local families....
Morgan’s Point Resort EDC plans Tiny Business Village
By David Stone The Belton Journal A village of garden shed-sized “chalets” that house small businesses could become a reality in Morgan’s Point Resort next year. According to Morgan’s Point Economic Development Corporation President Linda Bridges, the Tiny Business...
Early shoppers boost local holiday sales
By David Stone The Belton Journal A strained economy has Christmas shoppers hitting the stores early to spread out their shopping budgets, and local businesses say they are benefiting from the longer season. With only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this...

Community steps up for annual Food for Families food drive
By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal Residents, businesses, and organizations united on Friday at Helping Hands Ministry on Holland Road for the Food for Families Food Drive, an annual event held in partnership with KWTX, H-E-B, and the Boy Scouts. The drive aims...

UMHB dedicates endowed scholarship to local Medal of Honor recipient
Special to the Journal The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) and members of the Central Texas community established a Presidential Endowed Scholarship to honor fallen soldier Staff Sergeant Felix M. Conde-Falcon. SSG Conde-Falcon’s children, Richard Conde and...

Last Market Days of 2024 draws vendors to downtown Belton
By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal Downtown Belton hosted the last Market Days of 2024 on Saturday, November 16, bringing together more than 39 vendors from the area. The event allowed local businesses to showcase their unique goods and connect with the...

Body of Christ Community Clinic in Belton needs donations
By David Stone The Belton Journal The Body of Christ Community Clinic in Belton has provided 6,232 medical and dental visits since January 2023, but is facing a tight budget and is in need of donations. “We have a couple of big fundraisers that bring in money for...

Belton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Bites and Insights
By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal The Belton Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses by hosting monthly “lunch and learns.” Recently, they switched to a monthly brunch-and-learn series called Business Bites & Insights that is the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday...

Bell County Extension Office welcomes new Natural Resources County Agent
Special to the Journal Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bell County recently announced that County Extension Agent Meagan Cline has been selected as the new Natural Resources Agent for Bell County. Cline was unanimously approved by Bell County Commissioners on...

City council authorizes contract for water and wastewater improvement project
By David Tuma The Belton Journal The Belton City Council recently authorized Cynthia Hernandez, the Executive Director of the Belton Economic Development Corporation, to execute a contract with Bell Contractors for the construction of the IH-14 water and wastewater...

Temple College hosts 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony
By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal Honoring veterans who have served both in the military and their communities, U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) hosted the 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) Ceremony at Temple College on SaturdayNovember 9. ...

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Business relocates to downtown Belton
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Grappler’s Lair has moved to downtown Belton at 120 N. Penelope. The business is a UFC Veteran owned and operated academy. Their instruction includes Jiu-Jitsu and MMA and they were the first institute to bring these disciplines to...

First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend
By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal Belton’s First United Methodist Church welcomed a new Reverend on Friday, November 1. Reverend Patrick Hoffman and his wife Reverend Jennifer Chickering and their 2 children moved from Celina, Texas, a town north of Dallas. ...

Local veteran, business owner to address Salado Area Republican Women
Special to the Journal The Salado Area Republican Women (SARW) will have their last meeting of the year with a luncheon on Thursday, November 21 at the Salado Civic Center. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. and reservations are necessary for seating and food....
MPR Christmas celebration set for Dec. 6
By David Stone The Belton Journal Dec. 6 promises to be a big day in Morgan’s Point Resort — Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s bringing his lovely wife along for an evening of fun, games and holiday music. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a parade from the MPR...
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Downtown Belton Street Party to
kick off Belton 4th of July Celebration
Despite the heat, crowds of people line the streets for the street party.
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Cherished scouting camp now open to public
Camp Tahuaya celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 20.
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Budget presentation focuses on Capital improvements
Belton’s Director of Finance Mike Rodgers presented a report at Tuesday’s city council meeting on a five-year capital improvement plan that ends in Fiscal 2030.
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StoneyBrook of Belton hosts senior prom
Prom season was in full swing at Stoney Brook of Belton this spring as the community hosted its annual Senior Prom 2.
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