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A new sign has been erected for Bell Fine Arts

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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Pickup Your Belt Buckle Magazine Now!!

Pickup Your Belt Buckle Magazine Now!!

The population of Belton, TX has gone up 10% since the last census! Our free 88 page, full-color, Belt Buckle magazine tells all of our new friends what the area has to offer! It is stocked at the Chamber in newcomer packets, YEAR ROUND and is available at 75+ local...

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MPR city council narrows search for new city manager

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...

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Belton holds final meetings  ahead of total solar eclipse

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...

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Senator to speak at luncheon

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...

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Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

   The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Banquet to honor individuals and businesses for their leadership and investment in the community. The theme for the banquet was “Better Together” – celebrating partnerships, honoring servant leaders and...

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Golden named lone finalist for superintendent of Belton ISD

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.  ...

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Central Avenue bridge project underway

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”...

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7th Annual CASA 5k Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd

7th Annual CASA 5k Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd

The 7th Annual CASA 5K Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd. This event is one of our top fundraisers each year and allows us to continue serving abused and neglected children in Bell and Coryell Counties. This is a family event and all ages are welcome.    Race...

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Berg sworn in as new police chief

Berg sworn in as new police chief

   The official swearing in of Larry Berg as the new Chief of Police was held on Friday morning at the Belton Police Department. City Attorney John Messer administered the Oath of Office.    In a standing room only audience made up of family members, City Officials,...

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Retirement ceremony held for Ellis

Retirement ceremony held for Ellis

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal      Local and state officials, family, and friends gathered at the Cadence Bank Center Expo on Thursday afternoon to hon-or Belton Chief of Police, Gene Ellis, as he retired from nearly 15 years of dedicated service as chief.    A...

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City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

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...

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Belton Establishes Beautification Committee

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...

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Belton ISD Duo Receives All-State Musical Achievement

Belton ISD Duo Receives All-State Musical Achievement

Two Belton ISD high school students, Emily Jeong and Pablo Ureste, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming 2023–2024 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Musicians. Lake Belton High School sophomore Emily Jeong was selected for the All-State Orchestra....

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