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 Police Chief Announces Retirement

Belton Police Chief Announces Retirement

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis has notified City Manager Sam Listi that Ellis plans to retire from the City of Belton and municipal public service effective Feb. 2, 2024. “The highest honor of my career has been to serve alongside the...

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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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Belton Auto Technician Receives National Award

Belton Auto Technician Receives National Award

Harold Williams, an ASE Certified automotive technician from Belton, Texas, was recently honored with a national achievement award as the Toyota/ASE Master Automotive Technician of the Year. Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized on November 15, at the...

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