By Kierra Pixler, Managing Editor Bell County will soon see a new face, as Pat Duffield takes over now retired Linne McCall’s position. Duffield, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Patrol Operation lieutenant and wife of Precinct 1 Juice of the…
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By Peter Zuniga, Correspondent On Saturday, Sept. 1, runners from all over the area laced up their running shoes at Confederate Park in Belton. Belton First United Methodist Church hosted their 6th annual “Labors of Love” 5k, a race…
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By Peter Zuniga, Correspondent On Tuesday, August 28, Trevor Smith was inducted as the new president of the Belton Rotary Club. The District Governor for the club, Jerry Chapman, visited for Smith’s induction. Free lunch was provided…
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By Emily Keating, Correspondent Bringing this summer to a close, the Bell County Expo Center hosted the Central Texas State Fair from August 30 to September 2. There were many options of entertainment this year, including a different live…
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By Lindsay Starr Platt, Correspondent Bell County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on August 27 at the Commissioners Courtroom in the Historic Bell County Courthouse. Commissioner Judge Jon Burrows read a proclamation, proclaiming the month of September…
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By Heather Regula, Correspondent Janci Coker, the owner of Brody’s Steakhouse, is living a dream come true!.The establishment’s name is a unique mashup of Coker’s sons’ names – Brett + Cody = Brody. “In July 2017, I…
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By David Tuma, Publisher Everybody has seen the state of the art field house at Belton High School. The weight room and trainers room has no equal in this part of the state. The Tigers athletic department produces around…
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By David Tuma, Publisher The City of Belton’s Finance Department was recognized for the 26th consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association. Staff was presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation at the council meeting August 28. Members…
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By Peter Zuniga, Correspondent The entire Board of Trustees, including principals, teachers and various members of Belton ISD attended the Attendance Boundaries Meeting, held August 27, at 6 p.m. It was located in the Board Room at the Belton…
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Special to the Journal Johner Martin will be the keynote speaker during the 30th Anniversary of J.A.I.L. (Jesus Acts in Inmates Lives) Ministry Banquet, on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at the Bell County Expo Center in…
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