Published May 29, 2014 By Patrick Lacombe, Journal reporter Marion Grayson presided over her first Council Meeting as Belton’s Mayor Tuesday night. The first order of business was the presentation of a $2,000 scholarship from Waste Management Inc. to Belton…
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Published May 29, 2014 By Annie Wilson, Journal reporter Belton Independent School District made its financial information available to the public in one place on its website, www.bisd.net. Budgets and check registers for the last three years, annual financial reports,…
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Published May 22, 2014 By Devin Corbitt, News Editor Sparta Elementary School’s property became more beautiful on Monday with the addition of a birdbath. The natural stone bath was dedicated to the memory of two former Sparta employees, Dorothy Potts…
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Published May 22, 2014 By Devin Corbitt, News Editor Monday’s Belton Independent School Board of Trustees meeting was filled with warm welcomes as the board accepted multiple employees to the district along with the reinstatement of board members Jason Carothers…
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Published on May 22, 2014 By Annie Wilson, Journal reporter Hosting its fourth annual food drive, The Belton Journal is giving away four family pack season passes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfuls. For each non-perishable item donated participants…
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By Patrick Lacombe Journal reporter The city of Morgan’s Point Resort held its annual Lake Jamboree and BBQ Cook-off at Ansay Park last Friday and Saturday. The proceeds of the event benefit the Morgan’s Point Resort Emergency Services and First…
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Published May 22, 2014 By Devin Corbitt, News Editor The Better Belton Foundation received their second home this year, thanks to a donation from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The house, which is currently located at 1105 N. Pearl St….
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Published May 15, 2014 By Matthew Girard, Associate Editor With the help of students in the media technology program at Belton High School, the Belton Police Department is getting the word out about keeping your car safe. In a public…
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Published May 15, 2014 By Devin Corbitt, News Editor Jim Covington officially retired from office this week amidst his friends and family. His party was held on Tuesday and featured many prominent people in the former Belton Mayor’s life, including…
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Published May 15, 2014 By Matthew Girard, Associate Editor Voters of Belton made their decisions on the future of the city and the future of the Belton Independent School District last Saturday during the 2014 General Election. On the Belton…
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