Lakewood Elementary  assistant principal receives grant

Lakewood Elementary assistant principal receives grant

Special to the Journal Lakewood Elementary School Assistant Principal Ashlie Thomas was surprised by the Education Service Center Region 12 Technology Foundation with a $12,940 grant on Tuesday morning. Thomas was one of nine Region 12 educators who are receiving over...
Belton celebrates new  mural downtown

Belton celebrates new mural downtown

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal Belton City Manager Sam Listi gets excited when he talks about Belton’s Beautification Committee and the progress they are making. The committee was developed in 2023 at the suggestion of then Mayor Wayne Carpenter. “I asked Sam Listi...
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...
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...
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...