By Kyle Cushman, Correspondent Fresh fruits and vegetables are a staple for many families, and the Belton Farmer’s Market has a lot to choose from. OK Mary Coppin manages the Belton Farmer’s Market. “I’ve been market manager for 20 years,”…
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By Julia Jones, Correspondent In a heartfelt and personal ceremony, Belton New Tech High School celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2017 and the future that each student will take part in. One hundred and sixteen students graduated from…
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By Julia Jones, Correspondent Processing in to the beat of the Marching 100, the graduating class of Belton High School gathered to celebrate their time in high school and to receive their diplomas. Six hundred and twelve students graduated from…
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By Kierra Pixler, Managing Editor For the fifth year in a row, The Belton Journal will be hosting it’s annual food drive. This year, we are teaming up with Summer Fun Waterpark. Individuals who donate food at the Belton Journal…
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Special to the Journal For the 2017-2018 school year, Jill Ross and Chris duBois will serve as co-principals at Belton High School. Ross is currently the principal of Belton New Tech High School @ Wasow, and duBois has been the…
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Special to the Journal Helping Hands Ministry welcomes Tasha Roberts as its newest staff member. As Executive Director, Roberts oversees the entire organization, handling everything from budgets to community partnerships, to staff, to fundraising. Roberts is a native of Belton….
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By Heather Regula Correspondent Altrusa International of The Chisholm Trail Club President Elizabeth Tanaka held her President’s Planning Retreat on Saturday, May 6, from 9:30 am-12 pm at the Temple Community Clinic. Sixteen club members attended the retreat and participated…
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By David Tuma, Publisher Belton reported strong sales tax revenues in two of the last three months. In March, sale tax returns from the state were up 5.9 percent. In May, Belton received $489,391, compared to $460,352 last year. For…
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By Haley Watson, Correspondent Texas A&M University Central Texas celebrated their 9th spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 13, at the Bell County Expo Center at 7 PM. Out of 314 graduates, 239, dressed in blue gowns, received Bachelor Degrees, and…
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By Lindsay Starr Platt, Correspondent County commissioners gathered for their regular meeting on Monday morning, May 15. The meeting was brief and shorter than usual as there was only one item to consider on the agenda. The minutes from the…
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