Welcome to the belton journal

Welcome to the belton journal

Belton's Heartbeat for Over 150 Years

Subscribe to our local newspaper in Belton and Temple, TX

The Belton Journal has proudly served the local community of Belton and Temple, TX since 1866. As the oldest Bell County business, we provide residents with the most relevant news, sports and stories. Through celebratory moments and challenges such as the Great Depression,  floods, and destructive tornados, we've stood strong by remaining a trustworthy source of local information.



Interested in subscribing to our local newspaper? We offer a free three-month trial to new subscribers. Contact us today to get started.

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Celebrate history and community with our weekly Thursday publication

Why subscribe to the Belton Journal?

There are many fantastic reasons to make Belton Journal your go-to local news outlet. Our weekly newspaper:


  • Only covers what matters most to Belton, Temple, TX, and the surrounding areas
  • Have delivered reliable, honest news through every challenge
  • Offer coverage on local sports, news, obituaries, and more


From glorifying sports victories to being by your side through difficult recessions, we deliver to your heart and mailbox every Thursday. Start enjoying our content today with a trial subscription.


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bell county senior expo

Join us at the largest, fastest growing senior expo in central texas! This  is truly an amazing event for all senior citizens, those who love seniors and anyone aspiring to be a senior someday!

Held the 4th Tuesday of September every year!

Stay connected to the community

Join our local newspaper in celebrating a long-standing legacy of service and community connection in Belton, TX and Temple, TX. We provide the local stories you can't read anywhere else. Cheer on the your favorite local football team every Friday night, or get information on our annual food drive. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here your entire life, we can't wait to be your trusted newspaper publisher.