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Groovy 60’s Senior Expo coming to Bell County Expo Center Sept. 24

The Bell County Senior Expo is held annually at the Bell County Expo Center and is free and open to the public. This year, it will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Expo is designed to showcase how...

BancorpSouth Bank names Jones as community bank President

Special to the Journal BancorpSouth Bank announced Tuesday the promotion of Robert Jones to president – Temple, Texas, community bank. In his new role, Jones will oversee the bank’s four branches in Temple and Little River-Academy, and foster deeper ties...

Belton community remembers September 11, 2001

By CASSSIDY PATE Belton Journal Events were held around the community on Wednesday morning, including walks from Belton ISD’s elementary schools, honoring the lives lost, those affected by and the brave men and women who responded to the tragic event...

Commissioners vote to replace fiber optic cables

Lindsay Starr Platt Belton Journal Bell County Commissioners met on Monday for the regular Commissioners Court meeting held at the Historic Bell County Courthouse. Commissioners once again discussed local conditions and took no action on the Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban). The Burn Ban went...

Hope springs eternal at Relay for Life fundraiser

By Katelyn Robertson, Editor   It is said that hope floats and, considering the amount of rain that fell in Belton recently, it’s a good thing it does.   For the more than 300 people that came to the Bell...

Students and officials tour Charter Oak Elementary

By Katelyn Robertson, Editor   With the school year coming to an end, students everywhere are getting excited for summer vacation. That could not have been any less the case on Tuesday, May 21 as 10 future fourth and fifth...

Goya sponsors Stem Cell for Life 5K featuring Rare Dog

By Katelyn Robertson, Correspondent   In true Texas style, chilly weather and some rain made their way back into town last weekend, prompting many to stay inside. The opposite was true for the almost 60 runners that made their way...

Morgan’s Point Resort swears in Mayor Gossett and Council

By David Tuma, Publisher   On Tuesday, May 14, Morgan’s Point Resort Mayor Dwayne Gossett was sworn in by Judge Ted Duffield. Donna Hartman was chosen by the council to serve as Mayor Pro-tem. Robert Johnson, Ronald Snow, Dennis Green...

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Groovy 60’s Senior Expo coming to Bell County Expo Center Sept. 24

by - September 12, 2019

The Bell County Senior Expo is held annually at the Bell County Expo Center and is free and open to the public. This year, it will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Expo is designed to showcase how...

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All the stars are closer

by - May 4, 2019

In honor of May the Fourth, this is a pair of editorials where the editor and publisher reflect on one of their favorite multimedia franchises. By Joshua Rivera, Managing Editor Like every pop-culture-inclined 30-something, I’ve been a fan of science...

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When one door closes: Robinson commits to A&M-Corpus Christi

by - August 6, 2019

Sports have unique ways of circling coaches and athletes around to cross paths. In early 2019, Belton Tigers first baseman Caleigh Robinson made a verbal commitment to NJCAA’s Angelina College in Lufkin. Robinson had one of her best seasons in...

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Upcoming live and online auctions!

by - November 9, 2016

UPCOMING LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTIONS- Mega Tool Auction- November 12th – 9AM, 402 S Austin, St, Holland, TX 76534- Estate Auction 1 Car, 3 Trucks, 2 Buses, Trailer & Thousands of Tools plus much, much more! Premium Signs Business Liquidation...

Groovy 60’s Senior Expo coming to Bell County Expo Center Sept. 24

The Bell County Senior Expo is held annually at the Bell County Expo Center and is free and open to the...

by - September 12, 2019

BancorpSouth Bank names Jones as community bank President

Special to the Journal BancorpSouth Bank announced Tuesday the promotion of Robert Jones to president – Temple, Texas, community bank. In...

by - September 12, 2019

Belton community remembers September 11, 2001

By CASSSIDY PATE Belton Journal Events were held around the community on Wednesday morning, including walks from Belton ISD’s elementary schools,...

by - September 12, 2019

Commissioners vote to replace fiber optic cables

Lindsay Starr Platt Belton Journal Bell County Commissioners met on Monday for the regular Commissioners Court meeting held at the Historic...

by - September 12, 2019

When one door closes: Robinson commits to A&M-Corpus Christi

Sports have unique ways of circling coaches and athletes around to cross paths. In early 2019, Belton Tigers first baseman Caleigh...

by - August 6, 2019

Brave statement: Belton Braves capture 12U district crown

The winner’s bracket finals of the 2019 Texas Teenage Baseball Association (TTAB) 12U Open Base District 10 pitted a couple of...

by - July 31, 2019

JV 7-on-7 spotlight: Cameron weathers Tigers rally to win 38-27

The Belton Tigers JV 7-On-7 team hosted the junior varsity portion of Monday Night League action (June 17) against the Cameron...

by - June 25, 2019

Freshman 7-On-7 spotlight: Big start leads to 25-6 Tigers’ win over Cove

Belton quarterback Connor Crews reads and delivers on the run against Copperas Cove on Monday. (Photo By Tony Adams, Sports Editor,...

by - June 25, 2019

All the stars are closer

In honor of May the Fourth, this is a pair of editorials where the editor and publisher reflect on one of...

by - May 4, 2019

Tales from the Bell County Cantina

The following local venues will be holding May the Fourth-themed events this Saturday.   • The Beltonian Theatre, located on 219...

by - May 3, 2019

Local authors to speak at Friends of Belton Library event

Special to the Journal     The 15th annual Friends of Belton Library Book and Author Luncheon will be held Saturday,...

by - February 8, 2019

Welcomed with open palms: New Belton karate studio teaches self-discipline, anti-bullying

By Kierra Pixler, Managing Editor     Developing courage, inner strength, self discipline and respect are just a few core values that...

by - February 7, 2019

The blues come to Belton: local musician to play at Firestreet Pizza

By Kierra Pixler Managing Editor Growing up hearing the soulful voices of artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and Al Green,...

by - January 24, 2018

Moffat resident honors late son with Adopt-a-Road program

By Kierra Pixler Managing Editor Funny and adventurous were just some of the words used to describe Christopher Wenger. Four years...

by - January 24, 2018

Goodyear celebrates Belton grand opening

By Kierra Pixler Managing Editor Goodyear recently held their grand opening of their store on Main Street and it was quite...

by - December 15, 2016

Aware holds Annual Christmas on the Farm

  By Danielle McCarthy Everett Correspondent Local nonprofit Aware Central Texas celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual Christmas on the...

by - December 15, 2016

Upcoming live and online auctions!

UPCOMING LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTIONS- Mega Tool Auction- November 12th – 9AM, 402 S Austin, St, Holland, TX 76534- Estate Auction...

by - November 9, 2016

APS assists elderly by putting resources in hand

By Kiera Pixler Correspondent Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (65 and older) and persons...

by - September 20, 2016

Residents brag on care, services at Park Place Manor

By Lindsay Starr Platt Correspondent “It is not home, but they care about me, and that makes it my home now.”...

by - August 31, 2016

Save the date: Senior Expo 2016 is near

Special to the Journal The 7th annual Senior Expo will be held on Tuesday, September 27, from 8:30 to 12:00 at...

by - August 21, 2016

Senior Expo features Roaring Twenties theme

By Patrick Lacombe The Belton Journal The annual Senior Expo was held Tuesday, and it was standing room only as people...

by - October 16, 2014

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