Morgan’s Point Resort EDC plans Tiny Business Village
By David Stone The Belton Journal A village of garden shed-sized “chalets” that house small businesses could become a reality in Morgan’s Point Resort next year. According to Morgan’s Point Economic Development Corporation President Linda Bridges, the Tiny Business...
Vista Real Estate distributes 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes
By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal The parking lot of Vista Real Estate was bustling early last Friday morning, as the company handed out 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes, each including a frozen 11-pound turkey and a variety of sides, all at no cost to local families....
Early shoppers boost local holiday sales
By David Stone The Belton Journal A strained economy has Christmas shoppers hitting the stores early to spread out their shopping budgets, and local businesses say they are benefiting from the longer season. With only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this...
Community steps up for annual Food for Families food drive
By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal Residents, businesses, and organizations united on Friday at Helping Hands Ministry on Holland Road for the Food for Families Food Drive, an annual event held in partnership with KWTX, H-E-B, and the Boy Scouts. The drive aims...
MPR Christmas celebration set for Dec. 6
By David Stone The Belton Journal Dec. 6 promises to be a big day in Morgan’s Point Resort — Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s bringing his lovely wife along for an evening of fun, games and holiday music. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a parade from the MPR...
Last Market Days of 2024 draws vendors to downtown Belton
By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal Downtown Belton hosted the last Market Days of 2024 on Saturday, November 16, bringing together more than 39 vendors from the area. The event allowed local businesses to showcase their unique goods and connect with the...
UMHB dedicates endowed scholarship to local Medal of Honor recipient
Special to the Journal The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) and members of the Central Texas community established a Presidential Endowed Scholarship to honor fallen soldier Staff Sergeant Felix M. Conde-Falcon. SSG Conde-Falcon’s children, Richard Conde and...
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Bites and Insights
By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal The Belton Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses by hosting monthly “lunch and learns.” Recently, they switched to a monthly brunch-and-learn series called Business Bites & Insights that is the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday...
Body of Christ Community Clinic in Belton needs donations
By David Stone The Belton Journal The Body of Christ Community Clinic in Belton has provided 6,232 medical and dental visits since January 2023, but is facing a tight budget and is in need of donations. “We have a couple of big fundraisers that bring in money for...
City council authorizes contract for water and wastewater improvement project
By David Tuma The Belton Journal The Belton City Council recently authorized Cynthia Hernandez, the Executive Director of the Belton Economic Development Corporation, to execute a contract with Bell Contractors for the construction of the IH-14 water and wastewater...
Bell County Extension Office welcomes new Natural Resources County Agent
Special to the Journal Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bell County recently announced that County Extension Agent Meagan Cline has been selected as the new Natural Resources Agent for Bell County. Cline was unanimously approved by Bell County Commissioners on...
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Temple College hosts 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony
By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal Honoring veterans who have served both in the military and their communities, U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) hosted the 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) Ceremony at Temple College on SaturdayNovember 9. ...
First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend
By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal Belton’s First United Methodist Church welcomed a new Reverend on Friday, November 1. Reverend Patrick Hoffman and his wife Reverend Jennifer Chickering and their 2 children moved from Celina, Texas, a town north of Dallas. ...
Business relocates to downtown Belton
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Grappler’s Lair has moved to downtown Belton at 120 N. Penelope. The business is a UFC Veteran owned and operated academy. Their instruction includes Jiu-Jitsu and MMA and they were the first institute to bring these disciplines to...
Local veteran, business owner to address Salado Area Republican Women
Special to the Journal The Salado Area Republican Women (SARW) will have their last meeting of the year with a luncheon on Thursday, November 21 at the Salado Civic Center. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. and reservations are necessary for seating and food....
“Strike Force” wins tournament to raise funds for United Way
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The annual City of Belton Bowling Tournament was held last Thursday. It is a team building event where all departments across the city participate. The Belton Police Department team Strike Force won the tournament for the fifth...
Fundraiser to benefit family of Belton firefighter
By DAVID STONE The Belton Journal A benefit fundraiser for the family of 4-year-old Remi Wissinger will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 17, at KC Hall in West. Remi, the daughter of Belton firefighter LJ Wissinger and his wife, Alyssa, has been battling...
Belton celebrates Texas Arbor Day
By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal Texas Arbor Day was observed on Friday, Nov. 8 by the City of Belton Parks and Recreation Department at Liberty Park. “Several local business owners got together to raise money to replace the trees that were damaged during the...