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August 2018
- 16 : The Youth Advisory Commission: Turning students into leaders
- 15 : Bell County Comic Con 2018: Where pop culture and cosplay come together
- 13 : MPR first responders honored at luncheon
- 12 : Belton Fire Department participates in Sound the Alarm
- 9 : Ribbon-cutting of new EXPO Equine Event Center wows community
- 6 : Arusha’s hosts A Cup of Art featuring Jessica Grace Designs
- 6 : JC Stringz strikes a chord at Blends Wine Bar
- 5 : Belton City Council approves truck stop and parking
- 4 : Belton Chamber knocks it out of the park with Pittenger hire
- 3 : Granny’s Shaved Ice: It’s “slush” a great treat
- 2 : Don Ringler hosts pre-Comic Con event featuring Bumblebee
- 2 : BCYC and Don Ringler come together for raffle
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July 2018
- 31 : City of Belton is working on the budget for 2019
- 30 : Belton continues to make economic strides
- 30 : Maximize Potential is the athlete’s gateway to better fitness
- 29 : Belton native participates in RIMPAC, world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise
- 28 : Holloway’s Sports Center: A tradition of excellence continues
- 27 : Belton Police Detective goes above and beyond for residents
- 26 : The Process Is Complete: 10U Belton Bomb Squad completes TTAS State Championship run with 9-5 win over Cameron
- 26 : Knocking Down the Door: Belton Knockouts win 6U TTAS State Championship
- 26 : High Five: Two state titles, three more top four finishes have BYSA back on track
- 26 : Preventing Injury: UMHB students give away Hard Hats at H-E-B
- 17 : Third Annual “Christmas in July” Fundraiser jumps off
- 15 : Channel 6 promotes new morning, evening and weekend anchor lineup
- 14 : Belton expands Heritage Park
- 13 : Belton Skyline: building community among businesses
- 12 : New inductees lassoed into Ring of Honor
- 10 : Mary Ruth Briggs Library hosts summer reading program
- 9 : That Art Place: awaken your creativity!
- 8 : TPWD's Angler Education Class casts a line in Belton
- 7 : Belton G/T camps challenge students to design, build and create
- 6 : Dog training that’s off the leash
- 5 : Touch of Class brings a big music scene to a small town
- 5 : Snarls And Stripes
- 4 : Fire Street Pizza + Temple Children’s Museum: That’s amore!
- 3 : New fitness center promises privacy and supervision
- 2 : Texas Workforce awards IT fundamentals and certification grants
- 1 : ABC Supply to acquire land in Nolanville
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June 2018
- 30 : Loud engines, classic cars and good weather bring car enthusiasts to Belton
- 29 : Belton County Sheriff’s Department pursuit ends in open field
- 28 : Walking With The Wounded’s “Walk of America 2018” steps through Bell County
- 28 : City Council to replenish general fund
- 27 : Seton Medical Center Harker Heights – Cardiovascular
- 24 : Walk for Life raises awareness and funds
- 23 : Project Apple Tree: helping families for 18 years
- 22 : MPR Library receives large donation
- 21 : Un-Included Club hosts Club Energize! at Helping Hands Ministry
- 20 : Blackland Research & Extension Center conducts Field Day for farmers, ranchers and conservationists
- 20 : Strength and Conditioning Summer Camp draws big numbers
- 19 : Gunter Financial Services to move to downtown location
- 18 : Coaches in the Classroom: Petter’s “Book Love” encourages reading
- 18 : MPR Kids Fishing Derby reels in hundreds of participants
- 18 : Peddling to success: Nolan Creek Lodge gives bikes to kids
- 8 : Leon Heights Elementary hosts third annual Science Fair
- 7 : Runners make muddy memories at the Asco Spartacus Dash
- 7 : Lone Star Shoot Out to be held at Tiger Field on Friday and Saturday
- 7 : The 2018 Lone Star Shoot Out: A Beginner’s Guide in 7-On-7
- 7 : Belton youth gather for Austin indie The Bob Zula
- 4 : Central Texas Christian Disaster Response Team gets new truck
- 4 : Seton Medical Center Harker Heights – Emergency Room
- 3 : Belton Small Animal Clinic holds open house to debut renovations
- 2 : Land swap with UMHB and First Baptist Church Belton moves forward
- 1 : BISD breaks ground on Lake Belton High School
- 1 : BISD athletics inducts two athletes, two coaches onto Belton Wall of Honor
- 1 : BYBA and BYSA teams, players going all out to get into the district playoffs
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May 2018
- 31 : New local brewery taps into downtown Belton nightlife
- 29 : Reward offered for the return of two missing Belton dogs
- 28 : 2018 Belton ISD Athletics Summer Camps
- 28 : Belton Lions Club hosts annual Stampede on the Chisholm Trail
- 28 : Belton Parks and Rec to hold Movies in the Park series
- 28 : Kaitlyn Jones first Belton Softball alumnus to play on national champion, as TC wins NJCAA crown
- 24 : Students experience living history lesson on a once segregated Belton
- 24 : Seton Medical Center Harker Heights - Orthopedics
- 22 : FUMC to host human trafficking presentation
- 22 : Tigers Football prepared for Red and White Game on Wednesday afternoon
- 21 : Construction of the district’s second comprehensive high school to proceed
- 19 : Historic Central Avenue Bridge to get needed updates
- 18 : Downtown Belton Merchants Association: Celebrating 10 years of promoting economic growth
- 17 : Bell County Museum celebrates Cinco de Mayo in festive style
- 16 : When big dreams come in tiny packages
- 14 : Nolan Creek Lodge #227 and Belton Masonic Lodge #166 team up for the community
- 13 : Helping Hands Ministry's inaugural Trivia Night Fundraiser a success
- 12 : Local nonprofit Un-Included Club provides programs to help kids create positivity
- 11 : 11th Annual Turtle Festival brings smiles and laughter to Yettie Polk Park
- 10 : Kaylee Hausam chases gold in Texas UIL Class 6A State Track & Field Discus competition
- 10 : 2018 Lady Tigers stayed consistent, hungry throughout season
- 10 : Tigers head for area round match up against Flower Mound Marcus
- 10 : The Voice season 12 contestant Jay White to record Belton song
- 10 : The taste of sweet success: Sugar Shack in Salado offers candy and more
- 1 : Belton to host senior domino tournament
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April 2018
- 29 : Amor Ciego serves up cups of 5-Joe
- 28 : CASA on Main: Food trucks, music and more
- 27 : Belton New Tech film students’ “Call Me Back” premiered at The Beltonian
- 26 : Community members get a ride of a lifetime on Marine 61
- 25 : The ultimate turtle race is right around the corner
- 23 : From BHS Class of ’64 to the White House and beyond
- 22 : Belton teen reels in trash and bass
- 21 : BCYC holds first Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and more
- 21 : Make the most of your mulch
- 20 : Maids and Moore recognized at City Council for "Cleaning For a Reason"
- 20 : Looking through the glass: Triple Crown Glass and Mirror
- 19 : Official ribbon cutting for the Ramonce Taylor Youth Association
- 19 : The 17th Annual “Taste of Central Texas” draws a record crowd
- 18 : One Community One Day unites volunteers through home projects
- 12 : CenTex Chiropractic Center debuts in Belton
- 11 : Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Festival brings the community together
- 10 : Texans unite to eradicate porcine pests
- 9 : City of Belton applies for investment area designation
- 8 : Wall Street auditorium construction to be completed by fall
- 7 : Ribbon cutting ceremony opens new NAPA store
- 6 : UMHB offers low cost counseling to the community
- 6 : You “Do-Nut” want to miss this Project Celebration 5K Fun Run
- 5 : 3rd Annual Hometown Huddle gets kids outside and active at UMHB
- 5 : Maids and Moore recognized at City Council for ‘Cleaning For a reason’
- 4 : Harker Heights Teen Court versus UMHB’s “Moot Court”: A legal faceoff
- 3 : Rod Chopperz Car Cruise draws car enthusiasts to downtown Belton
- 2 : Community shows support during the Miller Springs Nature Center public meeting
- 1 : Central Texas Ride for a Child Fundraiser to be held April 7
- 1 : Movies, concerts and praise: Crossroads Bible Church
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March 2018
- 31 : Putting a spin on doing your laundry
- 30 : Nolan Creek Lodge recognizes Gregory Benton with banquet
- 29 : Did some bunny say “Easter Egg Hunt?” My Giving Tree holds 4th Annual Hunt
- 28 : Scores Belton celebrates third anniversary with new vision
- 23 : Sewer project to begin in South Belton
- 22 : Third House Session with Rep. Hugh Shine features update on the re-opening of Miller Springs
- 21 : Chisholm Trail Elementary students take action by lending a helping hand
- 21 : The Belton Journal Progress Report: The 2018 Spring Edition
- 19 : Miller Springs Nature Center: A big step towards re-opening
- 19 : WBCA honors Fran Garmon with Jostens-Berenson Lifetime Achievement Award
- 18 : 14th Annual Book and Author Luncheon raises funds for the Friends of the Lena Armstrong Public Library
- 17 : Belles of Belton to make a comeback this year
- 16 : 2nd Annual Freedom Fest in Belton raises awareness about human trafficking
- 15 : Lee Crossley Veteran’s Community: giving homeless veterans a hand up
- 12 : Fort Hood Chapter of Heroes on the Water receives equipment donation from Bass Pro Shop
- 11 : Belton Fire Chief recognized at conference
- 10 : Cultural Activities Center offers a unique sponsorship opportunity
- 9 : Board recognizes impact of community partnerships
- 8 : The TABA Home and Garden Show makes itself at home at the Expo Center
- 8 : Miller Springs Nature Center: A big step towards re-opening
- 6 : BEEA Luncheon with Style benefits 4-H scholarships
- 5 : The Adoption Collaborative of Central Texas hosts a foster care and adoption event
- 5 : Belton Softball 25: The 1993 Belton Softball Team broke the ground for success
- 4 : UMHB teams up with Hugh Shine for President’s Day event
- 4 : Bell County’s first Adopt-A-County-Road litter clean-up honors Christopher Wenger
- 3 : The Beltonian puts on Romance at the Movies
- 2 : Charles Cline named MPR Police Chief
- 1 : Justice 4 Mutts: all breed rescue needs the community’s help after fire
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February 2018
- 28 : Going green: Mother Earth News Fair returns to Belton
- 25 : Coffee Cup Cafe and C-Store celebrates their one year anniversary
- 25 : Daddies and daughters dance the night away
- 24 : Children find love and support at the Hope House
- 23 : Youth Fair and Rodeo comes to Belton
- 22 : South Belton Sewer System approved at council meeting
- 20 : Temple College alum discovers career in science at A&M Central Texas
- 19 : BHS students present South Pacific, the musical
- 18 : Artist 2 Artist Showcase brings a one-of-a-kind experience to downtown Temple
- 17 : Putting the ‘Personal’ Back in ‘Personal Care’
- 16 : Belton Masonic Lodge #166 hosts blood drive
- 15 : Early voting in Bell County will be February 20-23
- 15 : Belton readies for district title defense in 2018
- 15 : Eight Belton athletes make commitments to play sports at next level
- 14 : BISD School Board President Randy Pittenger to step down
- 12 : Arusha’s coffee shop debuts new and unique “Sha Taco” menu
- 11 : Cedar Crest celebrates 30 years in business
- 10 : Former Belton teacher Kent Lester to run for Congress
- 9 : 42nd Annual Boat Show floats into the Expo Center
- 9 : Legendary Tiger Harry Wilson passes away at age 62
- 8 : The magic of unicorns brings families together
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January 2018
- 31 : Lady Tigers win sixth straight district title, Tigers runner-up
- 30 : Casie Warnke headlines Artist 2 Artist Showcase
- 29 : MPR to add two vehicles for firefighters
- 28 : Belton Masons focus on basic health needs
- 27 : Council considers hike and bike trail expansion
- 26 : West Belton-TB Harris School Assc. hosts Harlem Nights
- 26 : Growth could mean $4.8 million sewer system
- 25 : Peace, Love, and Unity: Bell County Museum Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 24 : Seton Medical Center Harker Heights & Wellstone Health Partners now accepting Scott and White Health Plan Insurance
- 24 : David Tidwell inducted into THSBCA Hall of Fame
- 24 : Moffat resident honors late son with Adopt-a-Road program
- 24 : The blues come to Belton: local musician to play at Firestreet Pizza
- 22 : Celebrate the Big Game by tackling hunger
- 21 : Event venue hosts free yoga class to ring in the new year
- 20 : MPR Active Auxiliary to host the sixth annual Valentine Fireman’s Ball
- 19 : Antiques, collectibles and unexpected treasure hunting
- 18 : Council discusses sewage and trail updates
- 17 : Meeting the couple behind Belton’s newest auto parts store
- 17 : Filing begins today for Belton ISD trustee election
- 17 : Tigers win Midway Invitational Powerlifting Meet, Lady Tigers place second
- 17 : Belton finishes fifth at 19th Annual FoRRS Tourney
- 15 : Athletes soar to new heights at the Texas Elite Expo Explosion IX
- 13 : Lend a hand: volunteer opportunities in our community
- 12 : Museum rings in new year with arts and crafts for kids
- 11 : Lakewood Elementary breaks ground on new gym, music rooms
- 11 : Bell County Museum hosts “Unity!: A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
- 10 : Belton ISD Board goes over prospective contractors for upcoming projects
- 9 : Local funeral director recognized for excellence
- 8 : Cars and Coffee comes to Belton
- 7 : East 6th Avenue gateway project in the works
- 6 : Belton resident aims to empower young adults with new book
- 5 : Fire Street Pizza gets in the Christmas spirit with Santa Claus
- 4 : Belton Masons deliver Christmas cheer to families of our community
- 3 : Woods, Waters and Wildlife: Ever pheasants
- 3 : Historic store Cochran, Blair, and Potts reopens fully after restorations
- 2 : Dr. Ahuja - Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist - is accepting new patients
- 1 : Caroling with a hint of wine
- 1 : Compton McMurry to play at The Beltonian Theatre
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December 2017
- 31 : McDonald’s grand re-opening: new look, same great food!
- 30 : BCYC participates in the annual United Way Bowl
- 29 : Belton New Tech students help to clear out brush in MPR
- 29 : Church holds Blue Christmas service for those suffering loss
- 28 : Belton pursues hotels at Expo Center
- 28 : Santa Pal provides a holiday boost for those who need a helping hand
- 26 : Sudden Changes has a sudden bazaar
- 25 : BCYC sends aid to Refugio Boys and Girls Club
- 24 : New shoes bring big smiles to kids in need
- 23 : The ‘American Pickers” are headed to Texas
- 22 : Leon Heights holds Not-Quite-Nightmare before Christmas Festival
- 21 : Numerous updates underway for Belton
- 20 : Sculpture at Bell County Justice Center memorializes fallen officers
- 18 : Elf Jr. kicks off the Christmas season at CAC
- 17 : Parade of Lights lit up Lake Belton
- 16 : Warm Feet, Warm Hearts, Give Socks
- 15 : Christmas On The Farm: AWARE Central Texas raises proceeds for children
- 14 : Council shrinks annexation study area from over 1,300 to 455 acres
- 14 : Downtown Belton rings in the holiday season with third annual Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
- 14 : TxDOT considers relocation of US 190
- 13 : No. 1 UMHB vs. No. 2 Mount Union: A Prelude to Stagg Bowl XLV
- 10 : Canine hero honored with a brick on Patriot Way
- 9 : The Sami Show: Every vendor has a unique story
- 8 : Belton businesses engage with the community for Small Business Saturday
- 7 : Council gathers for final annexation meeting
- 6 : Thriving, new, Monarch Salon now open in Belton
- 5 : Whimsies: The newest chic boutique to come to Belton
- 5 : Rose rosette ravages Bell County
- 4 : Burden, Stephen and Osborne featured at A Cup of Art
- 4 : Reptile show at Expo Center brings exotic to Belton
- 3 : Mt. Zion United Methodist Church celebrates 173rd anniversary
- 3 : Letters & hammocks - Kameryn Boggess
- 2 : Let the Highland games begin
- 2 : Nature in Lights brightens up the holiday season
- 1 : BISD school board recognizes numerous teachers, new elementary school names discussed
- 1 : Student 2 Student hold annual fundraiser
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November 2017
- 30 : Networking with holiday cheer: Shopping, food, drinks, and door prizes
- 30 : Homeward bound: Belton groomer runs nonprofit rescue as well
- 29 : First BHS concert featuring 12 all-region performers
- 29 : Christmas on the Chisholm Trail begins this Saturday!
- 29 : Gone, but not forgotten - Texans commemorated in Remembering Our Fallen memorial
- 29 : Parents make families permanent on National Adoption Day
- 29 : New water line approved at MPR City Council
- 22 : What the Belton Journal is thankful for, 2017 edition
- 21 : Bell County Clerk’s Office awarded the Five Star Service Award by the Texas Department of State Health Services
- 20 : TxDOT urges drivers to ‘end the streak’ of daily deaths
- 19 : Military training serves local dog trainer well
- 19 : Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts
- 18 : Retro chic is back with Scbfashions & More
- 17 : A grand premiere for Belton’s renovated Beltonian Theater
- 16 : Bell County Expo Center celebrates 30 years with Alan Jackson and an unforgettable night
- 16 : Helping Hands Ministry looking for volunteers to help during holidays
- 15 : Robotics Club teaches students leadership via engineering
- 15 : In times of trouble, Texas Legal Services Center is there to help
- 13 : Getting into the mum spirit, three Belton moms give back to students
- 13 : Iron pumped at the Battle of Armageddon
- 12 : Athletes, family members and volunteers get excited for Belton’s Special Olympics
- 11 : Anxiety amid annexation
- 10 : Expansion of the Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail into south Belton
- 9 : Candy Trail scares up fun and fright in downtown Belton
- 7 : The flower shop that wins customers and communities
- 6 : MOAA helps a new generation of ROTC students
- 6 : Halloween must go on
- 5 : Finney Insurance Agency gives the residents of Central Texas peace of mind
- 4 : Belton Senior Activity Center partners up with Belton Civic Leaders
- 3 : Annual Halloween Carnival brings the family fun
- 2 : Belton prepares for growth, annexation contested
- 2 : Obituary - J.D. Gulley
- 1 : Festival on the Chisholm Trail offers a unique spin on Market Days
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October 2017
- 31 : Texas Bus Fest rolls into Morgan’s Point at Oakmont Park
- 30 : Louis “Lou” Griffin announces plans to run for Justice of the Peace
- 29 : Harper-Talasek and Kindred pair up for Hot Rods for Hospice
- 28 : Bell County Heart Walk: leading the way towards a healthier lifestyle
- 27 : TouchDOWNS: Another cherished moment in UMHB history
- 27 : BISD Board chooses name, mascot for new high school: Lake Belton High School
- 26 : Belton’s small town feel makes it big! Day Tripper season 9 premiere
- 26 : David Shepperd Charity Bass Fishing Tournament
- 25 : BEEF hosts and rolls out the Red Carpet
- 25 : Taekwondo Renegades bring home honors
- 24 : Chicken ordinance considered at MPR meeting, possible annexation of Oakmont Park
- 23 : The time and rules are changing in the fishing game
- 22 : CTRG can’t escape second-half hole, falls to San Angelo 190-145
- 21 : BHS Senior earns perfect score on ACT, four other students receive letters of commendation
- 20 : Park Place Manor celebrates 30 years of service
- 19 : Friday night’s football game was more than just a game
- 19 : Unity in the CommUNITY — Temple/Belton taking on Breast Cancer
- 18 : Arusha’s: A hidden gem
- 17 : National Night Out for the Belton Community
- 16 : City of Belton set for record year in 2017
- 15 : A sneak peak at upcoming Downtown Belton Merchant’s Association events
- 14 : Broken crayons still color: Tirzah joins The Crayon Initiative
- 13 : Belton’s first Bacon, Brews and Blues draws in residents from all around
- 12 : Ladies Auxiliary hosts first annual 5K and chili cook-off
- 12 : Polka Sunday at First Presbyterian Church
- 3 : Community supports The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- 2 : Belton Firefighters save local business from potential disaster
- 1 : Woods, Waters and Wildlife: The Cricket Run
- 1 : A Cup of Art shines a light on Help Heal Veterans
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September 2017
- 30 : Belton ISD students sworn in as members of Youth Advisory Commission
- 30 : Texas Honey Queen graces local beekeepers
- 29 : Bell County Commissioners thank KISD for their efforts in helping with Hurricane Harvey
- 28 : The splash pad comes to a close with a Soggy Doggy Day
- 28 : Former Killeen, Temple city manager David Blackburn to run for Bell County Judge
- 28 : Kona Ice: A chilly treat for all ages!
- 22 : The Black Daisy Boutique brings a unique twist to downtown Belton
- 20 : Woods, Waters & Wildlife: Saints of the Flood-Stricken Cities
- 19 : Magic Belles hold mattress sale fundraiser
- 19 : 2nd annual Concert for Peace
- 18 : Belton continues to show growth all around
- 17 : Lena Armstrong Public Library provides for senior citizens
- 16 : Bell County Senior Expo on Sept. 26
- 15 : Annual 4-G 5K raises funds for the Body of Christ Community Clinic
- 15 : New bacon festival on tap for September
- 15 : 35rd Annual Temple model train show this weekend
- 14 : 30th Annual Central Texas State Fair brings in a record crowd
- 13 : See second-hand, first-hand!
- 12 : Woods, Waters, and Wildlife: Dove Season
- 12 : Bell County Senior Expo 2017 Flipbook
- 11 : BHS Class of 1972 gathers 45 years after graduating
- 10 : Belton Nazarene Church to celebrate 100 years
- 10 : Annual Game Day Event has the Expo Center in it’s sights
- 9 : The new meaty addition to Schoepf’s
- 8 : Belton ISD says good-bye to Executive Director of Communications
- 8 : CrossFit SPRAG hosts 2018 team
- 8 : Community rallies together over Miller Springs Nature Center
- 7 : Woods, Waters and Wildlife
- 7 : Belton community rallies together to help Harvey evacuees
- 6 : Belton Convocation brings together staff and students before the new school year
- 5 : Belton ISD completes $130 million bond sale
- 4 : Belton gathers for eclipse viewing at Heritage Park
- 4 : Communities unite to “Fill the Bus!”
- 2 : Barking away again in Barkaritaville
- 1 : Mobi Dog: A bark-tastic place!
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August 2017
- 31 : Summer reading program at MPR Library brings activities and fun for children
- 31 : Gala of the Royal Horses: Carousel of Dreams delights audiences
- 30 : Projects are happening at every turn in Belton
- 29 : Lights, camera, action! Missoula presents The Tortoise Versus The Hare: The Greatest Race
- 28 : Students of Belton High School bring out their creative sides
- 28 : Community rallies together over Miller Springs Nature Center
- 27 : Belton Fire Department holds annual blood drive
- 26 : Community members meet for the new high school in Belton
- 25 : Local VFW post honors Purple Heart
- 25 : Bell County Commissioners reinstate burn ban until September 18
- 24 : Construction is happening in all areas of Belton in a record year
- 24 : Chickens, horses, and kissing puppies: Bell County 4-H
- 23 : Volunteers join forces for Project Apple Tree
- 22 : Belton and Bell County improve downtown parking opportunities with new lot
- 21 : Belton icon Berneta Peeples celebrates 100th birthday
- 21 : Fire chief honored for saving homes in MPR
- 20 : TBBOR Duck Dash was a quacking success!
- 19 : Community helps kids prepare for upcoming school year
- 18 : New sidewalk protects pedestrians on I-35 frontage road
- 18 : “Gala of the Royal Horses: Carousel of Dreams” trots into Belton
- 17 : Comic Con a smashing success!
- 16 : New HS, old traditions could lead to future identity crisis...namely my own
- 16 : Return of The Belton Journal Progress Report: The Fall Version
- 15 : Andy’s Fans Bring in Electric Fans
- 14 : Oliver Family Benefit at The Gin
- 13 : VFW Post 4008 holds first responders' appreciation luncheon
- 12 : Bend of the River Botanic Garden: Conceptual Master Plan
- 11 : Community welcomes Pastor Teon at Mt. Zion
- 10 : Keeping Belton beautiful with community litter clean-up
- 10 : Director of Bell County technical services department recognized
- 9 : Finance department shines at city council meeting, wins award
- 8 : 5,000 attended annual Jehovah’s Witness convention
- 7 : Bridge maintenance discussed at public TXDOT meeting
- 6 : Artist 2 Artist Showcase shines a light on local talent
- 6 : Christmas in July brings together those who fight family violence
- 5 : Drum Corps International brings the heat once again
- 5 : Rod Chopperz Car Cruise on Belton Square
- 4 : Belton Thunder 8U finishes second at Texas Teenage Coach Pitch State Tournament
- 4 : Belton Volleyball holds tryout, two scrimmages this weekend and regular season starts against Stony Point Monday
- 4 : BTABC: Supporting all of Belton ISD Sports
- 4 : Disc Golf 101 scores big at Heritage Park
- 3 : Sweet Confections spans the gap with Pokémon GO
- 2 : Car wash fundraiser for Cen-Tex RollerGirls
- 1 : Belton charter school holds open house for prospective families
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July 2017
- 31 : The history behind the Musick Alumni Center and Museum
- 30 : City Council discusses fee increase, fire codes, housing at meeting
- 29 : Police symposium helps to strengthen community
- 28 : Trash clean up party scheduled for Chalk Ridge Falls Park
- 28 : Burn ban approved until Aug. 21
- 27 : Texan and British bands draw crowd to Schoepf’s Backyard
- 25 : Belton library upgrades its catalog and summer programs
- 24 : MPR to improve drainage issues in the Bay Court Street area
- 23 : Reining in cancer: A benefit for Lauren
- 22 : Local Beltonian appointed to State level of Disabled American Veterans
- 21 : Community garden brings the green to Belton
- 20 : Bell County Comic Con: where local heroes and superheroes meet
- 19 : That Art Place hosted Belton Rocks event
- 18 : Central Texas Children’s Center holds 3rd annual Freedom Breakfast
- 17 : Families enjoy fun at the carnival at Confederate Park
- 16 : Breakfast with a cop held at Belton Wal-Mart
- 15 : Foster Love Bell County - Christmas in July
- 14 : UMHB alumni gather to package meals for Syria
- 13 : Tens of thousands celebrate 4th of July with annual parade
- 13 : God and Country Concert kicks off July 4th Celebration
- 13 : Belton second, UMHB to repeat in ASC in DCTF 2017 predictions
- 13 : Belton Exes Tournament brought out fun-loving good times and golf
- 12 : The Belton Journal recognized with honors at 2017 Texas Better Newspaper Awards
- 11 : New soap and candle shop comes to Belton from down under
- 10 : British soccer camp teaches new skills to Belton players
- 10 : Belton High School student elected as Texas Boys State Governor
- 9 : NFL players visit patients at Children’s Medical Center
- 8 : Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hosts fundraiser in Belton
- 8 : Local girl competes in National American Miss Texas Pageant
- 7 : Bell County Cowboy/Cowgirl Hall of Fame inducts six
- 7 : Directional signs to go up throughout the Belton area
- 6 : Crotty Funeral Home comforts families with therapy dog Libby
- 6 : Santa Claus is coming to town!
- 6 : BYBA Belton Invitational showcased best in area’s up-and-coming players
- 4 : Bowfishing in Belton: The sea hath fish for every man
- 3 : Local artist paints her way to success at A Cup of Art
- 2 : Belton Tiger Journalism Camp is back with more articles to read
- 2 : Local couple adventures with Belton ghosts, wraiths
- 1 : A legacy of love brews at the Coffee Cup Cafe and C-Store
- 1 : Racers dash to the finish line for local charity
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June 2017
- 30 : Belton Church of Christ hosts first hero celebration
- 30 : Greater outer loop planned for Belton
- 29 : Annual parade tradition continues
- 29 : Bell County High School seniors receive scholarship awards during Commissioners Court
- 29 : Excellent baseball displayed at BYBA City Championships
- 29 : Excellent baseball displayed at BYBA City Championships
- 28 : Belton Rocks: bringing our community together
- 27 : Learning and fun link at Bricks 4 Kidz summer camp
- 26 : Vietnam War POW speaks at local church
- 25 : Bell County Expo hosts City-Wide Garage Sale
- 24 : 2017 Fiscal Year Strategic Plan reviewed, 2018 Fiscal Year Budget Plan presented to City Council
- 24 : Public Safety tops 2017 General Fund
- 23 : Parks and Rec serves up a splashing good time!
- 23 : Electrical panel purchase approved for Expo, Heartland Quarries rip rap rejected
- 22 : Tiger Journalism Camp comes to Belton
- 22 : Bell County Museum hosts first Educator Day
- 21 : CHIPS coordinator Wyatt speaks at Rotary Club
- 19 : Central Texas Food Bank holds 5th Annual Meals That Matter
- 19 : AWARE Central Texas featured at Belton Chamber Coffee Connection
- 18 : Local VBS helps children with sensory needs
- 18 : Local Realtor gives helpful tips for potential homebuyers
- 17 : First United Methodist Men gather for food and fellowship
- 17 : Through the eyes of legends: Hamburger King
- 16 : Belton’s new furniture and mattress store is now open
- 16 : 8 Year-Old Author from Belton Hosts Book Signing for McLane Children’s Medical Center
- 15 : Belton Farmer’s Market - Open for Business
- 15 : Local VFW post honors veterans with Memorial Day ceremony
- 14 : Belton High School graduates 612
- 14 : 116 students graduate from Belton New Tech
- 14 : Friends gather for food, fundraising, fellowship and washer flinging: The Randolph/Coats Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
- 14 : Edwards, Drake, Robinson named to TGCA 2017 All-State Team
- 9 : In memoriam: Daniel Ray Ernest McIsaac-Dunn
- 2 : Scenes from 2017 Class 3A State Championship Game
- 2 : Finished Beesness: Furious seventh inning rally earns Academy UIL Class 3A State Softball Championship
- 1 : The 5th Annual Belton Journal Food Drive
- 1 : Quick first inning sting, defense of The Hive earns Academy trip to Class 3A Finals
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May 2017
- 31 : Belton High School leadership changes announced
- 30 : Helping Hands Ministry Hires New Executive Director
- 30 : Ark foundation honors local student and budding designer
- 29 : Altrusa International: Fanning the Flames for Community Service
- 29 : Local nursery provides job training for special needs young adults
- 28 : Commissioners approve Line Service Easement for Belton utilities
- 28 : Texas A&M University Central Texas celebrates 9th spring commencement
- 28 : Housing starts in Belton up 106 percent
- 28 : Bella Sona choir performs annual spring concert
- 27 : Belton ISD long-range facilities plan moves forward
- 26 : First United Methodist Church holds annual Spaghetti Day
- 26 : Forever Red Tigers meet with today’s Tigers on tradition, pride
- 25 : Belton High School band says goodbye to assistant band director
- 13 : Low stress, lots of love: a dog trainer’s life
- 13 : Nolan Creek School bolstered in upcoming school year
- 12 : Renovations for the Bell County Loop Jail service entry ready to move on
- 11 : MPR adds more lots for development
- 10 : Belton slows down for 10th annual Turtle Fest
- 6 : Ernie Haase and Signature Sound to make first appearance in Temple
- 5 : Eggs-actly perfect weather for hunting eggs
- 4 : Coalition honors Incredible Kids
- 2 : Local auto parts store still serving Belton four decades later
- 1 : Spring into good car care with these helpful tips
- 1 : City of Morgan's Point Resort May 6, 2017 election questionnaire
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April 2017
- 30 : BISD instructor leads students to Automotive Technical Career
- 29 : Bell County ready to advertise for sealed bids for two upcoming projects
- 28 : UMHB holds 78th Annual Easter Pageant
- 27 : All leashes are off at the agility dog show
- 23 : McLane's hosts Eggstravaganza! for Local Youth
- 23 : Council extends Juvenile Curfew Ordinance, Mayor proclaims April Fair Housing Month
- 22 : Lakewood Elementary: Standing Side by Side on Old Glory Day
- 21 : Belton Baseball visits Champion Children at McLane Children’s Hospital
- 21 : 2017 Altrusan of the Year given to Belton woman
- 20 : BISD HS bond issue important ballot item (Part 1)
- 20 : May the Cheese food truck confirmed Best Between Buns
- 11 : BCYC opens new Joan Pirtle Early Childhood Development Center
- 10 : Master Gardeners plants seeds of horticulture knowledge
- 9 : Baseball complex at Heritage Park named after 12-year-old Jace Jefferson
- 8 : The Ark Foundation hosts first annual Freedom Fest
- 8 : Belton ISD board authorizes purchasing site for future schools
- 7 : Local youth compete for college scholarships at the Texas National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Tournament
- 7 : Heights Chief of Police Reinforces Law Enforcement Responsibilities to CTTP Members
- 6 : One Brick at A Time: Honoring past and present service members at Belton’s Patriot Way Brick Walk
- 4 : Central Texas Youth Services aims to help CenTex families and youth
- 3 : MPR volunteer firefighters and Ladies Auxiliary prepare copious amount of pork
- 2 : Award-winning photographer and Treble Soul featured at A Cup of Art
- 1 : New Board & Brush studio gives Beltonians a chance to explore their creativity
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March 2017
- 31 : City of Belton facade grants modernizing historical downtown
- 30 : Annual Bell County Museum Garage Sale brings in attendees from around the state
- 30 : Decrease in speed limit on Old 95 and Wilson Valley Road approved by Commissoners
- 29 : BCPAAA Holds Fundraiser at Freddy’s
- 29 : Plans to rename baseball complex in honor of late 12-year-old ball player move forward
- 28 : The old, the new and the viable
- 28 : City Council hears request to evaluate condition of historic Standpipe
- 28 : Cultivating Character at Chisholm Trail Elementary
- 28 : One Community, One Day Event needs volunteers
- 22 : Belton Chamber gears up for spring programs
- 21 : Home permits up 223 percent in Belton
- 21 : McLane Children’s Medical Center receives safe place designation
- 20 : Belton booms with 622 lots opening up for development this summer
- 20 : Belton native Potts brothers 90th birthday party was one for the ages
- 20 : City applies for home replacement grant
- 19 : Local preservationists make "major progress" in restoring 1874 church
- 19 : Just a Swingin’ at the 20th Annual Texas Western Swing Showcase
- 19 : TMLI Certificate of Achievement awarded to councilman
- 18 : UMHB Performing Arts Center to be completed by October
- 18 : Judge Jon Burrows now on two new election boards
- 18 : Belton Public Works director to retire
- 17 : The Three H Club: Hogan, Hohhertz, and Holman top The Progress Report for the week of March 17
- 17 : Former BHS Track & Field star Mahler wins third NCAA T&F All-American award
- 17 : Central Texas student teachers take education concerns to Capitol
- 16 : No. 12 Belton downs Grey Wolves, Pantherettes, Bobcats to take 8-6A lead
- 16 : Cavalry first home game in history Saturday at EXPO
- 16 : Belton’s newest business, uncorked
- 15 : Trails of Hope 5K Run
- 15 : Tigers beat Guyer in walk-off, upset 5A No. 4 Prosper to highlight HP Tourney
- 14 : Local dentists partner for annual event
- 13 : Master Singers “Sing It Forward” for three year old Buddy
- 12 : BCSD to aid Salado with law enforcement
- 11 : Next phase of Hike and Bike trail to begin, Lena Armstrong Library recognized
- 10 : Home & Garden Show draws thousands to Expo Center
- 9 : Live Action Role Play comes alive in Belton
- 7 : Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb to raise funds for baby rescue center in Tanzania
- 6 : TMLI Certificate of Achievement awarded to Morgan’s Point Resort mayor pro tem
- 5 : City of Morgan’s Point Resort election
- 5 : Fort Hood Lemonade Day dated for May 6.
- 4 : UMHB to construct new residence hall
- 4 : The movers & shakers of Belton
- 3 : North Belton Middle School performs Legally Blonde musical
- 3 : First feral hog toxicant to hit texas market later this year
- 2 : Mother Earth News Fair draws capacity crowds
- 2 : City to sell two county police vehicles
- 1 : UMHB associate dean introduces his friends
- 1 : Teams Gear Up for 2017 Family Promise Bed Race
- 1 : Belton resident to appear on season 12 of The Voice
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February 2017
- 27 : Sales tax rebate dollars from the state were up for Oct. and Nov.
- 26 : City of Belton Hosts Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance
- 26 : Local nonprofit aims to give homeless families more support in year ahead
- 25 : Belton woman turns 100 years old, surrounded by loved ones
- 25 : County auditor approved to advertise for bids
- 24 : Bell County Hosts Annual Youth Fair
- 24 : May 6 meeting for mayor, city council
- 23 : Obituary - Viola Lou Cornelius
- 23 : Obituary - John H. Starling Jr.
- 23 : Obituary - Lois Elizabeth Curb Love
- 23 : Obituary - Patrick Edward Williams III
- 23 : 23rd Annual Baylor Women’s Brunch
- 23 : Convention center a strong possibility for Belton
- 21 : Baylor Scott & White constructing new facility in Pflugerville
- 21 : Bell County Museum hires new Executive Director
- 20 : Exchange Club preps for 2017 community service projects
- 20 : Aware Central Texas announces new Executive Director
- 18 : Softball goes 4-2 at Bryan-College Station Tournament
- 17 : Belton New Tech AP environmental class trip to local limestone mine
- 17 : Belton ISD board calls bond election for May 6
- 16 : Obituary - Wesley Lynn Bright
- 16 : Obituary - Katye Myrle Huey Brown
- 16 : Obituary - Carol Marie (Talley) Hallbauer
- 16 : Obituary - Glen Maddux
- 16 : Obituary - Linda Gayle (Roden) Northham
- 16 : Obituary - Betty W. (Titlow) Stockton
- 16 : GPS systems approved for sheriff’s department
- 16 : Bell County Medical Alliance teams up to ensures the safety of local kids
- 15 : Swing into spring with 4-H
- 15 : United Way of Central Texas’ provides tax help through VITA program
- 15 : Giving a voice to the children
- 15 : Daddies and daughters dance the night away
- 14 : Madrigal’s performace outstands at MOAA
- 14 : Ronald McDonald House Charities: A home away from home
- 10 : Belton continues to dominate as the place to live
- 9 : Obituary - Harry Bauerschlag
- 9 : Belton High School students raise awareness
- 9 : Obituary - Christina “Christy” Campbell
- 9 : Obituary - Nelda A. Finney
- 9 : Obituary - Della L. (Duty) Bridges McDaniel
- 9 : Obituary - Margaret Ann Rose
- 9 : Obituary - Lois D. Tubbs
- 9 : Obituary - Wallace P. Williams
- 8 : Texas Youth Hunting Program offer unique youth hunts
- 2 : Obituary - Troy E. “Butch” Holder
- 2 : Obituary - O. L. Petty, Jr.
- 2 : Obituary - Anna Mercer
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January 2017
- 26 : Obituary - Jennifer Lynn Cummins
- 26 : Obituary - Carl Drake
- 26 : Obituary - Anita A. Nessitt
- 26 : Obituary - Charles Fredrick Owens, Sr.
- 26 : Obituary - Wallie Lee Schiller
- 19 : Obituary - Tina Champion
- 19 : Obituary - Sandra Jane Emery
- 19 : Obituary - Bruce David Kelley
- 19 : Obituary - Rae Elton Lisenbe
- 19 : Obituary - Lynn Merrel Maddux
- 19 : Missing important member of our family
- 12 : Obituary - Carroll Lee Forgy
- 12 : Obituary - Michael Gulley
- 12 : Obituary - Frederick Edmond Lewis, Jr.
- 12 : Obituary - Katy Smith
- 12 : Obituary - Bessie Mae (Lambright) Williford
- 12 : Obituary - Clifford Dale Jones
- 12 : Obituary - Dixie Lee Miller
- 5 : Obituary - Leon E. Rose
- 5 : Obituary - Maurice Weber McNeese
- 5 : Belton Softball: A test at Friends of Round Rock Tourney
- 2 : Headstart commits to building stronger families
- 2 : In The Mood hosts New Year’s Eve dance
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December 2016
- 23 : Belton businesses celebrate the season at Holiday Open House
- 23 : Belton Football’s end of season banquet celebrates 2016
- 23 : BJ’s Flower Shop settles into new location
- 15 : Thousands share a meal at H-E-B Feast of Sharing in Temple
- 15 : Aware holds Annual Christmas on the Farm
- 15 : Goodyear celebrates Belton grand opening
- 15 : Master Singers’ Christmas concert series finale set for Monday
- 15 : No. 1 UMHB playing for NCAA Division III National Championship against Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Stagg Bowl XLIV
- 8 : Ronald McDonald House Charities in Temple hosts Christmas fundraiser
- 8 : 1874 Church seeks immediate funding
- 8 : No. 1 Mary Hardin-Baylor bolts to 27-10 victory over Linfield in NCAA D-III Second Round, play Wheaton Saturday in Quarter Final
- 8 : AWARE Volunteers help to prepare for their annual Christmas on the Farm
- 8 : Angel Tree fosters parent-child relationships
- 1 : 15 children find forever homes in Bell County
- 1 : Record-setting point total, improvement on D key to 2016
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November 2016
- 18 : ‘Tremendous’ amount of area foster families needed
- 18 : Profile: Belton Church of Christ
- 18 : Belton’s Courtney Pate named first head coach of Acrobatics and Tumbling at West Virginia Wesleyan
- 16 : Veteran takes pride in serving local motorcycle community
- 16 : Local Cowboy Church Hosts First Ever Friday Family Night
- 16 : Belton seniors brought heart, leadership on and off court
- 14 : Early childhood school sets bar for fun
- 14 : Trifecta Craftsmen launches interior remodelling, puppy faces
- 14 : Dawgs gone, SGP inbound
- 9 : Upcoming live and online auctions!
- 8 : Lady Tigers Basketball look to build upon last season’s success
- 8 : District 8-6A schedule ends with critical playoff-type games
- 7 : 30 years strong
- 7 : Downtown Trick or Treat draws record crowd
- 7 : 13 address city council on annexation
- 7 : CTC flight team earns honors and wings at SAFECON
- 7 : Fishing Tournament Trail hits Lake Waco
- 7 : Eagles Caged
- 7 : Tiger Golf on a hot streak, sweeping Waco, winning Hutto
- 7 : Lady Tigers XC 17th at region, Gilmore 6th, Miller runs well
- 7 : Local church creates heart garden
- 7 : Gun show is hit at Expo
- 7 : Family of accident victim seeks help, sets up GoFundMe
- 4 : Not a Saturday CRUise
- 4 : Halloween fun fills McLane Children’s Med. Center
- 4 : Belton’s inaugural Fire Corps graduates
- 4 : UMHB football great Freeman becomes first with retired number
- 4 : Coffee with a Cop
- 4 : Altrusa, AWARE work together, make a difference
- 4 : Tigers Team Tennis makes Area semis, fall to Duncanville
- 4 : Tigers to celebrate Senior Night on Friday as they take on Ellison
- 3 : Public hearing of possible annexation to be continued
- 3 : Integrity Rehab hosts showing of beloved American cinema classic
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October 2016
- 18 : Bids on bedazzled, embellished bras benefit BRA Day
- 18 : Local stabbing lands 2 behind bars
- 6 : 15 miles of roadway to be repaired throughout Belton
- 5 : Break in drought could mean record deer season
- 5 : New Nolan Creek segment opens with flood of tubers, visitors, movie-goers
- 5 : Runners hit trail for clean water
- 4 : City optimistic they can avoid eminent domain
- 4 : Homecoming Highlight
- 4 : Oct. 2-8 now National 4-H Week
- 4 : Masons declare support for Belton Police Dept.
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September 2016
- 29 : Middle school football barrelling towards Belton series
- 29 : Put on your boots and walk to end Alzheimer’s
- 29 : Commissioners invite first responders & families to thank you dinner
- 29 : School bus food truck debuts at meeting
- 29 : September’s Discovery Day at museum teaches Chisholm Trail
- 28 : Eye-opening numbers prompt workshop to protect children
- 28 : Autopsy confirms Belton deaths as murder-suicide
- 28 : 12 year old hosts local film festival
- 28 : Connie Elaine (Steger) Minnick
- 27 : UMHB rolls over Texas Lutheran 56-21
- 27 : UMHB hosts Linfield in rematch of 2015 NCAA’s
- 27 : Tigers hit road for final district tune-up Thursday with Round Rock
- 26 : Point Taken!!!
- 26 : Belton XC teams perform well at Kiwanis Meet
- 26 : Michael Finney named new Centex Cavalry HC
- 21 : MPR tax rate to remain steady for upcoming year
- 21 : Behind the name ‘Sami Show’: Who is Sami?
- 20 : Master Gardener Sale helps community grow
- 20 : Bell County thanks City of Copperas Cove for assisting in time of need
- 20 : APS assists elderly by putting resources in hand
- 20 : CenTex P-20 connect communities, opportunities
- 20 : Royce Boren
- 20 : George Cockrell
- 20 : Donald James “Chunky” Kessler
- 20 : Ysabel (Garcia) Ramirez
- 20 : Praise in the Park grows in Belton
- 20 : Belton High teacher among 183 nationally trained in Holocaust education
- 19 : Honor and Courage Know No Bias
- 14 : Name The Dragon, win $50
- 13 : UMHB holds first paint night to kick off semester
- 13 : Suicide becomes ‘silent epidemic’ among youth
- 13 : Temple Annex to close for remodel; services move to Belton
- 13 : School makes student success first priority
- 13 : Penny for Your Thoughts
- 13 : On Visiting Cooperstown
- 13 : Broken Relationships
- 7 : City Council to consider annexation along I-35
- 7 : Building dating back to 1889 gets restored for new Belton business
- 6 : 1.55% raise in tax rate adopted, approved
- 6 : SBMS’ Mr. G praised for making math fun
- 6 : Belton business turns 70
- 6 : Students get creative reserving parking spots
- 5 : A hands-on student experience
- 5 : Random Ramblings
- 5 : On Climbing Phelps Mountain
- 5 : Hello Kitty
- 5 : Return of the Prodigal
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August 2016
- 31 : Residents brag on care, services at Park Place Manor
- 31 : Reading program gets nearly 30 kids engaged
- 30 : He’s off to college
- 30 : Hwy. 317 upgrades to begin Aug. 15 south of 2305
- 30 : Save the Date, meet BPD: National Night Out
- 29 : ‘We are all Tigers’ theme motivates staff during convocation
- 29 : 96 recognized for ‘incredible academic ability
- 29 : Local retailers support TIRZ; TIRZ supports community improvement projects
- 29 : Weekly Ramblings
- 29 : On Meteors
- 29 : People are people
- 29 : Psychologist retires, celebrates 35 years with Bell County
- 28 : TBI helps high schoolers become cancer researchers
- 28 : 1 arrested in connection with string of Belton burglaries
- 25 : Time Together
- 24 : Creepy Neighbor
- 24 : Vendors double, attendance up at 3rd annual Health Fair
- 23 : On the Olympics
- 23 : Chisholm Trail re-enactment to travel more than 700 miles from Texas to Kansas
- 22 : Dentist Revisited
- 22 : Speaker announced for J.A.I.L Ministry banquet
- 21 : Save the date: Senior Expo 2016 is near
- 21 : Medicaid will pay for mosquito repellent to fight Zika
- 21 : Suspect arrested in Belton burglary
- 21 : Home construction up 102%
- 21 : Girl Scouts of CTX petition for 31-acre annexation
- 20 : BISD campus map
- 20 : More than 600 attend Back to School Bash
- 20 : Road rage shooting lands one in jail, charges pending
- 20 : County to continue mosquito surveillance for Zika Virus
- 20 : Lodges join forces for Back to School with God
- 20 : Annual goals, priorities voiced for fire, police, various city entities
- 19 : Terrified
- 19 : Tiger Football Camp signals beginning of 2016 football season
- 18 : A Light in the Dark
- 18 : Carter Bloodcare urges blood donation, issues Texas-sized “thank you”
- 18 : Berneta Peeples turns 99
- 18 : Salado youths make pilgrimage to Krakow
- 17 : On the skills we learn in school
- 17 : Them Dandy Belton Yankees
- 17 : 10U Ducks challenge, but fall at state tourney in three games
- 16 : 2 Bell County entities honored at Commissioners Court
- 16 : Entertainment News?
- 16 : Hwy. 317 construction will not be complete before school starts
- 16 : Host registration now open for National Night Out
- 16 : Unsung Heroes: Bell County dispatchers
- 16 : Clarence Edward Ipock
- 16 : Fred W. Stroud
- 16 : Portraits from the Regional Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses: Ramona Manrique & Jose Rodriguez
- 16 : BYBA teams represent Belton well at TTAB state tournaments
- 15 : Boy Scouts save troop leader’s life
- 15 : Luncheon honors nation’s fallen police officers
- 15 : Old-fashioned picnic takes over Bend O’ The River
- 12 : Old Angry Bird
- 10 : 2016 a good year for Belton Chamber
- 9 : Friendship
- 9 : Lights still not working, 26 wrecks to date
- 9 : No injuries in Belton fire
- 8 : The Belton Journal turns 150, City Finance Department honored
- 8 : House moved to make room for UMHB expansion
- 8 : Randomness for the Week
- 8 : 22-year-old aims for 2020 Olympics in Taekwondo
- 7 : Make-a-Wish turns Belton teen into Honorary Thunderbird
- 7 : Drum Corps takes over UMHB for practice
- 7 : Belton Brews joins lively, growing Downtown scene
- 7 : Nature trail to open alongside MLK Bridge
- 7 : On Our Heritage
- 5 : Zika virus confirmed in Bell Co.
- 4 : Belton establishes Fire Corp., seeks volunteers
- 4 : 21-year officer retires from Belton PD
- 4 : Yankees top Rockies for 14U District win, state in Hillsboro
- 3 : Movie in the Park gets families engaged
- 3 : Gilbreath promoted to Assistant Fire Chief
- 3 : Last pharmacy in Belton sells to corporation
- 3 : 17th annual Texas Furniture Makers’ Show calling for entries
- 3 : BYBA wins five district titles, TTAB States start on Monday
- 3 : Belton CRU 12U Baseball overcomes tough pool, injuries for Omaha title
- 3 : Ducks win 10U District 9 title, state playoffs in Temple on Monday
- 3 : Crusaders picked preseason ASC title favorites for 14th straight year
- 3 : Lane fans 13 as Cubs down Rattlers in Troy 12-4 for 12U District 9 title, looking for state title in Buffalo
- 3 : Tigers defeat Yankees to win 8U District 4 tournament
- 2 : BISD School Supply List
- 2 : Letter to Parents
- 2 : Sparta VFD fills the helmet for new equipment
- 2 : Pokémon Go and Team Instinct dominate Belton
- 2 : Belton Volleyball starts Centex VB League season with split
- 2 : 6U Wildcats down Riverdawgs, both teams go to state in Chandler
- 1 : Community gathers to pray for unity, safety for first responders
- 1 : Development planned south of Belton as utilities expand
- 1 : BISD expects 11k+ students for 2016-17
- 1 : Real Reality Shows
- 1 : On Rainwater Harvesting
- 1 : A Flat Tire
- 1 : Playing with Fire
- 1 : CTCS school supply list
- 1 : Stratasys shows youth how computer drafting helps manufacture parts
- 1 : Judy Cullen Frey
- 1 : Raymond Burton Hart II
- 1 : Holman becomes first female athlete named HS All-American at Belton, first since baseball’s Brad Turner in 1996
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July 2016
- 29 : TTAB playoffs underway for BYBA teams
- 29 : Belton Softball places eight on TSWA All-State Teams
- 28 : On RV Camping
- 28 : Ask, Seek, Knock
- 28 : Granny Died
- 28 : Thirteen-year-old Belton boy becomes youngest auctioneer in Texas
- 28 : Fighting apiphobia via hive management
- 28 : Cooke quietly takes Belton youth golf scene by storm
- 27 : Donations, sponsors needed for students
- 27 : BPD receives showing of community support
- 27 : Belton PD’s K-9 finds new home at Heights PD
- 27 : Belton Explorer team takes 1st place
- 27 : Car Types and People Types
- 26 : MLK Bridge Now Open
- 26 : Charges not yet filed after stabbing death in Belton
- 26 : MPR gains former Coast Guard boat to rescue services
- 26 : Parks & Recs Months puts outdoor activities on the calendar
- 26 : Gereline Flowers
- 26 : John T. Hickerson
- 26 : Belton survives 4 OT game, sweeps State 7-on-7 Pool F, fall in second round
- 26 : 14U TTAB district playoff spotlight: Trovinger’s three doubles, Wallace’s four shutout innings move Yankees to championship 17-1
- 23 : Texas Rangers’ history unfolds at Belton Christian Youth Center
- 23 : CTRG host Las Tejanas at Mayborn C.C.
- 22 : Parent's Corner: Little Guy
- 22 : Lions club swears in new officers
- 22 : BISD teacher named Regional Teacher of the Year
- 22 : West Belton-Harris Ex-Students’ reunion to commence
- 22 : Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 2016 Fall preview projects Belton as runner-up in District 8-6A, UMHB tops in ASC
- 22 : Same Ducks, different year: 2015 8U BYBA state semi-finalist Ducks creating quite a quack in CTYSA, Rogers TTAS District Tourney in 2016
- 21 : On My Honor: On Apollo Astronauts
- 21 : Kevin Coats
- 21 : 4th of July Rodeo brought crowds and excellent talent
- 21 : Tiger Football season tickets and advertising sales continue
- 21 : UMHB Football season ticket sales start July 18
- 20 : Home sale prices up 23 percent
- 19 : Growth management strategy includes sewer line extension
- 19 : Gin celebrates more than one Independence Day
- 18 : Families of onlookers keep tradition alive by attending annual parade
- 18 : First Baptist hosts 45th annual God & Country concert
- 18 : Pleasant Ramblings: Under Warranty
- 18 : Declaration reading honors nation
- 17 : Barbeque kicks off week-long festivities
- 13 : Helping Hands Ministry welcomes new Director of Community Ministries
- 12 : Those who would, carve wood
- 11 : Where did I go wrong?
- 11 : Making the Adjustment: Potvin spending summer with Victoria in TCL Baseball working with wood bats and honing his solid defense
- 10 : Faith & Hope
- 10 : Janczak the talk of the national stage at the College World Series
- 9 : Former Commissioner talks about his history
- 9 : Mansell voices intent to play football at University of Iowa
- 8 : Ribbon-cutting signifies completed renovations
- 8 : Belton Senior Center welcomes new director
- 8 : Cornblum resigns as Tiger Baseball HC, new HC at Waco Midway
- 7 : Law enforcement training center operational
- 7 : BISD announces new band directors
- 7 : This column expires on ***
- 7 : On Recycling
- 7 : Mary Doris Hill
- 7 : Stephen W. Laminack
- 7 : Scott Taylor Worsfdale
- 7 : Track & Field head coach, athletic business manager continues to mentor, inspire coaches, athletes into 35th year
- 6 : Honeybee is 3rd most important farm animal, Princess says
- 6 : School Board approves 2% employee raises
- 6 : Plans in motion for Expo Center expansion
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June 2016
- 29 : 2016 Belton Tiger Football season ticket drive, advertising campaign continues
- 29 : Six take part in Fellowship of Christian Athletes Victory Bowl activities
- 29 : Longtime Belton High School Cheerleading coach Kaufman retires
- 28 : FUMC congregation celebrated as oldest in Bell County
- 28 : New 60-room hotel coming soon to Belton
- 28 : Holman, Moore named to TGCA All-State team
- 27 : Belton, Temple Chambers hold member appreciation event
- 27 : Belton’s first 3-story office building underway
- 27 : Scouts, veterans retire flags during ceremony
- 26 : Annual gala raises funds for Mounted Warrior Museum
- 26 : Fine Line of Belton restores, revives area buildings for future growth
- 26 : Texas Red Men Foundation awards scholarships
- 25 : Parks & Rec. hosts summer’s first Movie in the Park
- 25 : $104k in scholarships awarded for 4-H, Youth Fair
- 25 : City, TxDOT sign advance agreement to fund $2.13M project
- 25 : School Xing
- 25 : On Father’s Day
- 25 : Other People’s Kids
- 25 : Revelation in Nature
- 25 : Making your boat survivable for fish, pt. 1
- 25 : Belton 7-on-7 finishes second in pool, semifinal finish
- 21 : New trail segment, bridge to open July 12
- 21 : BTABC caps successful year with $20K gift to Belton Athletics
- 20 : Belton Kiwanis Citizenship Award presented to BISD students
- 19 : UT riders traverse America, stop at Amazing Grace on Main
- 19 : Visual arts director honored with dedicated wing
- 18 : BHS unveils 2016 Wall of Honor recipients
- 18 : Misunderstood honeybee hive mind season in Bell County
- 18 : A Lone Star Shootout spectator’s guide to watching 7-on-7 football: 20 things about Texas’ fastest-growing sport
- 17 : Second class graduates from New Tech @ Waskow
- 16 : 663 graduate from Belton High
- 16 : Moody Road to drop to 45 mph
- 16 : Mansell-to-Peoples pairing good for 10 TD’s during four-game set, Belton earns 7-on-7 state bid
- 16 : Belton summer camps have youths off to healthy vacation start
- 15 : Belton High, A&M alumnus appointed CIO State of Nebraska
- 2 : Belton Flooding - June 2, 2016
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May 2016
- 25 : Commissioners discuss Nolanville annexation plan
- 24 : National Day of Prayer observed at Expo Center
- 24 : Summer of fun awaits you at UMHB!!!
- 23 : Mayborn Science Theater makes science fun
- 23 : Powerhouse’s Team Invincible reaches The Summit, places fourth in the world
- 22 : Disc Golf Course approved
- 22 : Tiger Tennis 3rd Annual Tennis-A-Thon raises $9,000
- 21 : Temple Civic Theatre hosts annual mother/son dance
- 21 : Belton sweeps GLC in bi-district round in rout 10-1, come-from behind walk-off by Mask 2-1
- 20 : Living like a Tiger
- 20 : Holman K’s No. 300, Drake school-record 57th hit, Belton wins 26th straight, 12-0
- 20 : Tigers Spring Football prepping for May 27 Red-and-White Game
- 19 : On your mark, get set, go!
- 19 : UMHB graduates 160th class
- 17 : Art & Wine on the Square benefits downtown
- 16 : MPR completes first Parks Master Plan
- 16 : Partners P.E. Olympics: An Amazing Event
- 15 : MLK Ave. set to be completed ahead of schedule
- 15 : BTABC Reverse Draw massive success
- 15 : Heien, Davis selected to play at NCAA Division III National Tournaments
- 14 : May 15-21 celebrated as Bell County Museum’s birthday
- 14 : Trees dedicated for Beltonian, Citizen of the Year
- 14 : Belton rains 20 on Garland before lightning, two hailstorms end game in Lady Tigers win
- 13 : Turtle Fest: Yettie Polk Park transformed for annual Kiwanis festival
- 13 : Arusha’s hosts Coffee with a Cop
- 13 : Mask homers twice, Potvin, Stafford add clouts as Tigers hand Heights first district loss
- 13 : UMHB honors Freeman with Anderson team meeting room in his name
- 12 : Belton business posts strong retail sales month
- 12 : Shop Local spotlight: McWha Book Store
- 12 : Former Belton Journal owner succumbs to cancer
- 11 : Belton Iris Society holds annual Iris Show
- 10 : Dinner held to thank supporters of incoming medical, dental clinic for low-income families
- 9 : Area officials come to Belton for Nolan Creek improvements presentation
- 9 : BCYC to share building with charter school
- 8 : Threads of Hope partners with UMHB, Special Needs Lab
- 8 : Tannered and Tigered: Frick throws third career no-hitter as Belton wins at Midway
- 7 : 8 candidates speak at monthly TEA party meeting
- 6 : $1.6M in renovations proposal approved for Temple Annex
- 6 : Big Hits, Excellent Defense, Stellar Pitching Leads to 7-1 Win over Waco Midway For 24th Straight Win, District Championship
- 5 : Paws for Love Fest: Two students with heart host APAC fundraiser
- 5 : Kiwanis Club officiates CKI charter ceremony
- 5 : Tablerock’s 21st Annual Gospel Festival
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April 2016
- 25 : Belton HS to attend D.C. Summit
- 24 : New city employees introduced, 88 volunteered for One Community One Day
- 23 : 200+ runners hit streets for Glow Run
- 22 : One Community, One Day
- 22 : Tigers, Lady Tigers finish fifth at District 12-6A Meet
- 22 : Edwards torrid pace helps set new single-season HR record, backstopped three straight perfect games
- 21 : 24: Belton winning games by speed, pitching, small-ball
- 21 : Baddog Rodeo hosts World Champion-taught school
- 21 : Tigers, Lady Tigers tracksters strong at JV District 12-6A Meet
- 19 : Belton HS Senior wins $1,000 Capital Farm Credit scholarship
- 18 : Bell County Master Gardeners host bi-annual plant sale
- 18 : Edwards Torrid Stretch Breaks Single-Season HR Mark while Catching Three Straight Perfect Games
- 17 : American Heart Association hosts Heart Walk for all levels of fitness
- 16 : April declared National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Bell County
- 16 : BCYC hosts fundraiser EGGstravaganza, 5k run
- 15 : Family Promise hosts fourth annual Bed Race
- 15 : Career Day for students at Chisholm Trail Elementary
- 14 : BPD holds award ceremony, CHIPS class graduates
- 14 : MLK bridge complete, traffic light to be functional soon
- 13 : Tigers step up and give back
- 13 : Chapa finds her way through the use of color
- 12 : HSU great Brodbeck new BHS Volleyball head coach
- 11 : Art & Wine Fest offering new attraction, calling artists
- 10 : It is finished
- 10 : Chamber of Commerce announces leadership training for community
- 9 : New Heights: Softball shuts out Lady Knights 14-0, rise to Class 6A No. 4 in latest TGCA rankings
- 9 : Lady Tigers fall in Class 6A Bi-District rematch with Rowlett in Waco 3-0
- 8 : Softball’s Fab 5 Freshmen put in work, huge output in 2016
- 7 : HOCTIL and the Elks host special egg hunt
- 7 : Belton Dominate Ellison on Road to Stay Atop District
- 7 : Tigers fall to solid Garland Sachse squad in Class 6A Bi-Districts 2-0
- 7 : Belton Tennis does well at Hendrickson, prepped for district meet
- 6 : Veterans Treatment Program celebrates anniversary
- 6 : Big Red Community Partner award presented, Roadmap to BISD 2025
- 6 : B-Town Bulletin: 4/7/16
- 5 : Mayor proclaims National Walking Day, Fair Housing Month
- 5 : Local author signs new novel at Belton Market Days
- 5 : Tiger ONE finishes seventh at Dameron Invitational
- 4 : Belton/Temple Chambers establish new relationship in effort to build up both communities
- 4 : Lady Tigers JV Softball rout Ellison 10-0, trips Midway
- 4 : Tiger JV baseball squads sweep Cove, three games in routs
- 3 : Mother Earth News returning in 2017
- 3 : Tigers Baseball wins bizarre game at Cove 6-3, blanks Killeen 10-0
- 3 : Lady Tigers tuned up for bi-district rematch with Rowlett
- 2 : Elks Lodge host Easter Egg Hunt for special needs children
- 2 : Lady Tigers lifters strong at state meet
- 1 : Veterans treatment program celebrates one year anniversary
- 1 : Children listen to Easter story, hunt eggs
- 1 : Mraz, Moore, Edwards deliver key hits in 7-0 win over Midway, Belton winning streak at 17
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March 2016
- 31 : Building Compassion
- 31 : Hugh Shine encourages involvement, acting on faith
- 29 : CTRG wrecks The Reckoning in 2016 season opener 242-68
- 29 : Tigers spot Shoemaker run in first, run-rule Grey Wolves 11-1 in six
- 28 : Master Gardeners host Spring Plant Sale
- 28 : Lusby’s consistency, resiliency a key ingredient in Belton’s success
- 27 : New mortgage company gives the feel of hometown
- 26 : Local supply company expands to be a full service business
- 26 : Belton’s Legacy Program beautifies parks
- 26 : The anatomy of a championship starts with a draft
- 25 : Building models, Lego© & role
- 24 : NCP Choices PEERS reaches milestone
- 24 : Fort Hood honors November 5 victims
- 24 : Tigers learn at Scotland Yard Tourney, upsets No. 1 Prosper
- 24 : The Holman Paradigm: Sidney’s circle of excellence
- 23 : Teaming up to fight hunger
- 23 : Lady Tigers Softball collect season-high 18 hits in 15th straight win, 22-0
- 22 : Water Street Farmers Market sets up year
- 22 : Tigers Track and Field shines at Wildcat Relays
- 21 : City Council agrees to cancel May 7 election
- 21 : Seven Lady Tigers powerlifters punch tickets to state in Corpus
- 20 : City accepts new technology
- 20 : Young Engineer of the Year award winner announced
- 20 : Tigers Soccer downs Ellison 3-0, draws with Midway 1-1
- 20 : Tigers prepared for nationally-ranked, Class 6A No. 1 Coppell
- 19 : City of Belton Finance Building completes renovations
- 19 : Project Celebration seeking donors
- 19 : Lady Tigers, Midway play to second draw of District 12-6A season
- 18 : CTCOG hosts Senior Fall Prevention & Senior Health Fair
- 18 : City of Temple: grant applications due
- 18 : Tiger Baseball goes 4-1 in Round Rock, No. 1 Coppell on Thursday
- 17 : Community gives input for the future of Parks & Rec
- 17 : Look out below
- 17 : Devin makes a splash!
- 17 : Belton wins five games against ranked teams, win streak at 13
- 16 : Magic Belles compete at Marching Auxiliaries North Texas Regional Competition
- 16 : Dinosaurs return to Bell County Expo
- 16 : B-Town Bulletin 3/17/16
- 16 : MPR water system near capacity
- 15 : Local media invited to tour Belton Police Department’s new facility
- 15 : Salado announces 3rd annual “Wildflower Weekend”
- 14 : Belton track teams take fourth at Big Red Relays
- 14 : Tiger TWO, FOUR golfers with pair of impressive finishes
- 14 : Approval of final plat for Morgan Ridge
- 13 : 12 Lady Tigers head to Powerlifting Regionals in Kyle
- 13 : 2016 Tiger Football schedule released, Temple on Aug. 26
- 13 : Reverend and former JET journalist gives talk at New Tech
- 13 : Aware announces volunteer opportunities
- 12 : Lady Tigers Soccer continue solid play, Midway rematch looming
- 12 : The Price of Better Hearing
- 12 : MPR’s Fire Chief prepares plan
- 11 : Book and Author Luncheon honors Texas authors
- 11 : TABA hosts annual Home & Garden Show
- 11 : Tigers upset Round Rock at Hardball
- 10 : Miller Springs has a plethora of activities for everyone
- 10 : Cast your ballot, here
- 10 : Belton wins Round Rock Invitational, 10-2 going into Hit-N-Run
- 9 : Local artist paints the quiet places
- 8 : Belton Baseball primed for deep run, challenging schedule
- 8 : Meyers’ legacy one of character-building, mental toughness
- 8 : Tiger Swimmers fare well at UIL Class 6A State Meet
- 7 : Belton’s season ends with 68-50 Class 6A area playoff loss to Richardson, 23-12 best mark since 2001-2002
- 7 : Belton goes 4-2 in tough BCS field, Holman picks up no-no
- 7 : Tigers withstand blustery night to down Copperas Cove 2-0
- 4 : Muehlhause House seeped in Belton history
- 4 : West Belton-Harris Ex-Students Association plan for reunion
- 3 : Mother Earth News Fair held at Bell County Expo
- 3 : UMHB hosts Windover Writers’ Festival
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February 2016
- 27 : Local youth showcase their talents
- 26 : Local church performs mass nuptials
- 26 : City Federation Honors Five Community Volunteers for Their Service
- 25 : Citizen and Beltonian of the Year recogonized
- 25 : His memory lives on
- 23 : Transition Game: Moore goes from UMHB to teaching, coaching
- 22 : Texas Angels Pageant celebrate those with special needs
- 21 : 13 Belton athletes commit to collegiate sports
- 20 : Nature trail to be near Martin Luther King Bridge, city developing updated Master Parks plan
- 20 : Nearly 2,000 attend Daddy/Daughter Dance
- 19 : Breakfast is served
- 19 : “Coffee with a Cop” to be at Grand Avenue Theater, Belton Fire Department receives “Castle Award for Excellence”
- 19 : Crusader Baseball starts season with six games in four days
- 18 : Benghazi survivor visits Belton
- 18 : Chisholm Trail Elementary hall blooms with kindness
- 18 : Tigers, Lady Tigers pick up big wins over Ellison on Tuesday
- 18 : Tigers fall at home to Midway 57-42, roughed up at Harker Heights
- 14 : Realignment shifts 12-6A schools to 8-6A, move to Region I, adds San Angelo Central for hoops
- 13 : Top salon celebrates with grand opening
- 13 : Powerlifting cleans up at Cove Invitational, third straight sweep
- 12 : Fishin’ for Bud Light
- 12 : Lady Tigers throttle Cove at Tiger Field 6-1
- 12 : CTCS Lions to host QB/WR clinic Feb. 20, Arena Football Hall of Fame QB Dolezel to assist
- 11 : Tea Party hosts candidate forum in Salado
- 11 : Lady Tigers fall to Ellison in OT in thriller 57-51
- 10 : Crossing guard loves community; community loves him back
- 10 : Citizens Police Academy welcomes new class
- 10 : Council discusses new subdivisions
- 10 : Tiger THREE shoots 322, good for runner-up at Lampasas HS Invitational
- 9 : HIS KIDS support group learn about community resources
- 8 : Mayor declares Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day
- 6 : Leon Heights Elementary students prove their hypotheses
- 5 : Chamber offers community challenge to be biggest loser
- 5 : MPR hosting Valentine Fireman’s Ball
- 5 : CAC presents Family Show Miss Nelson is Missing
- 4 : Address to a Haggis
- 4 : Helping prevent family violence
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January 2016
- 20 : Finance becomes a family business
- 20 : Tigers take fourth place in bronze bracket at M.T. Rice
- 19 : Lady Tigers Powerlifting raising the bar for 2016 season
- 18 : Business boom brightens future
- 18 : Best of 2015: The Teams, Part II
- 17 : 50 new laws in effect as of January 1
- 17 : TXE Pole Vaulting EXPO VII Explosion: In The Dome
- 16 : Fishin' for fun
- 16 : Lady Tigers win 38-37 win over Westwood, claim M.T. Rice Championship
- 15 : BPD addresses open carry laws
- 15 : Belton Softball looking strong going into RR Preseason Tourney
- 14 : Christopher Jacobs: A Donor’s Story
- 14 : BPD sees crime rate drop in 2015
- 9 : BISD spends 2015 planning for district future
- 8 : 2015 changes at the BFD
- 7 : Baskets of Joy: Masonic Lodge 166 works all year to give back
- 3 : MPR looks back at 2015 with pride
- 2 : Racing for the title
- 1 : Best of 2015: The G.A.M.E.S.
- 1 : Tigers lead early, drop decision to Roos 69-60
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December 2015
- 31 : Bringing Christmas to the kids, community style
- 31 : All aboard: A night out for parents and a night of Polar fun for kids
- 30 : Lady Tigers fall to Killeen 50-34
- 30 : BP&R host annual Family, Fishin’ & Fun
- 30 : FYE15 General fund final amendments approved
- 28 : Tigers drop East View 56-40, at Killeen Friday night
- 27 : UMHB late rally drops Schreiner 74-69
- 27 : Lady Tigers get big road at No. 17 Copperas Cove 50-44
- 26 : Tigers win Silver Bracket at Greenville Holiday Classic
- 25 : Lady Tigers Volleyball MVP commits to TX Southern
- 25 : South Belton splits with North Belton, split SBMS Tourney titles
- 24 : New Tech @ Waskow named Purple Heart
- 24 : Memories of Christmas past at Cochran, Blair & Potts
- 23 : BISD receives “clean” audit report
- 23 : Hard work, dedication pay off in BISD Magic Belles Winter Show
- 23 : Clerk’s Office awarded Service Award for 7th Consecutive Year
- 23 : Eight Tiger Football players named to 2015 Football Academic All-State Team
- 23 : North Belton-South Belton excitement sends teams into Christmas break
- 22 : Belton Vet Clinic honored during monthly meeting
- 22 : UMHB graduates record number of students in fall ceremony
- 12 : Gift-giving charity urges it’s not too late to get involved
- 11 : Bell Ringer sees both sides of the kettle
- 11 : After Adoption Day: Thanksgiving with Aerial
- 10 : Shop local trend makes business in Belton sizzle
- 10 : Code Red calls you when warnings arise
- 10 : Food pantry needs help stocking up for holidays
- 3 : 22 children find forever homes on Adoption Day
- 3 : MPR fire department gets Jaws of Life upgrade
- 3 : Inaugural Silver Santa program kicks off
- 3 : 19 years and counting: BLORA Nature in Lights
- 3 : BBQ joint strives to grow with Belton
- 3 : Final drive falls short, Tigers fall to Rowlett 65-64
- 3 : Crusaders ambush ETBU 67-20 for share of American Southwest title
- 3 : Six Belton athletes sign letters of intent to play collegiate athletics
- 3 : Lady Tigers win bronze bracket at Bush’s Chicken Classic
- 3 : CTRG ends 2015 season with convincing 255-170 win over Houston
- 3 : Waits awarded Most Valuble Blocker, four on All-District 12-6A Team
- 3 : Belton New Tech student brings diabetes awareness to school
- 3 : Re-imagining the Christmas Tree at UMHB
- 3 : Shop owners look forward to Small Business Saturday
- 3 : Cookoff, Bazaar held to support local FD
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November 2015
- 16 : Pleasant Ramblings: Spiders Revisited
- 16 : Parent's Corner: Dirty Laundry
- 12 : On Being a United States Veteran
- 12 : BCBA to host Adoption Day to celebrate Adoption Awareness Month
- 12 : Hand-painted home accents
- 12 : Commissioners receive first benefits of EDC Program
- 12 : County posts unofficial election results
- 12 : Bee enthusiasts buzz into Expo Center
- 12 : Zombies invade New Tech race
- 12 : CTC Speech Team competes at Houston tournament
- 12 : Georgian pastor joins Belton Nazarene
- 12 : Lady Tigers duo seek state glory
- 12 : 35 third-quarter points lifts Midway over Belton 66-48
- 12 : UMHB looking to get back to winning ways against Howard Payne
- 12 : Renfro and Swindoll team tops field at inaugural Scores Washer Tourney
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October 2015
- 29 : Council reduces Loop 121 speed limit
- 29 : Beautiful weather helps make the 2015 Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo a success
- 29 : What’s what in City of Belton
- 29 : Hayseed Festival benefits Ronald McDonald House
- 29 : MPR plans for future growth in parks master plan meeting
- 29 : BHS Robotics advances to regional competition
- 29 : BISD board swears in new trustee
- 29 : Red Carpet Event draws 200+, raises $110,000 for BISD students, teachers
- 22 : Rusty Awards honor big dreamers, go-geters
- 22 : Bell County women find friendship, safety in new shooting league
- 22 : MPR city council raises marina prices
- 22 : Zombies to invade Confederate Park
- 22 : Tiger Media Productions raises bar in filming football games
- 22 : Art competition begins Nov. 9
- 22 : First weekend of ACL Fest brings thousands together
- 22 : United Way serves community, promotes volunteerism
- 22 : BCYC, BGCTX merge
- 22 : Judge Fancy H. Jezek to seek re-election in Republican primary
- 22 : Patriot Way Golf Classic benefits local military relations
- 22 : Bra Brunch benefits local cancer patients
- 22 : BISD, Equity Center explain state lawsuit
- 19 : Dear Josh: You are not alone
- 19 : Pleasant Ramblings: Travel Tips
- 19 : On My Honor: On Assessments, Part II
- 19 : The Misericord: Turn to Jesus
- 19 : Parent's Corner: Going Upstream
- 19 : Bringing out creativity: Chisholm Trail University
- 19 : A helping hand for students in need
- 15 : Dear Josh: A Government of Fighters
- 15 : Rambling Thoughts for the Week
- 15 : Parent's Corner: Is this Abuse?
- 15 : Dear Josh: The Promise Has Been Made
- 15 : Pleasant Ramblings: I Don’t Like Spiders and Snakes
- 15 : Parent's Corner: Baby Daddy
- 15 : The Misericord: A Timeless Truth in the Midst of Change
- 15 : On My Honor: What’s In A Name?
- 15 : Dear Josh: A Life of Passion
- 15 : Pleasant Ramblings: A Cowboy’s Life
- 15 : Parent's Corner: She Never Told Me
- 15 : On My Honor: In Memory of Richard C. Brown
- 15 : The Misericord: To What Do You Devote Yourself?
- 15 : Dear Josh: Rose Colored Flags
- 15 : Pleasant Ramblings: Gender Specific
- 15 : On My Honor: In Support of Women
- 15 : Parent's Corner: Purple Hair Fray
- 15 : Dear Josh: A Life of Rejection
- 15 : Pleasant Ramblings: Junk Food
- 15 : On My Honor: On Assessments, Part I
- 15 : The Misericord: Fall Is Coming
- 15 : Parent's Corner: Zombies in my Attic
- 8 : Seniors follow Yellow Brick Road
- 8 : Master Gardeners make world greener
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September 2015
- 8 : Women’s Soccer picked third in ASC preseason polls
- 8 : Cru Volleyball gets votes in AVCA Top 25
- 8 : LTVB gets tough tests from Salado, Lorena
- 7 : Tigers’ Offense, Defense does solid work against Montgomery
- 7 : Belton survives early bump, finishes fifth in Gatesville
- 7 : Tigers ready for season opener at University
- 6 : Belton schools host open houses to prepare students for classes
- 6 : Commissioners present 2016 budget
- 5 : Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to target retailers selling to minors during back-to-school undercover operation
- 5 : M100 parents shadow band rehearsal
- 5 : KISD throws convocation extravaganza
- 4 : Belton sees increase of home sales in July
- 4 : Hunting season begins with bang at Expo Center
- 4 : UMHB students explore service opportunities for school year
- 3 : Funeral home builds community involvement
- 3 : UMHB Welcome Week prepares freshmen
- 3 : Council tables sidewalk standards discussion
- 3 : Bell County 4-H explores Minnesota, Wisconsin
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August 2015
- 31 : On My Honor: Visiting Washington, D.C.
- 31 : Parents Corner: Death in the Family
- 31 : Pleasant Ramblings: Give me a T
- 31 : Dear Josh: Death of Our Lives
- 31 : Dear Josh: Stages of Our Lives
- 31 : Pleasant Ramblings: Fightin’ Side of Me
- 31 : On My Honor: Sleeping Well
- 31 : Parent's Corner: School Challenge
- 31 : Dear Josh: History is History
- 31 : On My Honor: On the Special Olympics
- 31 : Pleasant Ramblings: Stars in My Eyes
- 31 : Parent's Corner: Bad Influence
- 31 : Dear Josh: Ballad of the Multitasker
- 31 : Pleasant Ramblings: Run Through the Sprinkler
- 31 : On My Honor: Watching the International Space Station
- 31 : Parent's Corner: Anger Issues
- 31 : Dear Josh: When did we grow up?
- 31 : Pleasant Ramblings: Rambling Thoughts for the Week
- 31 : On My Honor: Visiting Museums
- 31 : Parent's Corner: Do I Let her Go?
- 31 : On My Honor: Welcome Back to School
- 31 : Geekfest inspires children, adults alike
- 31 : On My Honor: Honoring Our Heritage
- 31 : Pleasant Ramblings: May I see your ID?
- 31 : Dear Josh: Realities of Our Lives
- 31 : Parents Corner: Military Mom
- 29 : Commissioners approve road adoptions
- 28 : Magic Belles Mattress Sale dream becomes reality
- 28 : MPR Police Department purchases AEDs for patrols
- 27 : Convocation ushers district into school year
- 27 : 15th Annual Project Apple Tree
- 26 : 2015 Tigers looking to take a bite out of opponents
- 26 : Lady Tigers Volleyball battle to down Stony Point in five sets, sweep Temple
- 26 : Shackleford verbally commits to Kansas State
- 26 : JV, Freshman volleyballers continue to build on experiences
- 26 : Tiger Team Tennis looking at great things in 2015
- 26 : Tiger pitcher Frick commits to MCC
- 25 : Belton Chamber names new President/CEO
- 25 : Eagle Scout project benefits Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas
- 25 : Belton ISD receives highest accountability rating
- 25 : Council, BFD promotes Kristopher Morgan to Asst. Fire Chief
- 25 : Altrusans dye for a cause
- 25 : Filming the Fergusons
- 24 : Austin physician announces Texas Senate District 24 candidacy
- 24 : Waits verbally commits to Incarnate Word
- 24 : Murphy primed for big opportunity at Tech
- 24 : 2015 Lady Tigers Volleyball focused on positive attitude and mental toughness
- 24 : Money Matters: Belton City Council
- 24 : Money Matters: Bell County
- 24 : MPR Council accepts Fire Chief resignation
- 24 : BOCCC celebrates communities, anniversary with festival
- 23 : Families prepare for school at Health Fair
- 22 : CTC holds 2nd Annual Glow Run/Walk
- 22 : Central Texas housing market continues upward trend
- 22 : Martial Arts Academy offers training for ages 5+
- 21 : CAC showcases MCT Rapunzel production
- 21 : BISD Board approves temporary access to NBMS
- 20 : Berneta Peeples celebrates 98th year
- 20 : Council reviews department budgets, city tax rates
- 20 : City begins online permit application
- 20 : County issues burn ban
- 18 : BISD holds Elementary Learning Expo
- 18 : Extraco and UWCT offer financial support
- 18 : BISD welcomes new teachers, faculty
- 18 : Central Texas experiences an evening full of flavors
- 18 : BFD teaches compression-only CPR
- 17 : Belton opens community garden
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July 2015
- 28 : Obituary - Lois Ann Clark Taylor
- 15 : Dealflicks offers discount movie tickets
- 13 : Rockies, Red nipped in last at-bats in 14U Belton Tourney
- 13 : Yeonopolus named interim CTC chancellor
- 13 : Out & About: A Very Sad Week....For Some
- 12 : BTYFL signups ongoing
- 12 : Texas Teen Age Baseball districts start Monday
- 12 : Parent's Corner: Fear of Flying
- 11 : BYSA 8U/15U districts underway at Chisholm
- 11 : Ask Josh: The xxx of Our Lives
- 10 : Frozen yogurt business gets new look, owners
- 10 : BYBA playoff teams get revved up for districts
- 9 : Oral History project seeks Bell County’s finest
- 9 : BISD Teamworks compete nationally
- 9 : Bell County issues first same-sex marriage license
- 8 : Ask Josh: The Fantasies of Our Lives
- 8 : Pleasant Ramblings: The adventures of a world traveler
- 8 : Out & About: Yes, it’s true
- 8 : Parent's Corner: Harsh Daddy
- 7 : Service dogs more than just alert systems
- 7 : Belton journalists honored by Texas Association of School Boards
- 7 : On My Honor: Give me an inch and I’ll take a kilometer
- 7 : Pleasant Ramblings: Cats, Antelopes and Chicago
- 7 : DCTF predicts Tigers in fourth place, UMHB to win ASC
- 7 : Centex Buzz Black finish fifth at 12U State
- 6 : Metroplex Hospital introduces LIFENET info sharing system
- 6 : Belton native first female promoted to rank of sergeant in Tarleton PD
- 5 : Temple PD opens field office
- 4 : Family remembers fallen police chief
- 4 : TAMIO recognizes Belton for Ebola coverage
- 3 : Dogs, owners take over Salado park
- 3 : Leadership Belton completes community garden
- 3 : Council proclaims Belton a Purple Heart City
- 2 : BISD increases employee salary
- 2 : On My Honor: Belonging
- 2 : Ask Josh: The Grind of Our Lives
- 2 : Pleasant Ramblings: Forty Days and Nights
- 2 : Out & About: Look At Me Please!
- 2 : Parent's Corner: Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues
- 2 : Belton’s Finest: Cochran, Blair & Potts
- 2 : MPR Water Rescue adds to fleet
- 2 : Belton 1 wins pool, China Spring wins Lone Star Shootout
- 2 : Robinson wins FCA MVP Award
- 2 : Mahler earns NCAA All-American Honors
- 2 : Sortor inks intention to play at McLennan
- 2 : CPS celebrates passion
- 2 : Chamber welcomes Holly Tucker for July 4 celebrations
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June 2015
- 30 : County opens renovated Central Jail
- 30 : Kachina begins future high adventure camp with new pool
- 30 : Temple, Belton mayors speak on cities’ futures
- 23 : Former Tiger Rumfield tabbed Temple’s new head boss
- 23 : Belton Youth Baseball season in crunch time
- 23 : Parent's Corner: She’s Leaving Me
- 23 : Pleasant Ramblings: The More Things Change
- 22 : 17th Round CKO: Sarah’s fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma
- 22 : Belton, Temple qualify for State 7-On-7 Tourney
- 22 : Holman, Jones named to TGCA All-State Team
- 21 : Ask Josh: Moves of Our Lives
- 21 : Out & About: Anarchy
- 20 : Police training facility up, running
- 20 : Blue Bird Quilters, Altrusa craft up love for abuse victims
- 20 : BHS walks 606 students
- 19 : New Gem on the Block: Amazing Grace Bed & Breakfast
- 19 : Local animal shelters full
- 18 : MPR council approves 20-acre subdivision
- 18 : Rotary inspired by Gussie Daniels
- 18 : Not just another dive
- 18 : BOCCC begins construction
- 18 : PD considers patrol Segway
- 17 : Belton New Tech High School @ Waskow graduates first senior class
- 17 : HOME grant
- 17 : City Council
- 14 : Belton Softball celebrates 2015 success
- 13 : Pirtle Elementary students run... for fun!
- 13 : VA begins “Summer of Service” to bolster volunteer assistance for veterans
- 13 : Tiger Baseball celebrates successful season with banquet
- 12 : Eight Tiger athletes ink intent to play at collegiate level
- 12 : Red-and-White gave glimpse of Tiger Football 2015
- 12 : Six Tiger athletes inducted onto the Belton Wall of Honor
- 11 : Spartans dash into Belton
- 11 : Roy Cox celebrates 100th birthday
- 11 : VFW Henry T. Waskow Post 4008 hosts first flag retirement ceremony
- 11 : When it reins it pours
- 11 : Belton Ex-Students to Host Tri-Annual Reunion
- 10 : BISD holds final long-range planning meeting of school year
- 10 : New Tech seniors celebrate end-of-year awards
- 10 : MPR begins RU OK? senior program
- 10 : MPR to begin second subdivision of year
- 10 : On My Honor: Summer School
- 10 : Out & About: Where’s Belton?
- 10 : Pleasant Ramblings: If These Walls Could Talk
- 10 : The Josh Sarah Evan Chronicle: In Rumination of the '90s
- 10 : Ask Josh: Men of Our Lives
- 10 : Ask Josh: Games of Our Lives
- 3 : Eat, drink, enjoy senior life
- 3 : Spaghetti Day benefits BISD’s Project Celebration
- 3 : Retired volunteers assist Hope for the Hungry
- 3 : Parade Clinic to promote equine safety
- 3 : Tigers fall twice in final at-bat, season ends vs. Nimitz
- 3 : Bloomin’ Fest rocks Temple
- 3 : BNTHS@W teaches fiscal responsibility
- 3 : TRUmh opens additional construction facility
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May 2015
- 28 : Class 6A Regional Quarterfinals: Belton vs. Rowlett
- 28 : School board discusses future
- 28 : TIRZ approves old H-E-B building renovation assistance
- 28 : Commissioners approve $31 million in COs
- 28 : 2012 BISD bond program completed under budget
- 28 : MPR council swears in new members, annexes property
- 27 : CTC professor writes debut romance novel
- 27 : Belton sweeps Lee, Nimitz next in areas
- 27 : The Edge of the Dream: Brittany’s on it
- 27 : MacArthur parked, Rowlett next for Belton at Highland Park
- 26 : Shopping Uncommon: Flamingo Grove and Lone Grove Trading Company
- 26 : University of Mary Hardin Baylor to offer camps for all ages
- 26 : Belton Fire Chief announces retirement
- 26 : Local franchise owner honored with Spherion President’s Award
- 21 : UMHB graduates largest classes in school’s history
- 21 : The votes are in: Belton City Council elections
- 21 : BISD continues future plans
- 21 : BHS seniors receive recognition, scholarships
- 20 : Watson, Alcozer qualify for state track meet
- 20 : UMHB • McKenzie Ralston gets NCAA bid
- 20 : Lady Tigers dispatch Sachse in two games, MacArthur next
- 20 : The Evan Sarah Chronicle: In Rebuttal of Colorblindness
- 20 : On My Honor: On Admiral William McRaven
- 20 : Out & About: Shopping
- 20 : Pleasant Ramblings: What is really real?
- 19 : ‘Last Year’s Winners’ sweep basketball tourney... again
- 19 : Miller Heights students celebrate patriotism
- 19 : CAC staff treated to day at Texas State Capitol
- 19 : Belton heads into playoffs on 16-game win streak
- 19 : BYSA Centex Champs a dandy of a league
- 19 : The Evan Sarah Chronicle: In Defense of Vaping
- 19 : Out & About: The Good Old Daze
- 19 : Pleasant Ramblings: Obligatory Food Column
- 18 : Community comes together for service day
- 18 : Citizens stampede Chisholm Trail
- 18 : Aware walks to prevent child abuse
- 18 : Chisholm Trail Elementary celebrates diversity
- 18 : Race rasies funds for community clinic
- 13 : Texas Game Wardens commission 10 new K-9s
- 12 : Altrusa names Winkler ‘Altrusan of the Year’
- 12 : Lena Armstrong Public Library awarded Texas Book Festival Grant
- 12 : BISD recognizes PSAT outstanding scholars
- 11 : JROTC awards cadets
- 11 : CAC announces summer camps, classes
- 9 : Council supports Hike, Bike Extension
- 9 : Home Run for Health is Champion of a night
- 8 : Turtlefest draws young, young-at-heart
- 8 : Looking Up: A Farewell Message
- 8 : Out & About: Political Correctness Be Damned!
- 8 : Pleasant Ramblings: Texas Sayings, or Idioms
- 7 : B.E.E.F. receives endowments
- 7 : Belton recycling more than just paper, plastic
- 7 : Façade Grant assists local business with storefront makeover
- 7 : Select Softball Spotlight: Buzz Garcia 8U continues learning the game, lose pair of close games
- 6 : Goodwill, Walmart Foundation stand up for America’s heroes
- 6 : Leadership Belton, city to construct community garden
- 6 : Molly White presents legislative update to constituents
- 6 : Stoney Brook Assisted Living completes new wing construction
- 6 : Local school writes, performs play based on redemption
- 6 : Belton falls to Midway, wins at Heights
- 6 : Lady Tigers’ finish 10th at Region I Golf Tournament
- 6 : Donaho wins district girls’ singles title, eight go to regionals
- 6 : Quartet of 2015 BHS softball seniors one of most prolific groups in Lady Tigers’ softball history
- 5 : Meet your Retail Development Coordinator: Ed Bandas
- 5 : 12 straight wins put Tigers on verge of another district title
- 5 : Lady Tigers third, Tigers fourth in District 12-6A track
- 5 : Army Marathon recognizes, awards volunteers
- 5 : BISD Board receives budget planning update
- 5 : City applies for Hike, Bike Trail extension grant
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April 2015
- 21 : Tigers thump MacArthur 4-0, fall to North Mesquite 2-1
- 21 : Smith wins at Burnet, Districts underway in Waco
- 20 : Belton ISD purchases land for future elementary school
- 20 : City continues rapid growth, steady construction
- 19 : Subvarsity spotlight: Krueger perfect against Heights
- 19 : Looking Up: Your cheering section
- 19 : Out & About: The Bad Trip
- 19 : Pleasant Ramblings: Foreign Foods
- 18 : RSVP proclamation read
- 18 : Tigers nip Midway, Heights in big-game thrillers
- 18 : Tigers and Lady Tigers each finish second at Midway Panther Relays
- 17 : Citizens Police Academy graduates sixth class
- 17 : 41 runs, Holman perfect game, nets Belton three wins
- 16 : Master Gardeners to host state conference
- 16 : Martinez, Dippel, Knight lead District 12-6A superlatives
- 16 : CITY OF MORGAN’S POINT RESORT AGENDA April 21, 2015, 6:00 P.M.
- 15 : Quarter Horse Assoc. opens horse show to special needs participants
- 15 : UMHB, city leap into spring with disc golf tournament
- 15 : Caregivers to learn, connect, grow at Alzheimer’s symposium
- 15 : Tigers ride pair of four-run innings in 8-3 win against GP
- 15 : Lady Tigers 15 runs, Holman perfect game dominates Heights
- 15 : UMHB falls to Trinity 12-6, now 13-9
- 15 : Local heroes treated to comedy night at Pit Stop Bar, Grill
- 14 : She’s lovin‘ it
- 14 : BISD students earn high school, college credits
- 14 : Magic Belles named Grand Champion in national competition
- 14 : Special needs children play, socialize at Play Day
- 14 : Late OT goal derails Lady Tigers hopes vs. Rowlett 2-1
- 14 : Bell rings, Tigers advance
- 14 : Longtime Tigers’ trainer Bower to retire
- 14 : Tigers finish third, Lady Tigers finish fourth at Cove Relays
- 13 : McLane Children’s Hospital springs into Easter with egg hunt
- 13 : La Rio Mansion opens doors
- 13 : CTC to host Math Appreciation Day
- 13 : UMHB’s Twilleager CSVA D-III VC of Year
- 13 : Softball sweeps CTX, outscores 32-6
- 13 : CTRG back on track Saturday night against Free Radicals
- 9 : Helping Hands celebrates volunteers, partners
- 9 : School board discusses middle school electives
- 9 : Belton firefighters, MDA rally for Fill the Boot
- 8 : UMHB Honor Society members win at National Convention
- 8 : UMHB Counseling receives second accreditation
- 8 : Jana Sharpley takes post as President of S&W Healthcare Foundation
- 8 : Lady Tigers face Rowlett in Class 6A Bi-District round
- 7 : Belton Journal Podcast - Episode 01
- 7 : Keep oak trees healthy this spring by preventing oak wilt
- 7 : HoT Goodwill launches spring-cleaning campaign
- 7 : CRU Cuts: Baseball trips Southwestern, Softball sweeps UTD
- 7 : CenTex HS Bass Hunters finish well at state tournament
- 6 : Preserving history: Dr. Doris Kemp
- 6 : La Rio Mansion to provide perfect backdrop for weddings, events
- 6 : Barbershop comes to town
- 6 : CAC to present largest children’s art exhibit in Central Texas
- 6 : Tigers’ Soccer face Garland Sachse in Class 6A Bi-Districts
- 5 : Meet the Candidates: Morgan’s Point City Council
- 4 : Belton Police Department warns against phone scams
- 4 : White defends Hotel Occupancy Tax decision
- 4 : Young runner-up, Callin sixth at state powerlifting meet
- 4 : Tigers, Lady Tigers tracksters head to Cove, Texas Relays
- 3 : Fort Hood hosts listening session for drawdown plans
- 3 : Kites for Kids overcomes rain, cool weather
- 3 : Smythe competing for No. 1 TE spot at Notre Dame
- 3 : Heritage “Fifth Field” dedicated Monday
- 2 : Local residents treated to discovery, dinosaurs
- 2 : Council approves water meter contract 6-2
- 2 : AgriLife Extension to host Spring Forage Seminar
- 2 : Softball drops decision at Midway 5-1, defeat Ellison
- 2 : Strong pitching, timely hitting elixir for winning week
- 2 : JV Baseball Spotlight: Red score 14 in last three innings, win 15-5
- 1 : Add native plants to container gardens
- 1 : V Red Tigers run-rule Shoemaker 12-0
- 1 : Lady Tigers Golf wins Leander
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March 2015
- 31 : Belton Tigers Football • Season Tickets
- 31 : Martinez qualifies for Texas High School Powerlifting finals
- 30 : Meet the sixth City Council candidate
- 30 : Betties beat Sirens 244-198
- 30 : UMHB Baseball wins two of three
- 29 : Looking Up: Do you know who you are?
- 29 : Out & About: The Looney Bin
- 29 : Pleasant Ramblings: A Brand New Car!
- 28 : Sheriff Awards
- 28 : Branscom resigns UMHB to become DC at San Antonio Brandeis
- 28 : Altrusa announces scholarship availability
- 27 : GSCTX names Women of Distinction
- 27 : BCMGA to host state conference
- 27 : Tigers beat Shoemaker to start district, play hard at HP
- 27 : Lady Tigers win District 12-6A title outright, Tigers split title
- 27 : Project Celebration • 2.015 Run
- 26 : Skydive Temple celebrates warm weather, Safety Day
- 26 : Rep. White opposes tourism bonanza
- 26 : Holman’s perfect game against Killeen wraps 3-win week
- 26 : BHS Track sweeps at Temple Invitational
- 25 : Wildflower Guild presents Junior Wildflower Belles
- 25 : Pirtle Elementary teachers complete weight loss challenge
- 25 : Salado Kangaroo reunited with owner
- 25 : Belton wins district title with 2-0 win
- 25 : Second annual Crawfish Boil draws 600 hungry locals
- 23 : Beltonian named 2014 Engineer of the Year
- 23 : Helping Hands packages spring break breakfasts
- 23 : Kiwanis Turtle Festival returns to Belton
- 23 : Softball swept by D-III No. 3 East Texas Baptist
- 22 : Meet the City Council candidates
- 22 : Looking Up: Try devoting yourself to a different motivation
- 22 : Out & About: Cabin Fever Humor
- 22 : Pleasant Ramblings: Endless Summer, not the Movie
- 21 : Tiger ONE finishes second at BJGA Invitational
- 21 : Bell County Sheriffs investigate Moffatt shooting
- 21 : Unique recital tops 22 years
- 21 : UMHB Baseball wins three in a row against Sul Ross
- 20 : Young 2nd in Region 2, Five Lady Tigers statebound
- 20 : Tigers, Lady Tigers Track and Field teams show big at Brownwood
- 20 : BISD celebrates community advocates
- 20 : Take 190 West hosts local authors, aspiring artists
- 19 : Council approves intersection design
- 19 : Contemporaries to host Havana Nights fundraiser
- 19 : Tigers 2-of-4 at Round Rock Langerhans Tourney
- 17 : CTCS welcomes new Head of School
- 17 : Bush’s Spring Chicken 10K
- 16 : Book, Author Luncheon features local authors
- 16 : Police Department begins recruitment for Youth Police Academy
- 16 : City begins construction on MLK Ave. bridge
- 16 : Fire Department receives pumper truck
- 15 : Looking Up: Deliver!
- 15 : Out & About: Hooplaw
- 15 : Pleasant Ramblings: Real Life in a Texas Town
- 14 : TABA hosts 40th Home, Garden Show
- 14 : BHS, Solar Flight Productions speak out against human trafficking
- 14 : Pirtle Elementary introduces inline skating to PE
- 13 : City council, school board election filing period closes
- 13 : Big Red Relays cancelled after handful of events
- 13 : Belton Softball takes two in shortened RR Tourney
- 13 : Trails of Hope races benefit Hope for the Hungry
- 12 : Army Marathon III perseveres through cold, rain
- 12 : Ed Bandas named Retail Development Coordinator
- 12 : Belton alumnus Mahler wins Big XII Heptathlon
- 12 : Odell, Diaz come up big, Tigers clinch playoff spot
- 12 : Belton student attains Eagle Scout status
- 9 : Tigers on the Prowl
- 9 : BHS Softball finishes sixth at BCS, starts their season 4-2
- 6 : State changes vehicle registraion, inspection requirements
- 6 : Council approves city sustainability projects
- 6 : Former Belton Mayor Charley Powell dies at 75
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February 2015
- 27 : Council examines city’s infrastructure
- 23 : Belton Swimming outstanding at Regionals
- 23 : Tigers test No. 7 Heights, fall late 65-56
- 23 : Five Tigers commit to schools
- 23 : Tigers Monday scrimmage displays 2015 talent
- 23 : Lady Tigers win three straight in Austin
- 12 : Council approves purchase of future water tank land
- 2 : Lady Tigers battle, earn first district win 58-52
- 2 : Tigers Powerlifting finish fourth at Midway Invitational
- 2 : Belton scores eight goals in three-game sweep
- 2 : Tigers win, lose, draw at Georgetown’s Governor’s Cup
- 2 : Lady Tigers’ Powerlifting wins Midway
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January 2015
- 30 : Managing editor takes to the wild of Minnesota via dogsled
- 30 : McGowan’s buzzer beater trips Midway 50-49
- 30 : BHS Softball preps for 2015 in Round Rock
- 30 : Lady Tigers drop pair to Ellison, Midway
- 30 : Lady Tigers’ Powerlifting bar set for 2015
- 30 : Police Department breaks ground on expansion, renovation project
- 30 : City increases water, sewer rates
- 30 : School board receives academic, homeless reports
- 30 : Belton Chamber celebrates partnerships at banquet
- 22 : Year in Review: Belton Economic Development Corporation
- 22 : MPR sets major agenda for 2015
- 22 : Belton City Council approves Goodyear Tire Shop
- 15 : Local businesses help residents keep New Year’s fitness resolutions
- 15 : Holiday sales up in downtown Belton shops
- 15 : UMHB names Director of Development
- 15 : Tigers win bronze bracket at Hewitt M.T. Rice
- 15 : The Teams of 2014: Part II
- 15 : Belton wins silver bracket at Lampasas Holiday Tourney
- 15 : 80 rebound game earns Lady Cru school, ASC marks
- 8 : Belton starts M.T. Rice Tournament play 1-1
- 8 : The Teams of 2014: Part I
- 8 : UMHB road trip tough one, fall to OLLU 95-74
- 8 : Lady Tigers romp Akins, fall to Godley in Lampasas
- 2 : Best Sports Moments of 2014
- 2 : Lady Tigers cold streak results in 56-45 loss
- 2 : Potvin’s 3 forces OT, Tigers fall to Roos 65-63
- 2 : BPRD hosts annual Trout Drop
- 2 : The Department Belton deserves
- 2 : BCYC accepts grant, renovates gym floor
- 2 : BFD brightens Christmas through Santa Pals
- 2 : Tiger Football celebrates 2014 with banquet
- 2 : Cameron Yoe 3-Peats, Temple falls late to Aledo
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December 2014
- 31 : City celebrates successful 2014
- 31 : Belton Fire Department continues excellence in 2014
- 24 : BISD Board reviews absence policy
- 24 : H-E-B, FFA host food rally for charities
- 24 : CASA splits from CACCT, swears in new volunteers
- 24 : Phase II of Hike, Bike Trail unveiled
- 24 : Angel Tree to deliver Christmas gifts
- 24 : Local teens aspire to be first UFC brother, sister duo
- 24 : Bell County community donates food, time to help those in need
- 24 : Students conduct research, host Renaissance Faire
- 24 : BPD begins holiday safety programs
- 24 : BISD S2S to expand to middle, elementary schools
- 24 : BEEF Foundation distributes $46,028.09 to BISD teachers, faculty
- 24 : Tree of Angels honors violent crime victims
- 24 : BISD breaks ground on Ag building
- 24 : Christmas on the Farm to feature Santa, Grinch
- 24 : Council swears in police officers, firefighters
- 24 : Christmas on Chisholm Trail celebrates holidays
- 24 : Belton ISD receives clean audit report
- 24 : Custom-built dollhouse to raise funds for area seniors
- 24 : City, Belton Lions Club complete special needs playground
- 24 : UMHB hosts fall commencement ceremony
- 3 : Belton Senior Center hosts Veterans Day ceremony
- 3 : Council approves RUOK? funding
- 3 : Nolan Creek development indicator of overall improvements
- 3 : Grounds Guys beautify Ronald McDonald House
- 3 : BECS hosts first ever event
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November 2014
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October 2014
- 28 : Conquering the Cats
- 28 : Lady Tigers celebrate senior night with straight-set win
- 28 : Tigers ready for homecoming tilt with Ellison
- 28 : Class of ‘58 continues to inspire
- 28 : Belton shows colors during Ebola outbreak
- 28 : BISD Board announces listening sessions
- 28 : Walk Like MADD honors drunk driving victims
- 28 : Building Trust
- 27 : Crusaders score 50 straight, upend Sul Ross 56-9
- 27 : Never Let Down
- 27 : BHS Robotics Team
- 27 : Playing and Safe
- 27 : Helping Hands named Outstanding Community Organization
- 24 : Declawing Cougars
- 24 : Tigers fall short to Shoemaker in shootout 39-31
- 24 : City to replace sidewalks, water lines
- 24 : Cheerleaders Think Pink, Go Red
- 24 : Mraz represents Belton as 2014 Miss Flame
- 24 : Honorary Pilots
- 24 : UMHB hit road for first 2014 ASC tilt against Sul Ross
- 24 : Lady Tiger in fourth place tie after back-to-back losses
- 24 : A Dawg-gone shame
- 24 : Bell County names 2014 Miss Flame
- 24 : Downs But Not Out hosts 19th annual walk
- 24 : On the Town
- 16 : No Point ac-CRU-al
- 16 : Volleyball sweeps Heights, Killeen matches in 12-6A
- 16 : Belton offense struggles in 27-0 loss to Stony Point
- 16 : City to rework sidewalk ordinance
- 16 : School Board approves Ag Barn Project construction
- 16 : High Point, Southwest elementaries remember 9/11
- 16 : Never Forget
- 16 : UMHB picks up weather-delayed win at UW-LaCrosse 41-22
- 16 : Lady Tigers sweep La Vega in non-district breather
- 16 : Successful Lion Hunt
- 16 : Council honors BFD lifesaving efforts
- 16 : Ten advocates sworn in as CASAs
- 16 : Senior Expo features Roaring Twenties theme
- 16 : Remembering a Legend
- 14 : Them Shock’n Hawks
- 14 : Council considers sidewalk ordinance amendments
- 14 : Beltonians celebrate grandparents
- 14 : Making Magic
- 14 : Local actor, playwright to present world renowned play
- 14 : UMHB shrugs off slow start to pound Millsaps 43-7
- 14 : Lady Tigers tough in 4-set loss to Waco University
- 13 : 'Copters, Options & Old Age
- 13 : Historic Belton church to receive new foundation
- 13 : BPD names Officer of the Quarter, pins sergeant
- 13 : Project Apple Tree packs record amount
- 13 : UMHB Football heads to work to start 2014 season
- 13 : Lady Tigers get valuable tournament experience
- 13 : Prowling Pride
- 13 : Belton Volleyball takes 3rd place at Gatesville Tourney
- 13 : Tiger Moms learn about a player’s day via Football 101
- 13 : Ready for University
- 13 : City to restrict quick loan businesses
- 13 : Central Texas State Fair
- 13 : 2014-2015 YAC members selected
- 13 : It's Official
- 13 : UMHB Football starts 2014 on the road at Millsaps
- 13 : Belton falls to tough China Spring team in straight sets
- 13 : Shutdown Defense
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September 2014
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August 2014
- 18 : Morgan’s Point council honors officers
- 18 : BISD to consider district growth
- 18 : Moving Up: BPD to create new Sergeant position on force
- 18 : City Council proposes retaining current tax rate
- 18 : Senior Expo Speaker in Focus: Dr. Catherine McNeal
- 11 : Beltonians take plunge into inner-city
- 11 : 24-hour child care comes to Belton
- 11 : POW bracelet found in thrift store
- 11 : AWARE Central Texas hosts Christmas in July
- 11 : Teachers begin moving into BISD’s newest elementary school
- 11 : Strike Zone Bad Boys: Making on-field transitions
- 11 : Roarin’ n Spikin’: Meyers’ Lady Tigers set to roll for 2014 campaign
- 11 : Tigers Football Camp marks beginning of 2014 season
- 4 : Commissioners outline stance on influx of illegal immigrants
- 4 : Sparta Elementary earns top ratings
- 4 : Proposed BISD tax rate to decrease
- 4 : Increasing Safety: BPD to begin building expansions
- 4 : Belton to host first Sip and Stroll
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July 2014
- 31 : Family pet saves local teenager
- 31 : School board receives updates
- 31 : Fond Memories: Harris High School celebrates 2014 reunion with laughter, fellowship
- 31 : Lions Club, City partner to build special needs playground
- 31 : Loving heart, handmade bracelets help local cancer patient
- 23 : Project Apple Tree to assist local children
- 23 : BPRD celebrates Parks and Recreation Month
- 23 : City continues improvements, discusses new renovations
- 23 : For the Children: Court Appointed Special Advocates inducts new members
- 22 : Council approves Capital EMS services
- 22 : Iron Soldiers honor SSG Kris Higdon, fallen soldiers
- 22 : Belton’s July 4 parade draws young and old to join festivities
- 21 : World Geography to launch course app in fall
- 21 : Elvis lives on through Kraig Parker, Royal Tribute Band
- 18 : Local organizations promote water conservation
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June 2014
- 23 : 2015 Master Gardeners Conference seeks vendors
- 23 : Flag Day observed in Belton businesses, museum
- 23 : Board mourns Braeuer during meeting
- 23 : Leading by Serving: Leadership Belton provides community with shade, protection through project
- 20 : Sutter honored with award for dedication, sweetness
- 20 : BPD, Sheriffs, Rangers investigate shooting
- 20 : Council assists, recognizes police, fire departments
- 20 : Transforming Identities: Valedictorian informs, encourages class in final graduation speech
- 19 : 2013 BHS Yearbook photo featured by publishers
- 19 : Spartacus Dash challenges Beltonians
- 19 : Belton PD welcomes officers to department
- 19 : Playing for a Cause: BMS students take the stage to fight leukemia
- 2 : BISD increases transparency through website
- 2 : City Council swears in new BPD officers
- 2 : Belton recycling program more than just plastics
- 2 : Getting healthy, helping kids
- 2 : A Simple Thank You: City of Belton honors 2013 Beltonian and Citizen of the Year
- 2 : Medicine Shoppe celebrates 30 years
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May 2014
- 30 : Advertise With Us
- 30 : Advertise With The Belton Journal
- 29 : UMHB donates vacant home to Better Belton Foundation for low-income family
- 29 : MPR hosts annual Lake Jamboree BBQ Cook-off
- 29 : Food drive to benefit Helping Hands Ministry
- 29 : BISD Board welcomes new district employees
- 29 : Honoring Service: Former Sparta Elementary employees memorialized
- 29 : Room to grow: Texas Rodeo Cowboy HOF gets more exposure
- 19 : Bell County Jail passes state inspection
- 19 : Bloomin’ Fest features local artist Kirk Baxley
- 19 : Council celebrates Covington, welcomes Grayson
- 19 : Council, School Board hold elections
- 19 : A Job Well Done: Covington retires from office of Mayor
- 19 : Spreading the word: BPD, BHS team up to create PSA
- 19 : Eagle Scouts
- 12 : GE Foundation grant to help low-income in Bell County
- 12 : Letting go
- 12 : BHS ranked in top schools of nation
- 12 : A Friend to Us All: Temple catcher dies from injuries in collision
- 1 : Showcase on the Square: Art, Wine Festival benefits kids in need
- 1 : City of Belton continues expansion projects
- 1 : New Tech student honors grandfather, earns money through energy film
- 1 : Giving Thanks: Veterans honored for service to Army Marathon
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April 2014
- 25 : Belton Lions Club turns 75
- 25 : BISD Early Childhood School awarded grant to support technology
- 25 : Bright Futures: BISD sophomores excel in the classroom
- 25 : Hands on learning
- 25 : Belton native collects old stories for new book
- 18 : Fostering the arts: BFA offers artists an outlet
- 18 : Residents cautioned against fraudulent roofing companies
- 18 : Celebrating Life: Beltonians help protect children, environment
- 11 : Beltonians work to better community
- 11 : Camp offers chance to get girls on the water
- 10 : Getting Artsy: Festival of the Arts returns to Bell County
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March 2014
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February 2014
- 28 : Youthful Innocence
- 28 : Warm and Sunny
- 28 : City honors leader with street
- 28 : City hires new finance director
- 21 : A new music
- 21 : Mountain Cedar Blues
- 15 : New and improved?
- 15 : You have my word
- 13 : Building Hope
- 7 : The eyes have it
- 7 : Backyard Birding
- 7 : 1st Mayoral candidate announces plans to run
- 7 : Schescke signs letter of intent to play at Cisco JC
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January 2014
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December 2013
- 20 : Horny Toad Harley Davidson hosts Chrome & Carols
- 2 : 50 teams race through H-E-B to fill food banks
- 2 : City Clerk to retire after 22 years of service
- 2 : Adoption rates raise 6.5 percent in the past year
- 2 : BHS Swimming wins overall title at KISD Invitational
- 2 : Belton standout athletes sign letters of intent
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November 2013
- 8 : Little River United Methodist hosts evening of spooky fun
- 8 : Valka to run for County Court-at-Law No. 1
- 8 : Family Promise hosts first annual Bed Race
- 8 : Lady Tigers win District 8-5A XC crown, boys finish 3rd
- 8 : Former Lady Tigers’ star getting high marks at UMHB, in ASC
- 8 : Lady Tigers finish 3rd, Timberview next in bi-districts
- 4 : New Tech Robotics Club heads to Richland Mall
- 4 : Corvette Club raises funds local student scholarships
- 4 : Shopping, hot rods, classics, festivities make downtown family friendly
- 4 : Lady Tigers drop Heights in four sets to qualify for playoffs
- 4 : Cru score 4 TDs in 7 minute span to down LC 45-34
- 4 : BHS Swimming sweeps Cedar Park, Temple up next
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October 2013
- 25 : Woods Flowers finds new home in Temple
- 25 : Angry bees trap Belton employees, residents
- 25 : Walk Like MADD
- 25 : Crusaders, former Tigers Crain, Bower bond a lifelong one
- 25 : Tigers’ Swimmers show solidly at Belton Invitational
- 25 : Lady Tigers see tough fought loss against Midway
- 18 : BFD announces 2013-2014 Miss Flame
- 18 : Technology in Belton designed to save lives during flood
- 18 : Belton rallies from early 3rd deficit to beat Ellison 34-26
- 18 : Cru defense stands tall in 49-7 win over Trinity
- 10 : 10,000 in attendance for Welcome Home event
- 10 : ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: ACL Music Fest expanded to allow more bands, more fans
- 10 : Community unites, takes a stand against crime
- 10 : Harper speaks at Lions Club about family history
- 10 : UMHB, Baylor rededicate Independence columns
- 10 : Positive outlook earns Sohns Excellence in Life nomination
- 10 : Always bet on red
- 10 : UMHB defense stellar in 40-18 win over Sul Ross
- 10 : Lady Tigers earn victories versus Killeen, Heights
- 4 : 49th Transportation Battalion adopts High Point Elementary
- 4 : Prizes, fun, adventure a good mix for Senior Expo
- 4 : Hispanic Heritage speaker visits Kiwanis Club
- 4 : UMHB Students Celebrate Crusader Stadium
- 4 : Cru-Mazing Opening
- 4 : Rocky road against Dragons take Tigers down 44-15
- 4 : Lady Tigers fall to Copperas Cove in straight sets
- 4 : The Battle of the 121:7th Grade Football Style
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September 2013
- 27 : Flying Vikings lifts spirits, spreads joy, helps kids soar
- 27 : Bus Driver remembers Belton’s segregation days
- 27 : My Campus Tutors changes the (inter)face of tutoring
- 27 : Bradford named BHS Excellence Award nominee
- 27 : Lady Tigers dominate TemCats in straight sets
- 27 : Tigers comeback falls just short in Bryan
- 27 : Belton tennis making racket in early season
- 27 : Stony Point outlasts Belton 56-46 in shootout
- 24 : MPR City Council holds public hearing, recognizes Miss Flame
- 24 : Volleyball district play for Lady Tigers begins Friday
- 24 : Chamber Golf Tournament a huge success
- 24 : Freshman football opens great against Stony Point
- 21 : Budget, Tax increase to be Voted on by Council
- 21 : City of Belton to unveil new website
- 21 : NSDAR honors importance of our history
- 21 : BLORA hosts Organizational Day
- 21 : Cru defeats Redlands 31-13 on the road
- 20 : Fire Dept. hosts Sept. 11 remembrance walk
- 18 : MPR welcomes kayak, paddleboard rental facility
- 18 : State Fair wows crowds with bulls, bands, fun
- 18 : New Bill unveiled to support Fort Hood victims
- 18 : Wishing you a warm welcome
- 18 : TBBOR blood drives boosts collection before Labor Day
- 18 : U.S. Air Force Graduate • Curtis J. Walters II
- 18 : 84th State President • Reed Denton
- 18 : It’s Tiger Football time! | Stony Point comes in to kick off 2013 campaign
- 18 : Volleyball breaks China Spring in four sets
- 18 : Belton’s Robinson wins Saints’ NFL roster spot
- 18 : Belton boys, girls XC finish second at Wildflower
- 17 : Fire, Police host blood drives to save lives
- 5 : Jehovah Witness Convention fills Expo Center
- 5 : City Council takes on several big agenda items
- 5 : Little Beltonian undergoes brain surgeries
- 5 : Big Red has arrived Tigers back on field to kick off 2013 season
- 5 : Lady Tigers dump Stony Point in three sets
- 5 : Youthful Lady Tigers Cross Country set for 2013
- 5 : CenTex Sirens host Rockin’ City at Mayborn Saturday
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August 2013
- 21 : Crusader Stadium coming into shape nicely
- 21 : Youth find their inner artist
- 21 : Classic car show benefits West
- 21 : Midwestern State of mind
- 15 : The Voice of Central Texas: James Harrison
- 14 : Razorbacks finish 5th at TTAB State Playoffs
- 14 : Reigning Class 5A golf champ heading to Texas A&M
- 14 : BISD school board accepts High Point Elementary during July meeting
- 14 : Ministry names Volunteer of the Year
- 8 : Kantro named Officer of the Quarter
- 7 : Capital Punishers!
- 7 : Kirk Baxley to release album
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June 2013
- 25 : Hit and Run ‘02 wins June Fever Tourney in Temple
- 25 : Major League dreams
- 25 : Veteran recounts his journey as a pilot on D-Day
- 25 : Ex Student Assoc. pleased with turnout
- 25 : Holmes named Counselor of the Year
- 25 : UMHB hosts 4-day nursing camp for students
- 25 : Record number graduates
- 25 : City Council works to revise renaming policy
- 3 : Run for Boston
- 3 : Whitlock named Wooden finalist
- 3 : Andrew Paysse wins boys Class 5A State Title in golf
- 3 : Janczak walkoff hit in 7th gives Belton District 8-5A title
- 3 : Annual church Spring Fest, Wing Fest see success
- 3 : Belton City Council elections aim to fill four seats
- 3 : Morgan’s Point Fire Department provides year-in-review
- 3 : Superintendent recognizes scholars during ceremony
- 3 : UMHB sets spring commencement
- 3 : USDA announces relief for West victims
- 3 : Congressman announces art contest winners
- 3 : Two compete for school board seat
- 3 : 4-H to host July photography workshop
- 3 : BISD names principal for Chisholm Trail Elementary
- 3 : Homeless shelter breaks ground in Temple
- 3 : Local high schools ranked as top schools in nation
- 3 : BEDC partners with Temple College to assist in employee training
- 3 : Cefco robber arrested by Belton Police Department
