Margaret Galloway

June 6, 1944 – March 9, 2024 Margaret Ann Galloway, 79, of Temple, TX, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at a Temple Hospital. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Temple, TX. Mrs. Galloway was...

Wilke Denton English

August 25, 1949 – March 9, 2024 Wilke Denton English of Belton, TX, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 at the age of 74. He went by W.D., Dr. E., or Doc to friends, colleagues, and students; Dad and Gramps to family. W.D. was born on August 25, 1949, the only son...
City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The City of Belton recently held a public meeting at the Harris Community Center concerning an event called Solarbration, to coincide with the total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. The City of Belton is one of a number...
Family of former Belton student starts fund in son’s honor

Family of former Belton student starts fund in son’s honor

A family has set out to honor their son who loved theatre and was pursuing a career in the industry until his unexpected death in November 2023. Nathan LeBlanc was born in Temple in 1999 to John and Laura LeBlanc, and he grew up in Belton. He went on to attend...
Belton Police Chief Announces Retirement

Belton Police Chief Announces Retirement

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis has notified City Manager Sam Listi that Ellis plans to retire from the City of Belton and municipal public service effective Feb. 2, 2024. “The highest honor of my career has been to serve alongside the...