Susan Kolo | Belton Journal

Academy ISD students donate over 3,000 pounds of food to local pantry

Dec 4, 2024

Special to the Journal Academy ISD students proved the power of teamwork and generosity during their recent food drive to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry of Belton. In an incredible show of compassion, the district’s Bumblebees collected and donated more than...

Woodland Cottages opens retirement community in Belton, College Station

Dec 4, 2024

Special to the Journal Carbon Shepherd Development, a joint venture between two commercial real estate veterans, has announced the opening of two new Woodland Cottages communities in Belton, at 475 River Fair Blvd., and in College Station. Woodland Cottages is a...

Annual Christmas on the Chisholm Trail set for next weekend

Dec 4, 2024

By David Tuma The Belton Journal Christmas on the Chisholm Trail is set for December 6-7. The City of Belton and the Downtown Merchants Association kick off the Christmas season together with an event filled holiday celebration for the family. “There is magic with...

Morgan’s Point Resort EDC plans Tiny Business Village

Dec 4, 2024

By David Stone The Belton Journal A village of garden shed-sized “chalets” that house small businesses could become a reality in Morgan’s Point Resort next year. According to Morgan’s Point Economic Development Corporation President Linda Bridges, the Tiny Business...

Vista Real Estate distributes 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes

Dec 4, 2024

By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal The parking lot of Vista Real Estate was bustling early last Friday morning, as the company handed out 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes, each including a frozen 11-pound turkey and a variety of sides, all at no cost to local families....