Susan Kolo | Belton Journal

Early shoppers boost local holiday sales

Dec 4, 2024

By David Stone The Belton Journal A strained economy has Christmas shoppers hitting the stores early to spread out their shopping budgets, and local businesses say they are benefiting from the longer season. With only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this...

Community steps up for annual Food for Families food drive

Dec 4, 2024

By Daniel Moctezuma The Belton Journal Residents, businesses, and organizations united on Friday at Helping Hands Ministry on Holland Road for the Food for Families Food Drive, an annual event held in partnership with KWTX, H-E-B, and the Boy Scouts. The drive aims...

MPR Christmas celebration set for Dec. 6

Dec 4, 2024

By David Stone The Belton Journal Dec. 6 promises to be a big day in Morgan’s Point Resort — Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s bringing his lovely wife along for an evening of fun, games and holiday music. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a parade from the MPR...

Oracio Delgado

Dec 2, 2024

March 5, 1948 – December 2, 2024 Oracio Delgado, 76, of Belton, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 8, 4-6pm. Services were held on Monday, December 9, at 2pm. Both took place at Dossman Funeral Home. Mr. Delgado was born...

Randolph “Doc” Mitchell

Dec 1, 2024

December 22, 1949 – December 1, 2024 Randolph “Doc” Lee Mitchell passed away at his home in Temple, Texas, on December 1st, 2024. Visitation was held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton, Texas. Graveside service is held at...