Council approves agreement for Home Program grant

Council approves agreement for Home Program grant

By DAVID TUMA  The Belton Journal  In a Tuesday night meeting, the Belton city council authorized the Belton Economic Development Corporation to execute a real estate contract for the purchase of .49 acres from Joe and Cecil Smith.  The BEDC purchased 10.2 acres on...
Reports highlight community support and 2022 Bond project status

Reports highlight community support and 2022 Bond project status

Special to the Journal At their regular July 15 meeting, the Belton ISD Board of Trustees received updates highlighting the partnerships between the district, individuals and local organizations. Ellen Burnett, president of the Belton Education Enrichment Foundation...

Native Plant Society to have workshop on water harvesting

Special to the Journal  The August NPSOT Tonkawa Chapter meeting will feature Wilma Tichelaar, State Urban Conservationist for USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas.  The meeting will be held Monday August 5, at Barrow Brewing 108 Royal St in Salado. ...
Mount Zion United Methodist Church hosts backpack giveaway

Mount Zion United Methodist Church hosts backpack giveaway

By MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ  The Belton Journal Mount Zion United Methodist Church, MZUMC, hosted their Back to School with God backpack giveaway on Saturday at Yettie Polk Park in Belton.  There was free food, games, activities & bounce houses for kids. There was also...