James H. Hamer, Jr.

October 19, 1942 – October 17, 2024 James H. Hamer, Jr. of Temple, Texas, departed this life on October 17, 2024. Born on October 19, 1942, “Junior” or “Jim” as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was the first born of six children from the union of...
First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend

First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal  Belton’s First United Methodist Church welcomed a new Reverend on Friday, November 1.  Reverend Patrick Hoffman and his wife Reverend Jennifer Chickering and their 2 children moved from Celina, Texas, a town north of Dallas. ...
Business relocates to downtown Belton

Business relocates to downtown Belton

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal  Grappler’s Lair has moved to downtown Belton at 120 N. Penelope. The business is a UFC Veteran owned and operated academy. Their instruction includes Jiu-Jitsu and MMA and they were the first institute to bring these disciplines to...