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James H. Hamer, Jr.

Nov 17, 2024

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...

Temple College hosts 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony

Nov 14, 2024

By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal Honoring veterans who have served both in the military and their communities, U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) hosted the 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) Ceremony at Temple College on SaturdayNovember 9. ...

First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend

Nov 14, 2024

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

Nov 14, 2024

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...

Local veteran, business owner to address Salado Area Republican Women

Nov 14, 2024

Special to the Journal The Salado Area Republican Women (SARW) will have their last meeting of the year with a luncheon on Thursday, November 21 at the Salado Civic Center. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. and reservations are necessary for seating and food....