Construction begins  on Standpipe Park

Construction begins on Standpipe Park

By DAVID TUMA  The Belton Journal  Construction has started on the Standpipe Park on the South end of Belton.  The historic standpipe itself is visible from miles in any direction and sits on city property in the Southwest part of town. It is one of the few of its...
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. ...