7th Annual CASA 5k Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd

7th Annual CASA 5k Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd

The 7th Annual CASA 5K Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd. This event is one of our top fundraisers each year and allows us to continue serving abused and neglected children in Bell and Coryell Counties. This is a family event and all ages are welcome.    Race...
Berg sworn in as new police chief

Berg sworn in as new police chief

   The official swearing in of Larry Berg as the new Chief of Police was held on Friday morning at the Belton Police Department. City Attorney John Messer administered the Oath of Office.    In a standing room only audience made up of family members, City Officials,...
Retirement ceremony held for Ellis

Retirement ceremony held for Ellis

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal      Local and state officials, family, and friends gathered at the Cadence Bank Center Expo on Thursday afternoon to hon-or Belton Chief of Police, Gene Ellis, as he retired from nearly 15 years of dedicated service as chief.    A...
City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

City holds public meeting ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The City of Belton recently held a public meeting at the Harris Community Center concerning an event called Solarbration, to coincide with the total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. The City of Belton is one of a number...