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Family of former Belton student starts fund in son’s honor

Jan 26, 2024

A family has set out to honor their son who loved theatre and was pursuing a career in the industry until his unexpected death in November 2023. Nathan LeBlanc was born in Temple in 1999 to John and Laura LeBlanc, and he grew up in Belton. He went on to attend...

Belton Police Chief Announces Retirement

Dec 18, 2023

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis has notified City Manager Sam Listi that Ellis plans to retire from the City of Belton and municipal public service effective Feb. 2, 2024. “The highest honor of my career has been to serve alongside the...

Belton ISD Duo Receives All-State Musical Achievement

Dec 18, 2023

Two Belton ISD high school students, Emily Jeong and Pablo Ureste, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming 2023–2024 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Musicians. Lake Belton High School sophomore Emily Jeong was selected for the All-State Orchestra....

Belton Furniture Craftsman Awarded at 2023 Texas Furniture Makers Show

Dec 18, 2023

During a reception for the 24th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show on Saturday, November 11, judges Miriam Carpenter, a designer and artist from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Clark Kellogg, a furniture maker based in Houston; and Jason Thigpen, owner of Texas Heritage...

Belton Auto Technician Receives National Award

Dec 18, 2023

Harold Williams, an ASE Certified automotive technician from Belton, Texas, was recently honored with a national achievement award as the Toyota/ASE Master Automotive Technician of the Year. Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized on November 15, at the...