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Local merchants sell items ahead of total solar eclipse

Local merchants sell items ahead of total solar eclipse

Mar 27, 2024

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal There are several local merchants selling items for the solar eclipse on April 8th. This eclipse is a total eclipse which is a world event. Total solar eclipses happen, on average, every 18 months. But for a given spot on the planet,...
Belton holds final meetings ahead of total solar eclipse

Belton holds final meetings ahead of total solar eclipse

Mar 20, 2024

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal Belton Parks and Recreation organized two public meetings on March 7, at the Harris Community Center. The purpose of the meetings were aimed at informing local businesses about the city’s efforts to bolster support in anticipation of...
County judge calls for registration of rural watch parties

County judge calls for registration of rural watch parties

Mar 7, 2024

By LYNETTE SOWELL The Belton Journal    Bell County Judge David Blackburn held a press conference, during which he declared a state of emergency ahead of the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. Judge Blackburn said that the county is currently projecting a significant...
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

Feb 28, 2024

   The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Banquet to honor individuals and businesses for their leadership and investment in the community. The theme for the banquet was “Better Together” – celebrating partnerships, honoring servant leaders and...
7th Annual CASA 5k Race is set for Saturday, March 2nd

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

Feb 18, 2024

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...