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Rainbow trout fishing at Nolan Creek set for Dec. 11 and 27

Dec 9, 2024

Special to the Journal Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock Nolan Creek in Downtown Belton December 11th and 27th at 2 p.m. They will deposit the rainbow trout at The Landing at Creekside Park. Fishing is free and basic bait will be provided while...

Body of Christ Community Clinic in Belton needs donations

Dec 9, 2024

2nd Publish from Nov 21 By David Stone The Belton Journal The Body of Christ Community Clinic in Belton has provided 6,232 medical and dental visits since January 2023, but is facing a tight budget and is in need of donations. “We have a couple of big fundraisers...

The City of Belton and Chamber of Commerce partner to purchase walking bridge

Dec 4, 2024

By David Tuma The Belton Journal The City of Belton and the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce partnered to purchase a 30 foot long, 6-foot-wide walking bridge over Nolan Creek. The bridge itself will be placed over the water crossing near PNC Bank and the tax office....

Academy ISD students donate over 3,000 pounds of food to local pantry

Dec 4, 2024

Special to the Journal Academy ISD students proved the power of teamwork and generosity during their recent food drive to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry of Belton. In an incredible show of compassion, the district’s Bumblebees collected and donated more than...

Woodland Cottages opens retirement community in Belton, College Station

Dec 4, 2024

Special to the Journal Carbon Shepherd Development, a joint venture between two commercial real estate veterans, has announced the opening of two new Woodland Cottages communities in Belton, at 475 River Fair Blvd., and in College Station. Woodland Cottages is a...

Annual Christmas on the Chisholm Trail set for next weekend

Dec 4, 2024

By David Tuma The Belton Journal Christmas on the Chisholm Trail is set for December 6-7. The City of Belton and the Downtown Merchants Association kick off the Christmas season together with an event filled holiday celebration for the family. “There is magic with...