By David Tuma, Publisher Through the first four months of this year, the City of Belton is slightly down in sales tax dollars received from the state. Retail sales in December were up, but slow retail sales in October…
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Special to the Journal On April 23, the U.S. will celebrate National Lost Dog Awareness Day (NLDAD). This canine-focused awareness day was created by Lost Dogs of America to bring attention to the many dogs who go…
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By David Tuma, Publisher The Central Fire Station on Penelope Street is undergoing major renovations. Last year, there was a discovery of mold in the walls. It was just a matter of an old building which had been renovated…
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By Gary Emmert, Correspondent The Belton City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at the Harris Community Center. There were two individuals who wished to address the City Council in the Public Comments portion…
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By David Tuma, Publisher Starting the second week in April, the City of Belton will begin road repairs in certain areas of town. This week they will be sending out letters to residents along those streets. These repairs are…
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By Kierra Pixler, Managing Editor With the May 4 general election coming up, we asked the Mayoral and City Council candidates to respond to a series of questions that pertain to relevant topics in Morgan’s Point Resort. Their…
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By Lindsay Starr Platt, Correspondent County commissioners gathered for their regular meeting on Monday, March 18 to discuss and consider items on the agenda. Bell County has hired a new prisoner transportation company. Commissioners authorized the…
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By Victoria Ybarra, Correspondent The Family Freedom Festival, hosted by VFW and Auxiliary chapter 4008 on Saturday, March 16, went off without a hitch. Attending the Freedom festive was an organization from Waco. Helmets of Love…
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By Jennifer Vazquez, Correspondent Have you ever been outside under the Texas sun and think “I need a hat?” Twenty-five years ago, Bill Coe and Roman Sue Coe, his wife, were out fishing when Bill decided that his…
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By Kierra Pixler, Managing Editor With the May 4 general election coming up, we asked the City Council candidates to respond to a series of questions that pertain to relevant topics in Belton. Their answers are in their…
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