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Local man writes books for children

Sep 5, 2024

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal Michael Wagner is a local author and military historian who works at The Hop. “I’ve worked there since 2009,” said Wagner. He lives in Temple with his wife, Carolyn. He’s also a veteran, having served in the United States Air...

The HOP rolls out new microtransit vehicles

Sep 5, 2024

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal The HOP – Hill Country Transit District held a ribbon cutting in Belton on Friday to launch its final testing and rehearsal of their new Microtransit System. Service changes began on September 3rd, when the new vans literally...

Central Texas State Fair fills Labor Day weekend with fun

Sep 5, 2024

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal The unofficial end of summer was marked by a four-day run of the Central Texas State Fair held at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton. The popular fair was held on Labor Day weekend, August 29th thru September 2nd. As fairgoers...

Rock Around the Bell County Senior Expo With Us!

Sep 5, 2024

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal It will be a beautiful sight at the 14th Annual Bell County Senior Expo this year on Tuesday, September 24th. The celebration of seniors living in Central Texas will be held in the Exposition Building at Cadence Bank Center...

Bell County lifts burn ban a month early

Sep 4, 2024

Special to the Journal After many areas of Bell County received beneficial rainfall over several days last week, Bell County Judge David Blackburn has issued an order lifting the Burn Ban. This order went into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Judge Blackburn initially...

Sly Fox Coffee House Held dog-friendly bash

Sep 2, 2024

By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal Finnley, a black Labrador owned by Jesse Bates, the owner of Sly Fox Coffee House, celebrated his fourth birthday with a bash that brought together dog enthusiasts and local vendors on Saturday, September 7. The event, held at...