Bullothon Series finals set for Sunday

Bullothon Series finals set for Sunday

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The Johnny Boren Memorial Bullothon Series Finals is Sunday May 26, at 5204 Elm Grove Road. Gates open at 1 p.m. with admission at $10. There will be vendors and food. Bull riding starts at 4 p.m. There are 14 bull teams set to supply...
Preparing for property valuation protests

Preparing for property valuation protests

Special to the Journal   “The 2024 Notice of Appraised Value has been delivered to property owners across Bell County during the month of April and property owners who wish to file an appeal that disputes the assessed market value on the Notice need to complete a...
UMHB presents honorary doctorate at spring commencement

UMHB presents honorary doctorate at spring commencement

Special to the Journal The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) held commencement services for the Spring 2024 semester today at the Cadence Bank Center. During the ceremony, Dr. Wallace E. Davis was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree for his many...
Girl Scouts celebrate camp named  Bluebonnet Shores

Girl Scouts celebrate camp named Bluebonnet Shores

By MIKE BARTOSZEK The Belton Journal “Suddenly a little girl stepped forth, Holding her blue-clad doll. She placed it in the roaring fire and raindrops began to fall. The rain brought forth the grass, Among its blades, flowers of blue. To be a sign for all the time Of...
Luedeke completes Leadership 254 Training Program

Luedeke completes Leadership 254 Training Program

Special to the Journal Bell County Tax Assessor-Collector, Shay Luedeke, was one of 22 county officials to successfully complete Leadership 254, a 14-month program offered by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC). Leadership 254 is designed to enhance the leadership...