Mount Zion United Methodist Church hosts backpack giveaway

Mount Zion United Methodist Church hosts backpack giveaway

By MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ  The Belton Journal Mount Zion United Methodist Church, MZUMC, hosted their Back to School with God backpack giveaway on Saturday at Yettie Polk Park in Belton.  There was free food, games, activities & bounce houses for kids. There was also...
Bell County Museum hosts Summer Fun Camps

Bell County Museum hosts Summer Fun Camps

By MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ The Belton Journal The Bell County Museum is in its 6th year of hosting a come-and-go summer camp for kids age six and under.  “There are different themes with related activities each day. The themes on Tuesday, were Military Appreciation, kids...
Women’s chorus offers free vocal workshop on July 20

Women’s chorus offers free vocal workshop on July 20

Special to the Journal Women of all ages are invited to a free “Jingle Summer Workshop” on Saturday, July 20, hosted by the award-winning Chisholm Trail Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. The vocal event will be at Belton First United Methodist Church, 205 E. 3rd...
It’s okay not to have hair

It’s okay not to have hair

Courtesy Photos Belton firefighters and several friends from other area departments had their heads shaved to show support for little Remi Wissinger and her family. Remi is the daughter of Belton Firefighter/Medic Wissinger. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic...

FEMA disaster recovery center to close July 31

Special to the Journal The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operating out of Tarver Elementary School will close its doors at the end of the month. The center, which opened on June 12, has provided assistance for anyone impacted by the tornado and storms that moved...
Bell County 4-H host members from Pennsylvania

Bell County 4-H host members from Pennsylvania

Special to the Journal Bell County 4-H members recently hosted 4-H members and adult volunteers from York County, Pennsylvania. 4-H is a U.S.-based network of youth organizations whose mission is “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the...