Special to the Journal The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 4th of July Parade. The annual parade is a treasured family event with generations of central Texans lining the streets of Belton to celebrate the birth of our...
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Pablo and Elizabeth Altamirano, who previously ran Pablo’s on IH-35 in Belton, have opened another business. The Tipsy Cowboy at 1706 N Main Street in Belton has now opened. The business is a drive-through alcohol and food business....
Special to the Journal The Morgan’s Point Resort city council recently announced the appointment of Dennis Baldwin as the new City Manager. “Mr. Baldwin emerged as the standout candidate among a pool of highly qualified applicants, demonstrating a unique combination...
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Helping Hands Ministries distributed 671,357 pounds of food in 2023 impacting around 44,000 area residents. The organization provides more than food pantry items to the local community. Also onsite is Laura Mae’s Resale Shop, which is...
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Meredith Bender has been hired as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Belton Police Department. Bender grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Texas A&M University. At first, working for a television station, she was a...
Special to the Journal A new commemorative logo and unique writing contest are part of the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Belton’s Lena Armstrong Public Library. The logo uses symbols from past and present to mark the occasion. Some of the symbols included in...