Council approves bid to develop new park

Council approves bid to develop new park

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The Belton City Council recently authorized a $1.47 million bid to develop the block where the historic standpipe stands on Hughes Street in South Belton into a city park. A $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant, awarded in January...
Belton Lake now full with recent heavy rains

Belton Lake now full with recent heavy rains

By LYNETTE SOWELL The Belton Journal It’s official: Lake Belton is 100 percent full, as of Monday after the heavy rains this spring, particularly over this past weekend. The lake’s level has risen 30 percent since April 7, when the level was at 582.54 feet. On...
Granny’s Shaved Ice celebrates new location, expansion

Granny’s Shaved Ice celebrates new location, expansion

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Granny’s Shaved Ice has opened at 312 N. East St. across from First United Methodist Church in Belton. For a few years, they had a food truck next to Pink Bulldog in the Belton Journal parking lot. The business originally opened in...
Belton City Manager presents strategic plan update

Belton City Manager presents strategic plan update

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal The regularly scheduled City Council meeting was held on Tuesday night at the Harris Community Center at 401 N. Alexander. Belton City Manager Sam Listi presented the fiscal year 2025-2029 strategic plan update to the City Council....
Belton resident to compete in finals of national grilling competition

Belton resident to compete in finals of national grilling competition

Special to the Journal Belton resident Esterling Rosario from the Temple LongHorn Steakhouse team knows how to bring heat to the competition. His grilling expertise and passion has him on the cusp of elite grilling status as he prepares to compete in the final round...