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...
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...
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...
Special to the Journal The Bell Community Foundation has provided a $10,000 grant to Central Texas Youth Services. “Central Texas Youth Services (CTYS) is proud to announce its commitment to utilizing every dollar received from the Bell Community Foundation grant to...
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....
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...