Newcomers Club welcomes members to socialize

Newcomers Club welcomes members to socialize

  By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal The Newcomers Club, Inc extends a warm welcome to ladies who are new to Bell County and the surrounding areas. Through social activities, programs, and interest groups, Newcomers Club encourages friendship and provides a...
City council approves new ordinance for bike lane

City council approves new ordinance for bike lane

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal   The Belton City Council has approved a new ordinance designating the south side of East 13th Avenue, N. Main Street to Waco Road, as a no parking zone to accommodate a newly constructed bike lane. The bike lane is part of a...
Senior Expo provides resources for area senior citizens

Senior Expo provides resources for area senior citizens

  By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal   The 14th Annual Bell County Senior Expo took place at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton last week, showcasing how Central Texas is a “Senior Friendly” place to live. This year’s event was hosted by The Belton Journal...
Linnemanns to open steakhouse next to event center in downtown Belton

Linnemanns to open steakhouse next to event center in downtown Belton

By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal    Michael and Priscilla Linnemann, owners Linnemann Realty and Level 3 at 202 E. Central Avenue in Belton, are expanding their presence in the downtown area by purchasing the neighboring historic building at 206 E. Central...
Pickleball held at Belton Church on Monday evenings

Pickleball held at Belton Church on Monday evenings

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal Local churches are known for programs in the community, and the Belton Church of Christ has a unique gathering on Monday nights – pickleball.  The Pickleball group meets every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Sometimes only five people...
Stillhouse Hollow Marina closed permanently

Stillhouse Hollow Marina closed permanently

By LYNETTE SOWELL  The Belton Journal  A mainstay of Stillhouse Hollow Lake for more than half a century has gone away.  Last Wednesday, officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake announced the full closure and...