Three Creeks homeowners left in the dark as ISO rating plummets

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has sparked confusion and concern among homeowners in the Three Creeks planned community in Belton’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Some insurance rates soared due to an ISO rating of 10, the...
Belton Public Works continues cleanup after storms

Belton Public Works continues cleanup after storms

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal In the aftermath of the severe weather that caused massive damage in West Temple and the surrounding areas, Belton Public Works is still cleaning up brush throughout the city over a month later. On the night of the storm, city crews...
Foster Love Bell County holds annual Christmas in July event

Foster Love Bell County holds annual Christmas in July event

By MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ The Belton Journal Foster Love Bell County, FLBC, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located at 1003 N. Main St. in Belton. This week, they launched their annual Christmas in July initiative and are seeking volunteers to donate, and also to...
Lake Belton Freshman Carly Marshall breaks school records in inaugural season

Broncos add Villanueva to football/soccer staff

By: Aries Ramos The Belton Journal Chris Villanueva, a seasoned coach with a passion for developing young talent, has recently joined the coaching staff at Lake Belton High School. Villanueva is a 2020 graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce, and he comes to...
Celebrity names lining up for Bell County Comic Con

Celebrity names lining up for Bell County Comic Con

By DAVID MCWHORTER The Belton Journal For the past seven years, the Cadence Bank Center (formerly Bell County Expo Center) has hosted Bell County Comic-Con the first weekend of August, drawing over 17,000 attendees annually. At its heart lies Johnny Huang, fueled by a...