MPR Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary celebrate 50th anniversary

MPR Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary celebrate 50th anniversary

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal The City of Morgan’s Point Resort Fire Department and Lady’s Auxiliary are celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The department, founded by Luther J. Reynolds and other concerned citizens of the community, formed the...
Local funeral home shows appreciation  to Belton area first responders

Local funeral home shows appreciation to Belton area first responders

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal To remember 9/11 and show appreciation to Belton area’s First Responders, Harper-Talasek Funeral Home located at 503 N. Main St. in Belton provided breakfast and lunch for Belton, Temple, and Killeen Police Department and Fire...
Avenue D to Powell Avenue connection begins

Avenue D to Powell Avenue connection begins

By DAVID TUMA  The Belton Journal  Construction has begun on connecting Avenue D to Powell Avenue. This project started after a Traffic Impact Analysis conducted in 2017 with the Belton Business Park.  As the project evolved, utilities were included to ensure adequate...
Local lady celebrates  100th birthday

Local lady celebrates 100th birthday

By MIKE MYERS  The Belton Journal  Marjorie Ferrill celebrated a milestone 100th Birthday on Wednesday, September 11, at her home in Temple.  Ferrill was born on September 11, 1924 during the Great Depression. She was born to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. George Frank...
Belton La Quinta Inn & Suites wins  regional customer service award

Belton La Quinta Inn & Suites wins regional customer service award

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal The La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham located at 229 W. Loop 121 in Belton recently received an award for a wide region of hotels. “We are number 1 in the region out of 59 La Quinta Inn & Suites. The region is from...
Belton city council approves annual budget

Belton city council approves annual budget

By MIKE MYERS The Belton Journal Mike Rogers, Finance Director, presented the proposed fiscal year 2025 Annual City Budget to the Belton City Council, for a vote to be adopted on Tuesday night. The budget planning process commenced on Feb. 1, and is constructed on the...