First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend

First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend

By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal  Belton’s First United Methodist Church welcomed a new Reverend on Friday, November 1.  Reverend Patrick Hoffman and his wife Reverend Jennifer Chickering and their 2 children moved from Celina, Texas, a town north of Dallas. ...
Business relocates to downtown Belton

Business relocates to downtown Belton

By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal  Grappler’s Lair has moved to downtown Belton at 120 N. Penelope. The business is a UFC Veteran owned and operated academy. Their instruction includes Jiu-Jitsu and MMA and they were the first institute to bring these disciplines to...
“Strike Force” wins tournament to raise funds for United Way

“Strike Force” wins tournament to raise funds for United Way

By DAVID TUMA  The Belton Journal  The annual City of Belton Bowling Tournament was held last Thursday.  It is a team building event where all departments across the city participate. The Belton Police Department team Strike Force won the tournament for the fifth...
Fundraiser to benefit family  of Belton firefighter

Fundraiser to benefit family of Belton firefighter

By DAVID STONE  The Belton Journal  A benefit fundraiser for the family of 4-year-old Remi Wissinger will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 17, at KC Hall in West.  Remi, the daughter of Belton firefighter LJ Wissinger and his wife, Alyssa, has been battling...