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City council authorizes contract for water and wastewater improvement project

Nov 21, 2024

By David Tuma The Belton Journal The Belton City Council recently authorized Cynthia Hernandez, the Executive Director of the Belton Economic Development Corporation, to execute a contract with Bell Contractors for the construction of the IH-14 water and wastewater...

Bell County Extension Office welcomes new Natural Resources County Agent

Nov 21, 2024

Special to the Journal Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bell County recently announced that County Extension Agent Meagan Cline has been selected as the new Natural Resources Agent for Bell County. Cline was unanimously approved by Bell County Commissioners on...

2024 Friday Night Football Frenzy First Round of Playoffs

Nov 16, 2024

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Temple College hosts 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony

Nov 14, 2024

By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal Honoring veterans who have served both in the military and their communities, U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) hosted the 10th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) Ceremony at Temple College on SaturdayNovember 9. ...

First United Methodist Church welcomes new Reverend

Nov 14, 2024

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

Nov 14, 2024

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...