By Michelle Rodriguez The Belton Journal Texas Arbor Day was observed on Friday, Nov. 8 by the City of Belton Parks and Recreation Department at Liberty Park. “Several local business owners got together to raise money to replace the trees that were damaged during the...
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal The City of Belton Financial Department was awarded the Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting reporting. The City of Belton Financial...
By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Veterans Day Patriot Way Brick Walk Dedication Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Chamber’s front parking lot, bringing together the Belton community to honor veterans and...
By: Susan Kolodziejczyk The Belton Journal In the USA, Veteran’s Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of Armistice, which ended World War I hostilities between the allied nations and Germany in 1918. Generally, two minutes of...
By: Wes Riddle and Susan Kolodziejczyk More than 80 years ago a much-loved company commander with the 36th infantry division was killed in action during World War II. Waskow was just 25 years old when he died, and his men were visibly moved. On the night of December...
By DAVID STONE The Belton Journal Texas Parks & Wildlife has launched a new website that locates and provides in-depth information on the state’s 81 certified paddling trails, including a popular three-pronged trail at Lake Belton. The Morgan’s Point Resort trail...