Belton celebrates Texas Arbor Day

Belton celebrates Texas Arbor Day

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...

City of Belton names new park along Huey Road

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...

The History of Armistice “Veterans” Day

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...
WWI War Hero is honored throughout Belton Community

WWI War Hero is honored throughout Belton Community

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...