By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Founded in 2017 by Robert and Margaret Chadwick, Eldred’s Nursery Foundation sells trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers. They are a non-profit job training facility for persons with disabilities. “We are reaching out to connect with...
Special to the Journal Tammie Baggerly is set to begin the new school year as the principal of the Delta Program, a newly established position in the Belton Independent School District . The Delta Program represents a collaborative effort and a shared vision to...
By DANIEL MOCTEZUMA The Belton Journal The Mary Ruth Briggs Library launched its Summer Reading Program on Saturday, July 20, with the theme “Future Leaders.” The program, which runs for four consecutive Saturdays, began with a book reading session followed by a...
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal Construction has started on the Standpipe Park on the South end of Belton. The historic standpipe itself is visible from miles in any direction and sits on city property in the Southwest part of town. It is one of the few of its...
By DAVID TUMA The Belton Journal In a Tuesday night meeting, the Belton city council authorized the Belton Economic Development Corporation to execute a real estate contract for the purchase of .49 acres from Joe and Cecil Smith. The BEDC purchased 10.2 acres on...
Special to the Journal At their regular July 15 meeting, the Belton ISD Board of Trustees received updates highlighting the partnerships between the district, individuals and local organizations. Ellen Burnett, president of the Belton Education Enrichment Foundation...