Belton News Archives

“It seems the common-sense thing to do at this point”

For the first time in nearly three years, a month passed with no executions in the United States. via Austin American Statesman

The Bell County Historical Commission voted to give the 1874 Old Church Restoration Committee, Inc., a special grant allocation of up to $3,000 to finance immediate costs of the restoration of the 1874 former ... via The Belton Journal Community News and...

“These independent evaluations are far more meaningful to people than something we might put in an ad or something”

Fans of Triple XXX Root Beer now have a source for the product they crave -- the Dr Pepper Museum at 300 S. Fifth St. via Waco Tribune-Herald

“It gives us credit towards high school and the TSTC program, so it helps in both ways and it's really fun.”

Updated: Oct 26, 2007 5:31pm Belton ISD is giving students a head start on their career paths with dual credit technical courses. via KCEN

By Justin Cox Killeen Daily Herald One Killeen man learned the hard way that committing aggravated robbery while on probation for a drug charge leaves little credibility in his defense. via Killeen Daily Herald

“It's kinda hard to pass up big windows”

Belton is being terrorized by drive-by shootings with BB guns. The BB gun drive-by's have busted out windows in local businesses, homes and cars. via KXXV-TV Waco

“We have a low tax rate in this county, but we get our work done very efficiently because we have excellent officials and workers, and I want to continue being part of that team.”

By Don Bolding Killeen Daily Herald BELTON - Two Bell County commissioners took the opportunity at the commissioners court meeting Tuesday morning to announce plans to run for re-election in the Republican ... via Killeen Daily Herald

“Right now, we don't have many options. Again, we basically are funded for operations and maintenance, nothing like this. Without some type of funding, we won't be able to open back up”

Updated: Oct 18, 2007 5:44pm The Army Corps of Engineers said repairs at some flood damaged area lakes are at a standstill until they can get federal help. via KCEN

“The dogs need to be solid, that is, their legs are great and their movement is effortless and balanced”

By Kevin M. Smith Killeen Daily Herald BELTON - Her registered name is Champion Horizons Limited Editions. via Killeen Daily Herald

Stuck living in Belton, Texas? No hope of ever hobbnobbing with celebrities? We're here to help you use your imagination. via Cinema Blend News

“We solicit nominations from everybody in the community”

By Kevin M. Smith Killeen Daily Herald BELTON - For person of the year, Allison Dickson didn't have much to say beyond "thank you." "It's an honor to be here and celebrate the day with all of you," Dickson ... via Killeen Daily Herald

“I will be officially filing as a candidate in the Republican primary at the earliest filing date in December 2007”

By Don Bolding Killeen Daily Herald BELTON - Bell County Sheriff Dan Smith announced his candidacy for a seventh four-year term Monday morning at the commissioners court meeting. via Killeen Daily Herald

By Don Bolding Killeen Daily Herald October sales tax rebates from the state comptroller's office to Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove rose by single digits compared with October 2006 payments, ... via Killeen Daily Herald

Authorities have identified a body found in Belton as that of Celia M. Gonzales, 26, of Kansas City, Mo. via KCTV Kansas City

Sure, you could go to New Braunfels or Fredericksburg to celebrate Oktoberfest.

But a taste of Germany is just a two-hour drive away at the Walburg Restaurant.

Walburg, between Belton and Georgetown, was founded by German families in the 1880s.

Today, an old general store is filled every weekend with diners enjoying homemade sausage and dancers polkaing to the Walburg Boys Band.

The all-day Sunday buffet offers not only homemade bratwurst but also barbecued brisket, plus schnitzel, roast beef and first-rate red cabbage and sauerkraut. Read more

“My child's diagnosis is not who she is. She is Breezy”

By Mason W. Canales Killeen Daily Herald BELTON - Under hot sun shining down on Heritage Park in Belton on Sunday, a group of children with Down syndrome and their friends clutched a banner, that read, "Downs ... via Killeen Daily Herald

“Families are the greatest resource in this area, and we want to show support for them.”

By Candace Birkelbach Killeen Daily Herald BELTON - The Bell County Expo Center was packed with children and families eager to see what the first-ever Central Texas Kid's Expo had to offer. via Killeen Daily Herald

Belton police dispatchers say MoDOT workers found a dead body off the road at Y and 71 Highways this afternoon. via KMBZ-AM Westwood

A Jackson County medical examiner has determined that the body found Friday afternoon in Belton by highway survey crews is that of a female, authorities said late this morning.

Detective Sgt. Brad Swanson of the Belton Police Department said that the medical examiner has not yet been able to determine the age, nationality or cause of death of the person.

Authorities hope to know later today whether the body is that of Kara Kopetsky, who disappeared the morning of May 4 after leaving Belton High School near where the body was found. Read more

Belton police are investigating the discovery of a body this afternoon off the roadway near Y Highway and U.S. 71.

Workers with the Missouri Department of Transportation found the body, which was 'deteriorated,' said Steve Porter, a MoDOT spokesman.

According to a Belton police news release, neither the body's identity nor cause of death were known. The scene, though, is less than two miles from Belton High School, where 17-year-old Kara Kopetsky vanished without a trace after leaving the building on the morning of May 4. Read more

“We go to quite a few job fairs all over Texas and some in Oklahoma, then a lot of the military bases out of state”

By Mason W. Canales Killeen Daily Herald Susanna Escalante was one of 2,500 people who attended a job fair Wednesday at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. via Killeen Daily Herald

“It may be close to the end of the year before they come back with some data for us to look at”

By Mason W. Canales Killeen Daily Herald The city of Harker Heights and Oncor Electric Delivery on Sept. via Killeen Daily Herald