Belton

Established in 1850, Belton was the first town in Bell County and remains its county seat. Downtown Belton is one of Texas' most beautiful and celebrated downtown areas, and hosts a legendary 4th of July parade every year.

Belton is also home to the Bell County Expo Center - a perfect domed complex for rodeos, concerts, equine events, indoor sports, and the massive Bell County Comic Con.

Population (Estimated 2019): 22,885

ZIP Code: 76513

Area Code: 254

Belton’s Free CERT Course Will Teach You How to Prepare for Disasters

The Belton Fire Corps will offer free disaster response training at the Harris Community Center. Anyone age 12 or older is welcome, but you'll need to register.

Aaron Savage

Join Belton Police Department for National Night Out on October 5

Show your support for the Belton Police Department with National Night Out on October 5, 2021.

Aaron Zytle (AZ)

Someone in Belton Better Claim the $225k Lottery Ticket They Bought at H-E-B

If you recently bought a lottery ticket at the H-E-B in Belton, you may want to check on it. You could be $225,000 richer and not even know it.

Aaron Savage

Killeen, Temple and Belton Not Listed in Top 50 Safest Cities in Texas

This may come as a surprise to some people, but our little area of Central Texas didn't fare very well in a recent report for safest cities in Texas.

Aaron Zytle (AZ)

10 Cool Things To Do In Killeen, Temple And Harker Heights Before School Starts

10 Cool Things To Do In Killeen, Temple, And Harker Heights Before School Starts It's about that time! Summer break is almost coming to an end, and school is about to start back. Before we get back into the swing of our regular school day regimen, here are a few places to have last-minute fun right here in Central Texas...

Trey the Choklit Jok

Have You Seen Deon Shamburger? He’s a Suspect in a Belton Murder Case

Police believe Shamburger responsible for gunning down Jamel Jones in Belton on July 30, and they're hoping the public can help them find him.

Aaron Savage

Watch Out for I-35 Lane Closures (Again ) in Belton Tonight

TxDOT will be shutting down areas of northbound I-35 and eastbound I-14 this week to make room for work. Here's what you need to know for your commute.

Aaron Savage

Shootings In Killeen, Belton, And Harker Heights Leave 3 People Dead, Others Injured

Police across Central Texas are investigating shootings that left three people dead going into the weekend.

Trey the Choklit Jok

This Sweet Belton Dam Tradition Is Too Cute, Is Your Love Locked?

The Belton Dam is a great place to watch the sunset, but it's also the perfect place to make your significant other feel really special.

Toni Gee

Belton ISD Students Will Eat for Free During the 2021-2022 School Year

Belton ISD has now announced that they'll be making sure no kid goes to class hungry.

Aaron Savage