Weekly Newsletter

March 9, 2026

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Belton is getting a new mural.


As part of the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Belton program, one of this year’s teams is leading an effort to bring a large-scale public mural to the exterior of the Belton Public Library in downtown Belton. The mural is intended to reflect the heart of our community and create a lasting visual landmark.


The mural will be professionally designed and painted by the muralist team Laced and Found and created specifically for Belton.


This is a fully community-funded project.


The team is currently raising $25,000 to cover artist fees, materials, equipment, and installation. The project has already received early community support, and the team is grateful for those who have stepped forward.


Those who would like to be part of this meaningful community initiative are invited to learn more.


More details are available at: https://beltonmural.com


#BetterTogether #LeadershipBelton #DowntownBelton #BeltonTX

This large-scale hiring event will feature dozens of employers from a variety of industries and professions, all in one place. Whether you’re job searching, considering a career change, or ready for a fresh start, this event connects you directly with employers.

 Multiple industries

 In-person employer connections

 Opportunities for all experience levels

 Bring your résumé and spring forward into your future! 


Belton Public Library


Join us on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 PM for a fun and interactive class designed just for kids ages 7–10!

Help your child build smart money habits early — in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to learn!

Spots may fill quickly, so be sure to join us! Link in the comments to register or give us a call at 254.933.5830.


Registration


Bold Republic Brewery

March 14th @10am


4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 


Lace up and get ready, Temple! The 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle is back—bringing green gear, good vibes, and plenty of local fun to the streets of Temple.

Whether you’re running, walking, or just here for the post-shuffle celebration, this annual tradition is all about community, movement, and St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Grab your friends, throw on some green, and join us for a morning of fun capped off with well-earned celebration.

 

What to expect:

• 4th annual community Shamrock Shuffle

• All paces welcome — run or walk

• Festive vibes and local support

Mark your calendar, get shamrock-ready, and let’s keep this Temple tradition rolling. 


TICKETS

Celebrate the season with Ruby Tearoom’s Luck of the Irish Afternoon Tea, a festive take on our classic Afternoon Tea service.  Traditional three-course Afternoon Tea

 Irish-inspired seasonal touches

 Optional Lucky Tea Flight featuring Irish blends and green tea selections

A cozy and cheerful way to enjoy a spring weekend at the tearoom. Three services available at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.


Please note: This experience features a set menu. Gluten-free orders require 3-day advance notice. For food allergies or special accommodations, please contact the tearoom before booking.


TICKETS

Help us celebrate 4 yrs of business! We are having a cigar & bourbon night. Must be 21+ and buy 2 cigars pp or a $10 cover pp. Cigar Cut & Light with Faustino Cigars. This is a new line we brought into our humidor. They are bringing their roller who will be doing live demonstrations of rolling cigars!

We will be having a Bourbon Night also. Bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets for great prizes.

Free food while it lasts!

LIVE MUSIC AT JNEELY’S

We love supporting hometown talent, we’re excited to have Elijah Ribarski playing live!


 March 14 | 6:30–9:30 PM


Grab dinner, drinks, and enjoy a great night of live music at JNeely’s.

Tag someone who should come with you!


Spare Time: SPRING BREAK MADNESS

Bowling + Shoes • Laser Tag • Unlimited Video Game Play*

$19 per person • March 16-20 • We’re bringing the FUN for Spring Break!

Join us during Spring Break for all the Bowling, Laser Tag, and Video Games you can handle for only $19 per person! Available Monday-Friday from 11AM-Midnight! YES, $19 covers each of you for the entire day! Whether it’s just you and some friends, or you’re bringing the WHOLE FAMILY, join us for some great, affordable FUN during Spring Break!

*Redemption points, merchandise, and VR games not included. Must be 44″ tall to play Laser Tag. Walk-ins Only.

Pop in anytime between 1 PM and 7 PM and go frolicking across our 6 acres like a joyful little leprechaun! Every purchasing guest gets the chance to hunt for the Golden Bottle—and if you find it, you’ll snag a free bottle of wine (and eternal bragging rights).

But this Golden Bottle is a sneaky one…

Will you be the lucky duck who catches it?

Is it chilling on the patio, soaking up the sun?

Kicked back in the lounge like it owns the place?

Or did it wander off into the vineyard for a dramatic, slow‑motion hiding spot?

Only one way to find out—follow the giggles, trust your luck, and let the silliness guide you.

On your quest for the Golden Bottle, you might stumble upon a lucky four‑leaf clover.

But here’s the twist—do you keep the clover and claim its mysterious reward… or do you press on in hopes of capturing the legendary Golden Bottle?

Choose wisely, wine adventurer—luck can be a trickster!”

Join us during spring break for our Touch a Truck Event!

This FREE family-centric event will offer children a hands-on opportunity to explore working trucks of all types, as well as meet the people who build, protect, and serve the City of Belton. Touch-A-Truck provides the unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, and landscaping, all in one place! 

Bo's Barn Dancehall ~ T. Graham Brown

Thursday, March 19th at 7pm


Come give a warm Central Texas welcome to T. GRAHAM BROWN March 19th! Show starts at 7pm with Craig Howell warming you up! Tickets are $25. Call or email Bo's for yours! (Not on the website)

Temple Civic Theatre presents: Cabaret


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish.

B Town Burgers ~ Piano Man

March 20th at 8:30pm


Piano Man is back March 20th from 8:30–11:30 PM! Get ready for a high-energy dueling piano show packed with sing-alongs, crowd requests, great drinks, and nonstop fun. Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and let’s make it a night to remember at B-Town Burgers!

Join us for our March Bunco night, March 21st at 5:30pm. Let's welcome Spring! If the weather cooperates, we might be able to play on the patio. Sherry is making macarons again and some other yummy treats. Light appetizers will also be available to snack on. $5 to reserve your spot today.

Temple Civic Theatre's Spring Fest is back! Visit the Easter Bunny and join in one of our THREE Easter egg hunts! We will have vendors, music, games, and more!

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — March 28th

Featuring Billy Holt Band

Kick off the West Temple Music Series Presented by Texell Credit Union with an unforgettable night of live Texas music!

Billy Holt Band brings high-energy country rock, great vibes, and the perfect soundtrack for cold beer and good times. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy live music in the Bold Republic backyard!

 Bold Republic Brewing Company – West Temple

 Live music • Cold beer • Community fun

Let’s start this series the Bold way!

Cultural Activites Center presents Cory Morrow Live

Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 pm


TEXAS MUSIC LEGEND: Cory Morrow Born and raised in the Lone Star State, singer/songwriter Morrow has become a true Texas icon. From his early days playing guitar at Memorial High School in Houston to honing his craft at Texas Tech University, Morrow's journey is pure Texas through and through.

In 1993, he moved to Austin to pursue music full-time, and what a career it's been! Alongside college friend Pat Green, Morrow helped popularize the "Texas Music" sound that defines the Southwest music scene today.

With 16 albums and EPs released since 2002 and countless shows from Amarillo to Corpus Christi, Cory Morrow continues to captivate audiences across the region. He's not just a musician, he's a major attraction and a testament to the power of homegrown Texas talent.


TICKETS

Join us for our monthly market with an Easter twist. Great craft and treat vendors, fluffy animals, live music, and fun for the whole family!

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — April 4th

Featuring Scotty Alexander

The West Temple Music Series rolls on with Scotty Alexander bringing heartfelt Texas country and smooth acoustic energy to the Bold patio.

Perfect for a laid-back night with great music, craft beer, and friends under the lights.

 Live music

 Bold beer

 Community vibes

Come early, grab a table, and enjoy the show!

Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas ~ The 3 Rs of Child Abuse Prevention Webinar


Did you know every adult in Texas is a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect? This presentation is meant to equip mandated reporters with the knowledge and confidence to prevent and respond to concerns or disclosures of child abuse. We want every safe adult in Bell, Coryell, and Milam to feel confident in handling suspicions and disclosures of child abuse.

CenTex SHRM Annual Conference: Celebrating 50 Years!

When: April 9th

Where: Frank Mayborn Center Temple, TX

Time: 8:30AM – 5PM

Looking for sponsors! www.centexshrm.com

The Indian Motorcycle Riding Experience is coming to Bell County Motoworks on Friday & Saturday, April 10th and 11th. 2026 is the year to get the bike of your dreams—a new Indian Motorcycle.



Contact us now to reserve your test ride to help you decide which model is right for you. It’s the best time to test-ride all the models from our 2026 lineup.

From Indian Motorcycle Chief, which pays homage to the glory days of American motorcycling, to the liquid-cooled Indian Motorcycles.

The PowerPlus family will be here, and it’s got a new engine called the 108 and 112. They’re made for riders who want to escape the daily routine. If you’re looking for the next level of American V-twin performance and a unique American style, don’t miss out - mark your calendars.

Friday April 10th

10a - 5p Demo Rides

Saturday April 11th

10a - 5p Demo Rides

12p - 2p Great Food on the Flat Top Grill

The Indian Motorcycle Riding Experience is only here for a limited time Friday & Saturday, April 10th and 11th.

Call or Text Bell County Motoworks at 254-690-1901 today to reserve your test ride spot.

Always wear your helmet. Never drink and ride.

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — April 11th

Featuring Lynwood King & The Revival

Get ready for soulful blues, gritty rock, and powerful live performances as Lynwood King & The Revival hit the Bold Republic stage!

This one’s for the music lovers who enjoy big sound, cold beer, and great company.

 Live band energy

 Award-winning craft beer

 Backyard concert atmosphere

Don’t miss this one!

Temple Civic Theatre presents: Ken Ludwig's ~ Dear Jack, Dear Louise


U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected.

BBQ for a Cause!

Join us for an exciting, family-friendly Chamber Smoke-Off where local teams battle it out for BBQ bragging rights — all while supporting Feed My Sheep!

 FREE admission

 Taster cards available for purchase to sample competition BBQ and vote for "Peoples Choice Best Bell County BBQ"

 Live music

 Kid Zone

 Local vendors

 Raffle prizes

…and more!

Bring your appetite, bring the kids, and bring your friends for a day full of food, fun, and community impact. You won’t want to miss this!

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — April 18th

Featuring Westbound

Westbound is bringing the party with Southern rock roots, country swagger, and music made for singing along.

It’s another perfect Friday night at Bold Republic — live music, community, and unforgettable vibes.

 Live concert

 Craft beer flowing

 Good times guaranteed

See you in West Temple!

We imagine a world where families in rural Nigeria no longer spend hours each day searching for what should be basic—clean, safe water.

If you believe in that future too, join us on April 25, 2026 | Temple, TX for GALA NITE—an elegant evening supporting life-changing clean water projects in rural Nigeria.

� Reserve your seat:

https://givebutter.com/c/whrswQ

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — April 25th

Featuring Michael Carubelli

Enjoy an evening of heartfelt lyrics, great storytelling, and incredible live music with Michael Carubelli.

This is the kind of night made for sipping a cold beer and soaking in the music with friends.

 Live acoustic vibes

 Bold Republic brews

 Backyard under the stars

Pure Friday night perfection.

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — May 2nd

Featuring Leon River Band

The Leon River Band brings authentic Texas country and dance-worthy tunes to keep the night rolling!

Grab your boots, grab a beer, and enjoy another amazing night of live music at Bold Republic.

 Live country music

 Ice-cold beer

 Texas vibes

Let’s keep the series rocking!

Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series — May 9th

Featuring Vanishing Bees

Turn up the energy with Vanishing Bees bringing a fresh rock sound and big live performance to the Bold backyard stage!

Perfect for music lovers who enjoy a lively crowd and great beer in hand.

 High-energy live show

 Bold beer flowing

 Friday night fun

You won’t want to miss it!

Join us SATURDAY MAY 23!

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Bold Republic Brewing ~ West Temple Music Series FINALE — May 23rd

Featuring Members Only Band

We’re closing out the West Temple Music Series in a BIG way with the ultimate 80's party band — Members Only Band!

Expect high-energy hits, throwback favorites, dancing, singing, and one unforgettable finale night at Bold Republic.

 Non-stop party music

 Cold craft beer

 Huge community celebration

Let’s finish this series Bold!

Win a 2026 Silverado • June 13, 2026

Johnny’s Outback, Salado



You’re invited to one of Central Texas’ most exciting and impactful fundraising events — the Belton Christian Youth Center Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction.



Please save the date!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Johnny’s Outback – Salado, Texas



This high-energy evening features great food, fellowship, a lively reverse raffle, and an outstanding silent auction — all supporting the mission of the Belton Christian Youth Center.



Grand Prize: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

One lucky ticket holder will drive away in a brand-new truck, 

generously sponsored by Don Ringler Chevrolet.

 

Whether you attend with friends, sponsor a table, or simply take your chance at the grand prize, your participation directly supports programs that serve children and families across our community.

 

👉 More information regarding tickets, sponsorships, tables, auction donations and much more will be available soon at www.beltonyouth.com/reverse-raffle

 

We hope you will be able join us for this unforgettable night of fun and impact.

 

With Gratitude,

Belton Christian Youth Center

254-939-5759

www.beltonyouth.com

Temple Civic Theatre presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's ~ Oklahoma!


Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.

Temple Civic Theatre Guild presents:

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament


Join the fun with a classic Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. Enjoy refreshments while you play or watch!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7-10pm

$50 – Play, Food and Drink

$25 – Food and Drink Only

Come check out Central Texas' BIGGEST EVENT of the year!

Event: Bell County Comic Con

Date: Aug 1 & 2, 2026

Time: 10AM-6PM

Bringing together 80's, 90's, 00's Pop Culture, Celebrities, Artists, Vendors, Food Trucks, and More.

You don't want to miss it!

Get your tickets now:

www.bellcountycomiccon.com

Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a Christian education, no matter their income. That's why we're introducing UMHB Promise — a free tuition program for eligible first-time freshmen and new transfer undergraduate students, beginning with the incoming fall 2026 class.

The program is open to students with a family income of $65,000 or less. For a complete list of requirements, visit www.umhb.edu/admissions

American Legion Post 55 Belton is holding a shoe drive collecting used, not torn-up shoes. They have a metal box on their porch at 101 W. Avenue A , Belton, to drop them off. They will be cleaned and then recycled to children without shoes all around the world.

Trim & Tonic


204 N Penelope Street Suite E1, Belton


Your spot for fresh cuts, calm atmosphere, and clean handmade products for the family!



Welcome to The Tea Club — Ruby Tearoom’s weekly CommuniTEA Table! 

Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 PM, we set the table for connection, conversation, and a good cup of tea. Whether you’re coming solo, with a friend, or just curious to try tea & find communiTEA, this is your chance to join the club.

✨ Free to join — simply RSVP below so we know to save you a seat!


RSVP

Railway Express Diner...Now Open for Breakfast


For now our breakfast hours are 7am till 1145am Tuesday through Saturday!

Sunday we are planning on having Breakfast all day 7am till 3pm so everyone can get their brunch fix!


The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX.

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