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🌱 How Belton is marking its first-ever Juneteenth parade and celebration

Belton, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Belton is marking its first-ever Juneteenth parade and celebration

Also on today's calendar: Cows & Cars at Highland Acres and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Friday: Breezy and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Texas organizations prepare community Juneteenth celebrations across Killeen and Belton (kdhnews.com) — Belton residents can look forward to the city’s first-ever Juneteenth parade and celebration on June 19, centered at Harris Community Center with lineup at Liberty Park and activities at Yettie Park. The event will feature live music, food vendors, children’s activities, Black history exhibits, and the Heart of Texas Miss Juneteenth Pageant, alongside several related celebrations in nearby Killeen.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We just found a Grey kitten with a chain collar on its neck.
    Very sweet. I know someone loves this kitten call and identify the make and model. Once we are sure we have the real owner we can get it back to you… (Nextdoor Miller Heights)
  • Small projects over the last two weeks.
    Spring cleanups are one day turn around a that change properties. Let’s get you on the schedule. Proffesional services and fair pricing. (Nextdoor Downtown Belton)
  • Popeyes - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Belton. Apply here.
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor posted a job opening for Assistant/Associate Professor Master of Arts in Counseling-Fall 2026 in Belton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Temple

  • Baylor Scott & White offers free screening for skin cancer at Temple Community Clinic (kdhnews.com)
  • National Salvation Army Week is here! (fox44news.com)
  • City of Rowlett 'retools' search for fire chief after losing first slate of finalists (keranews.org)

Salado

  • Salado records show negotiations, legal threat over $945,000 payment not disclosed in village report (kdhnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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