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šŸŒ± The Hop gets a new name, but rides stay the same

Belton, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Belton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • The Hop gets a new name, but rides stay the same
  • Belton ministries remember Noelle Ruzicka after her killing
  • Meet the Army veteran putting his mechanical skills to work in Belton

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night MTG Commander @ Battleground Collectibles! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. he HOP is becoming The Ride on Jan. 1 (kdhnews.com) ā€” Belton riders will see The Hop become The Ride on Jan. 1, 2027, but transportation services, booking options and the customer service number will stay the same. The rebrand brings a new website, logo and app appearance. The district now offers on-demand trips rather than fixed routes in Belton and several neighboring cities.
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2. Central Texas remembers Little River Academy woman allegedly shot and killed by husband (kcentv.com) ā€” Belton Hope House is mourning Noelle Connell Ruzicka, a volunteer since 2022 who also worked in First Beltonā€™s childrenā€™s ministry. Authorities say her husband shot and killed her in Little River-Academy on Nov. 7. He faces a murder charge, while friends and fellow volunteers remember her kindness and devotion to children.
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3. Maine veteran turned Texan uses skills with machinery to forge path in Central Texas (tdtnews.com) ā€” For Belton mechanic Roger Cyr, Army training became the foundation for a civilian career at Texas First Rental. The Maine native served three tours in Iraq before leaving the military in 2012. He stayed in Central Texas with his wife and says Veterans Day brings pride in othersā€™ willingness to serve.
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4. Belton Senior Activity Center honors local veterans across generations ahead of Veterans Day (kxxv.com) ā€” Roughly 70 veterans received recognition at Belton Senior Activity Centerā€™s annual celebration, bringing together generations of military service. For Vietnam veteran James Proctor, the appreciation contrasted with his homecoming decades ago. Belton High Schoolā€™s Madrigal choir and Junior ROTC joined the program, which ended with a shared meal.
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5. Belton girls rout Connally 68-11 to open home slate (tdtnews.com) ā€” An early timeout helped Beltonā€™s Lady Tigers shake off a scoreless start and turn their home opener into a 68-11 win over Pflugerville Connally on Tuesday. Isabella Warner led with 22 points and eight steals, while all nine Belton players scored in the teamā€™s first victory of the season.
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  • Free food!
    Peas (6) corn flakes(2), Mac and cheese(2), corn meal lg bag, elbow noodles. Canā€™t deliver (Nextdoor Red Rock Hills)
  • I highly recommend Colleen.
    She helped me take care of my mother for 5 years. my mother did not want to go into a nursing home and I promised her that I would take care of herā€¦ (Nextdoor Canyon Streets)
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  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty Opportunities in Belton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belton here.

Ok Belton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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