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City of Belton 
General Facts About The Area
A small town of distinctive charm, Belton was founded in 1850 and in early years, grew as a rustic trading center for nearby farms & ranches. The first merchant sold goods from his wagon before any stores were built; the first saloon was a barrel of whiskey and a tin cup under a shade tree. A stagecoach line served the village, and cowboys herding Longhorns up the Chisolm Trail enjoyed rest stops in Belton. The town is graced by architecture from the early 1860’s to turn of the century. Preservation of historic structures is a current priority in Belton’s graceful old downtown area. Some buildings and homes open for the annual tour in late April or early May.
Neighborhood Information
Shopping
Although there is no mall in Belton, there are 2 malls in nearby Temple & Killeen. Killeen is served by the Killeen Mall & Temple is served by the Colonial Mall, which houses a variety of eateries & a movie theatre. Belton is also home to Wal-Mart & H.E.B. and a variety of strip malls & retail stores.
Transportation
Arrow Trailways of Texas & Kerrville Bus Line serve the Central Texas area with bus service at all times of the day. The “HOP” offers local service throughout the Central Texas area as well.
Hospitals
There are several hospitals serving the community: Scott & White in Temple, King’s Daughters in Temple, Metroplex in Killeen, & Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on Fort Hood.
Airport
The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport is located at 8101 Clear Creek Road in Killeen and offers commuter air transportation to the DFW International Airport through two airlines, ASA and American Eagle. Recently, Continental Airlines added commuter services to the Houston Airport. Further down I-35 in Austin is the Carl Bergstrom International Airport.
Lake Belton
Nearby Lake Belton is home to the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Fishing, boating, camping, & a variety of water sports is what makes this lake such a popular place to be. BLORA has many pavilions for parties, family reunions, etc. It also has a marina & campsite with lake homes available for rent. During the Christmas season, BLORA is home to Nature in Lights, a spectacular drive through light show for the whole family to enjoy. Stop half way through to meet Santa, drink cocoa, eat some goodies, or do some shopping at the vendor’s booths. Any time of year, Lake Belton can provide fun for the whole family.
 
How To Enroll a Student That Is New to BISD:
If you have a student that is new to the Belton Independent School District, you will need to have the following pieces of information available when you enroll him/her:
1. Student's birth certificate and Social Security Card.
2. Proof of residency such as a lease agreement, mortgage records, or water or electric bill with your name on the account. If you reside with someone else, a copy of his/her utility bill, lease or mortgage records, and a notorized letter from the lease/home owner stating that you and your child reside at that address is necessary.
3. Withdrawal records from your student's previous school. Any information and/or paperwork regarding any special programs or classes in which your child has been enrolled will assist us in preparing his/her schedule. Name, address, and phone number of the previous school is also helpful.
4.Current shot record. Pleases visit the Nurse's Page for specific information regarding immunizations.
Points Of Interest
Belton has a variety of interesting things to keep you entertained throughout the year. During the summer time, cool off at Summer Fun U.S.A., Belton’s locally owned and operated water park with a variety of water slides for children & adults, plus a swimming pool & lazy river. Admission is only $13.00 for adult (full day) & $10.00 for children. (full day)
On the 4th of July, start your day off at 10 A.M. down on Main Street & 10th Avenue at the Celebration Parade, an annual Belton tradition since 1919. After you enjoy the marching bands, floats, antique cars, & more , head over to the Bell County Expo Center for the PRCA Rodeo & 4th of July Celebration. There you will find a variety of different rodeo events, many children’s events, vendors, & gift shops.
Christmastime isn’t only the time for last minute shopping, wrapping gifts, & holiday goodies, but it is also time for the annual Christmas On The Chisolm Trail, which takes place the first Thursday in December in downtown Belton’s historic district. Festivities start with the lighting of the community Christmas tree at 5:30. After that, enjoy the sounds of area school & church choirs & strolling carolers as you browse the vendors that are lined up and down the street. There will be a variety of performances, and Santa will be there, too, ready for pictures!!
To learn more about what Belton has to offer it’s residents, contact the Belton Chamber of Commerce at 254-939-3551
or stop by their office, located at 412 E. Central Avenue in, where else, Belton!!
To view Belton's website, click on the following link:
www.ci.belton.tx.us
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