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🌱 How did Belton ISD really do on this year’s STAAR tests?

Belton, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Belton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Belton ISD really do on this year’s STAAR tests?

Also on today's calendar: Basic Handgun Fundamentals course and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Variably cloudy and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Texas high schoolers score higher on STAAR Test in 2026, officials credit cell phone ban for higher scores (kwtx.com) — Belton ISD high schoolers improved their STAAR scores in Algebra, Biology and English I this year, while holding steady in English II and History compared to 2025. The story places Belton’s gains in a broader Central Texas and statewide context, where officials credit a new classroom cell phone ban and other education reforms for helping students focus. More detailed data, including grades 3–8, will be released soon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We just had Bella Blue Cafe and it was amazing!
    If you love comfort food check this place out. Chicken fried chicken, jumbo shrimp and hamburger steak. We had funnel cake fries as well 10/10 … (Nextdoor Downtown Belton)
  • My Mom lives in Temple on 51st in Temple and she said there were 2 dogs that showed up together today and were hanging out in their front yard.
    I told her to put them in backyard and call Temple shelter. She just said the shelter just picked them up. If someone is missing these two friendly… (Nextdoor Canyon Streets)
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Belton. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Belton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Temple

  • Temple high school announces new head baseball coach (kxxv.com)
  • Temple High School BBQ pitmaster team places fifth overall in national competition (kwtx.com)
  • 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Temple 3-Vehicle Collison at Airport Road and Westfield Boulevard (joelagordon.com)

Salado

  • Hints from Heloise: How to dry sleeping bags and quilts and more ... (nj.com)

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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Belton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Belton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.