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First Baptist Church in Belton will continue its long-lasting Fourth of July tradition when it holds its 50th annual God and Country Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday â an event that also will feature worship choirs from Taylorâs Valley Baptist Church in Temple and Eastside Baptist Church in Copperas Cove.
Vocalists will be accompanied by First Baptist Churchâs orchestra.
Gary Bledsoe, executive pastor for worship, said he expects to have as many as 100 people in the choir and 16 in the orchestra for the one-hour concert.
He stressed how the eventâs golden anniversary, which is free to the public, is a great opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music as area residents celebrate God and the United States.
School districts in Bell County are making plans for in-person graduation ceremonies â festivities that largely span the Bell County Expo Center, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and other venues.
Temple Independent School District spokesman Christian Hernandez told the Telegram that Temple High seniors will don their cap and gowns on May 12 at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton.
The in-person graduation is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
âEach graduate will receive six tickets to distribute to friends or family, and all are required to wear masks,â Hernandez said.
Killeen ISD
Killeen ISD has five senior bodies graduating in late May: Early College High, 2 p.m. on May 27; Killeen High, 6 p.m. on May 27; C.E. Ellison High, 9 a.m. on May 28; Harker Heights High, 2 p.m. on May 28; and Robert M. Shoemaker High, 9 a.m. on May 29.