Keep Central Texas Working | Alter Salon and Altered Apparel Boutique They're looking forward to turning the page and getting a plan in place in 2021 to stay open and continue to help other small businesses grow. Author: Maria Aguilera Updated: 8:13 AM CST December 18, 2020 BELTON, Texas — Monica Ybarra opened Alter Salon in Belton about eight years ago, then she expanded to a boutique next door in 2019 called Altered Apparel. Like like many other businesses, Ybarra said things haven't been easy because of the pandemic, but she's thankful to keep her doors open. "We've had just so much support and it's really hard because we want to just hug all of our clients," Ybarra said.