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BELTON — The Bell County Sheriff’s Department might soon have another pair of eyes watching out for speeders after county commissioners supported a grant this week. The Sheriff’s Department received unanimous approval from the Commissioners Court Monday on a grant to purchase a new automatic license plate recognition system. The grant would pay for 100 percent of the system’s cost, with the county seeking about $38,000. Lt. Bobby McClinton said the grant is through the Governor’s Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, and would pay for new equipment, softwar...

As the state draws back coronavirus restrictions, officials at the Bell County Jail are making preparations to keep inmates safe.

BELTON — As Bell County recovers from last week’s freezing weather, officials are already looking forward to some fixes for problems facilities and departments encountered.