Independence celebrations return; Temple fireworks, Belton parade back on track
Fireworks, festivities and fun will once again converge on Bell County next week as Fourth of July events return after a year delay. Events in Temple, Belton and other nearby communities will start once again over the next week after many activities were canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many events this year will be held on Saturday, July 3, as Independence Day falls on a Sunday. In Temple, the city will hold its 23rd H-E-B All American Family Fun Festival & Fireworks Show that was first reworked, and later canceled, last year. The festival will take place from 4 to 9:30 p....