Everything is bigger in Texas â except when itâs the shortest.
Thatâs the story of Fred Hudson Guffy Sr. and his six-mile-long Belton Railroad, hailed during its lifetime as the shortest rail line in Texas, but, no doubt, one with the most school spirit.
Thanks to a $1.4 million federal grant, the Belton Railroad will live again â this time only for hikers and bikers.
Although no one can verify that the Belton Railroad was really the shortest short-line in Texas during its lifetime, no one doubted the Belton Railroadâs audacious spirit. Holding the distinction as Texasâ shortest line ever was the 1.51-mile Acme Tap Railroad that operated in Hardeman County from 1899 to 1938.
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BELTON â After nearly 20 years since its creation, the Belton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone is now up for renewal with a proposed $87.4 million in projects over the next two decades.
The Bell County Commissioners Court and Belton city officials met during a workshop Monday to discuss the renewal of the zone, which helps fund projects in and around the city.
Belton officials came to the county to encourage commissioners to continue being a member of the zone for its renewal.
Belton Mayor Wayne Carpenter said the reinvestment zone has had a very positive impact on the city and its businesses.
Carpenter said as the city expands further to the south, the expansion of the reinvestment zone will be very valuable.