Groups will gather around Central Texas to pray Thursday.
The events are planned as part of the 70th year of National Day of Prayer. All across the nation, millions of people will be gathering for worship and prayer in city halls, county courthouses, parks, businesses and houses of worship.
The National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by unanimous vote in both Houses of Congress, and was signed into law by President Truman.
In Belton, an observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The event â organized by the Central Texas Republican Women and the Salado Area Republican Women groups â will be held on the north side steps of the Bell County Courthouse, 101 E. Central Ave. in Belton.