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BELTON â Following a year of difficulties, the Belton Fourth of July Parade this year will have a theme of hometown heroes to celebrate those who give back within the community. To helm the parade, organizers have chosen Roscoe Harrison, a Belton native and current pastor at the Eighth Street Baptist Church in Temple, to be its grand marshal this year. This year marks the return of the parade, according to the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the parade, following last yearâs virtual event caused by the pandemic. Randy Pittenger, president and chief executive officer of the chamber, said the parade usually celebrates veterans and first responders but felt this year it was important to celebrate other heroes. ....
Local activists reflect on protesting for racial equality one year after the murder of George Floyd. Author: Heidi Alagha Updated: 3:10 PM CDT May 25, 2021 TEXAS, USA It s been one year since George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer. His death, all caught on video, sparked outrage and nationwide protests. In that year, the nation saw protests including right here in Central Texas. Several local activists reflected on the effectiveness of those protests, including what needs to be done to achieve long-lasting change. A life was lost. So what do we need to do to stop this from happening again? Gary Smith, of the NAACP chapter in Temple said. ....