The free event, running from 10 a.m. to noon, promises a morning of Christmas magic for children and families throughout the Branson area. No pre-registration is required, and all activities are free while supplies last.

Under Chief Martin’s leadership, Branson Fire Rescue has maintained one of the region’s lowest fire loss records and highest property value saves.

These miniature versions of Elevate Branson’s certified, on-site therapy dog, Theo, extend comfort and hope to kids when they are most vulnerable.

Every child aged 12 and under will receive a special gift from Santa. Pre-registration is required.

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Free performances for the public by the C of O concert and jazz ensembles.

Tour guests are sure to enjoy the Ballards’ beautiful view, enhanced with holiday décor, along with the other stops! 

The event, organized in partnership with the P.O.W. Network, took place on Monday, with Walmart’s management team joining on stage to present the donation before the start of the annual tribute show.

Quilting has deep roots in Ozark history, serving as both a functional craft and a treasured form of artistic expression.

As part of the City’s 2025 Community Asset Replacement Plan, the playground now features a new pour-in-place rubber safety surface, a seamless and durable material that absorbs impact and enhances accessibility for children of all abilities.

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.   The neighboring town near where I grew up has an old Missouri Pacific railroad roundhouse. It was already out of use when I was a boy, but it still fascinated me that big steam engines would be driven onto a turntable and rotated around to change directions. There are more tracks today, so it’s easier to turn trains around, but changing directions is still a big deal, maybe even m

   J.K. Ross, the Garber correspondent for the Taney County Republican newspaper, had this to say on December 3, 1906, regarding the November 29 event. This is just beautiful. 

So, what can we do to ensure our pets have as enjoyable holiday along with us?  Here are some tips for keeping our pets and visiting pets safe from holiday mishaps. 

Well – especially in Branson – I can no longer refuse to think about Christmas. I’ve already had relatives from out of state here to attend Christmas shows and see holiday lights, so I put up my Christmas décor for them to enjoy.

Oaks are known for strength, but it takes more than just strength to weather the storms of this old world.

From Coronado’s 1541 ceremony in Palo Duro Canyon to the Puritan Thanksgivings of the 1600s in New England, the purpose was to acknowledge God for blessings given.

I have not had time to thoroughly research these various connections, but after prayer and discussion with my husband over the years, we have agreed that on Halloween night we will have the porch light on and a generous basket of good candy.