Gary J. Groman

The process for creating the 2026 budget began in June, when city departments began entering their planned spending into the city’s system.

Every day, what Branson offers is built on the four pillars of Faith, Family, Flag and Fun. It’s this that sets Branson apart from most other tourist destinations.

The October 14, 2025, board meeting of the Branson Board of Aldermen made history when it considered not reappointing an appointee to the TIF Commission. Two aldermen, Lucas and Schulz, did not like some of the things the Ole Seagull said about their antics while they were conducting the city’s business from the dais. When his name was set forth, Schulz made a motion, seconded by Lucas, that the Ole Seagull’s name be removed from consideration because of alleged problems they had with his...