🌱 Could your Branson home business get a refund from the city?
Branson, Missouri Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Branson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Branson home business get a refund from the city?
- How Branson’s Scenic Railway ended up in Disney’s newest Soarin’ ride
- Branson restaurant owner pleads guilty in federal immigration hiring case
Also on today's calendar: Aaron Wayne and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with some sun, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Branson Shares Reimbursement Opportunity for Qualifying Home-Based Businesses (komc.com) — Branson home-based business owners may be eligible for refunds on certain city business license fees, thanks to a new ordinance passed May 26. If your operation created little to no neighborhood impact between August 28, 2022 and now, you’re encouraged to contact the Planning & Development Licensing Office to see if you qualify and learn how to apply. 
• Disneyland's Soarin' Across America: 12 U.S. landmarks that made the cut and 12 that got left out (mercurynews.com) — Branson gets a quick but notable spotlight in Disney’s new Soarin’ Across America ride, which flies guests over the Branson Scenic Railway in the Ozark Mountains. The attraction stitches together iconic U.S. landmarks from Florida to California, and the inclusion of Branson helps showcase the area’s scenery to millions of theme park visitors. Locals may enjoy knowing their hometown rails are now part of Disney’s patriotic tour.
• A national from Turkey pleads guilty to encouraging and inducing illegal aliens to reside within the US illegally (irs.gov) — Federal authorities say the owner of Flaming Margaritas restaurants in Branson admitted to hiring workers who were in the U.S. illegally and helping them obtain fraudulent documents. The Turkish national has pleaded guilty and agreed to be deported after sentencing, following an investigation that identified at least 13 unlawfully employed workers.
📸 Around Branson
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The Petersens →
The Little Opry Theatre, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson
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Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Girls BB @ C of O Camp
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Aaron Wayne →
Americana Theatre, 2905 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson
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Rec Softball Tournament
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AUD - Football Team Retreat
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Aud - Football Retreat (use Aud throughout day)
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Tri Lakes Basketball →
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8:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Awesome 80's →
Americana Theatre, 2905 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson
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SIX Show in Branson →
Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 S Commercial St, Branson
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Clay Cooper's Country Express →
Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson
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Presleys Country Jubilee →
Presleys' Country Jubilee, 2920 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson
8:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors, I wanted to share a quick update and a heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who offered support, advice, or encouragement.
I’m truly grateful for the kindness this community has shown. I’ve been working hard on my end these past couple of weeks — selling what I could,… (Nextdoor Fall Creek) - Who does housecleaning in the Branson Hills area?
I want someone to do both cleaning and odd jobs by the hour. Nothing heavy, household, maybe garage odd jobs or wash or clean my car. I can be… (Nextdoor Branson Hills)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Branson. Apply here.
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Fairfield Inn & Suites Branson - Housekeeper in Branson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hollister
- More than 2,000 graduate from Gavilan College Class of 2026 (gilroydispatch.com)
Ozark
- Fishing fact or fiction: 10 summer bass fishing myths every Ozarks angler has heard (ozarksfirst.com)
- OzSBI to Host Identity Theft & Scams Lunch & Learn in June (ozarkradionews.com)
- Featured Pet of The Day- Goldie (ozarkradionews.com)
Nixa
- 1869 W Finley River Dr, Nixa, MO 65714 (realtor.com)
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