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🌱 How does Branson stack up as Hollister’s go-to retirement town?
Also, don't miss HS Football V at Clever on the Hollister Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How does Branson stack up as Hollister's go-to retirement town?
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- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Best Small Town In The Ozarks For Seniors (worldatlas.com) — If you're in Hollister and thinking about retirement nearby, Branson offers strong healthcare, abundant entertainment, and easy-access trails and lakefront recreation within a short drive. Seniors can tap services like the Branson Hollister Senior Center for meals, classes, and social activities, while Cox Medical Center Branson and nearby conservation areas make it easier to stay both healthy and active in the Ozarks. 
📸 Around Hollister
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hollister
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- HS Football V at Clever
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7:00 pm - HS Volleyball Hollister Border War Volleyball Tournament @ HOME
Hollister R-v Hollister, MO 65672 - HS Girls Golf V at Mid-Lakes Conference Tournament
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8:00 am - HS Volleyball V/JV at Harrison High School
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5:00 pm - JH Volleyball @ Monett
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5:30 pm - HS Football JV vs. Clever @ HOME
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6:00 pm - HS Volleyball at Clever
Hollister R-v Hollister, MO 65672
5:00 pm - JH Volleyball v Clever
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📣 Hollister Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Clay Coopers Country Express →
Clay Cooper Theatre, Branson
10:00 am - Elvis: Story of a King →
The Showroom at Branson Meadows, Branson
10:00 am - Where Jesus Walked →
The Duttons Immersive Theater, Branson
1:00 pm - Freedom Journey Experience →
Freedom Encounter formerly Yellow Ribbon Theater, Branson
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Hollister. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Hollister. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollister here.
🗞 Nearby News
Branson
- Travel: Myrtle Beach, Pigeon Forge and Branson offer 3 distinct flavors of Americana (dailynews.com)
- Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens presented by Battery Tender unveils 2027 schedule (bassmaster.com)
- Madison Beer gushes over 'incredible' Justin Herbert, WAG culture is headed to college & the NASCAR swear jar (foxnews.com)
Ozark
- Nixa Fire and Ozark Fire join forces to improve water rescues (ozarksfirst.com)
- Mountain Home High School Band finishes first in class at Pride of the Ozarks (ktlo.com)
Ok Hollister! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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