š± How a single railroad decision shaped Hollisterās entire look and future
Hollister, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Hollister! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a single railroad decision shaped Hollisterās entire look and future
- How can Hollister residents join Operation Christmas Child this season?
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 54. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Out on the backroads: How a valley floor built Hollister (bransonglobe.com) ā Hollisterās familiar Downing Street and valley setting owe their existence to early 1900s railroad surveyors who chose its flat Turkey Creek bottomland over Bransonās steep bluffs. This feature walks you through how that decision, local tie-hackers, and a visionary promoter shaped Hollisterās Old English village character residents know today. 
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ā¢ Behind the scenes with Operation Christmas Child in SW Missouri (bransonglobe.com) ā Operation Christmas Child organizers in southwest Missouri recently trained volunteers in Branson to coordinate shoebox gifts that share both practical items and Christian teaching with children worldwide. For Hollister residents, Real Life Church serves as a local drop-off site, making it easy to participate by packing boxes, volunteering, or supporting the effort through donations and prayer. Ā Ā Ā
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- I got new tires on my car and really didnāt have bad tires before.
So Iām offering four 225 60 R 18 tires for anyone who wants them. I They were on my Chrysler 300. Let me know if course. (Nextdoor Poverty Point) - Can anyone recommend a good reasonable vet near Hollister?
Just moved here and trying to be proactive. Thank you (Nextdoor Big Hollow)
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- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Branson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollister here.
š Nearby News
Branson
- Wild Blue Car Wash raises more than $1,000 for āThe Chronicles of Narnia' production in Branson (bransonglobe.com)
- Branson High School's The Harbor Food Pantry expands access to community (bransonglobe.com)
- Christian Country Music International Convention coming to Branson (bransonglobe.com)
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- 000 Berkshire Rd, Ozark, MO 65721 (redfin.com)
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