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July 7, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 27
Drag Queen Show Ordinance heading toward Branson Board of Aldermen?
• Around Town.........................50 • Churches.................................58 • Classifieds...............................56 • Entertainment......................... 5 • Opinion................................... 6 • Puzzles.....................................54 • Weather..................................55
BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist A resolution proposing to regulate drag shows in Branson is on the agenda for the July 6, 2023, Branson Planning Commission meeting. The commission will hold the meeting at city hall at 6 p.m. During the meeting, the public will have a chance to voice their opinions on the issue when it comes before the commission.
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The commission’s recommendation(s) will go to the Branson Board of Aldermen for whatever action they deem appropriate. As written, if approved, the changes to the Branson Municipal Code will regulate the conduct of drag queen shows in Branson in three significant ways. They will add the definition of “Drag Shows” to the Branson Municipal SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 48
New Table Rock Career Center to receive $17 million in state funding
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KEEPIN’ COOL ON THE 4th – When the weather is hot as a firecracker, smart boys head for the lake. SEE MORE JULY 4 PHOTOS ON PAGE 52. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
Submitted to Branson Globe The 2024 state budget, recently signed by Governor Parson, includes $17 million in funding for the new Table Rock Career Center. Part of the Reeds Spring School District, this center will provide students with a state-ofthe-art facility to receive career and technical education, which will better prepare them for the workforce. This funding would not have been possible without the sup-
port of Senator Karla Eslinger and Senator Lincoln Hough. It’s a significant investment in the future of Missouri’s workforce. The center is expected to positively impact the local economy, as businesses will be able to hire workers with the skills they need to grow and thrive. In addition, the center will provide students with a pathway to good-paying jobs and a secure financial future. “The approval of this funding SEE CAREER CENTER, PAGE 3