Tornado warning for Hollister please take shelter now.
Here is some important information regarding the FEMA Shelter at the Hollister Schools -- In the event of a tornado, there is a FEMA shelter located on the Hollister School Campus between the middle school and high school (directly across from the football stadium entrance). The FEMA shelter is designed to withstand an EF5 tornado. When a tornado watch is issued for Taney County, a member of the FEMA Shelter Team will prepare the shelter for opening. At the time a tornado warning is issued the shelter will be opened. During the school day, due to capacity and safety procedures, the FEMA shelter is for students and staff only. However, when school is not in session the FEMA shelter is open to all members of the Hollister community.
The Hollister Emergency Operations Center operates at the Hollister Police Station. During the threat of severe weather events, the operations center monitors the National Weather Service. It will utilize the City of Hollister App to send out an alert to residents of severe weather events. For more information on the app visit the City of Hollister’s website, www.cityofhollister.com.
For more information on preparing for severe weather, visit https://www.weather.gov/lsx/severeweek.
This Saturday, April 8th, the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Great Hollister Easter Egg Hunt. The gates open at 12:00 noon at the Hollister High School Football Field with various activities. Easter Egg Hunts begin at 1:00pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Don't forget your basket!
Please join Mayor Lamar Patton and the City of Hollister in congratulating Lowes' General Manager Mike Mitchell on 20 years of service to our Hollister Lowes . We are grateful for our partnership and excited to celebrate your milestone. Congratulations Mike!!
Road work on Railroad Avenue is completed. Both lanes are open. Thank you! Public Works.
Work continues with street repairs on Evergreen Street at the intersection of Business 65. Public Works anticipates the project will continue through this week and early next, with Evergreen reopening to traffic mid-to-late next week, weather permitting. Please continue to use caution when traveling in this area and watch for equipment and associates.
The April newsletter is now available. Visit https://5il.co/1rgkc to find meeting dates, important information and more.
The Hollister Community offers many options for education. With the Hollister R-V School District, Trinity Christian Academy or School of the Ozarks, you can be assured students will graduate ready for their careers. And if you are ready to pursue a college education, Ozarks Technical Community College or College of the Ozarks have many options for you to choose from. Visit https://youtu.be/LgW_52hFZIU to hear more about education opportunities in Hollister.
Eagle-watch is in full swing along Turkey Creek. The nesting pair have been quite active the past couple of weeks. Thank you to Baker3Photography and Mayor Patton for sharing your photos this week. As you take time to enjoy the Eagles, please remember to be respectful of them and all those stopping by to view the Eagles.
Remember to vote in the upcoming Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 4th. A sample ballot from the Taney County Clerk may be viewed at https://media.taneycounty.org/pdf.php?4797 and polling locations for Taney County are listed here https://media.taneycounty.org/pdf.php?4580 Contact City Hall for more information.
Have you picked out your hat for our upcoming Hat-titude Ball? Join us Friday, April 28th at the Keeter Center for our annual historical event. This is a family-friendly free event with music, appetizers and stories of Hollister through the years. Contact City Hall for more information.
This Friday, March 31st at noon, Christian Action Ministries will celebrate the opening of their new location at 2400 State Highway 165 in Branson. They will have food, tours and fellowship along with a ribbon cutting. Contact Christian Action Ministries for more information, 417-334-1157.
Join the City of Hollister in congratulating Kenny Byrd on his work anniversary in March. We are thankful for your service to the community.
It's time for City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss to share his top 5 from March 2023. Visit https://5il.co/1r96n to read on some of the happenings in our great community.
As a reminder, Evergreen Ave will close to traffic at Business 65 tomorrow, Tuesday March 28th. Please plan additional time during your commute to detour. Contact City Hall for more information, 417-334-3262.
Ever wonder how many flower beds our volunteers manicure during Revive 65? At last year’s event, 17 flower beds had weeds pulled, flowers planted, and mulch freshened up. The City of Hollister is grateful for the support we receive in waking our flowers up for spring and having our community ready for the warmer weather. If you are interested in being a part of this year’s event, contact City Hall to sign up, or email deputycityadmin@cityofhollister.com.
Road Closure Alert – Evergreen Avenue will close to traffic at Business 65 beginning March 28th for street repairs. Please plan to detour at Evergreen and Laurel Street to Presbyterian. Work is planned for three weeks, weather dependent. Contact City Hall for more information, 417-334-3262.
Be Weather Aware Today! Be aware of our weather forecast for the potential of severe storms and heavy rains. Have a way to receive weather alerts. Remember to never drive through high water on the roadway. Download the City of Hollister mobile app to receive push notifications, for Apple https://apple.co/3AoerG6 or Android https://bit.ly/3EGdP12 or sign up for text, email or voice call messages at https://forms.office.com/r/ChyvNHqrHz for weather alerts.
Do you love to mow? Does tending a flower bed make your day? Maybe you enjoy working at community events? If this sounds like a great way to spend your summer and serve your community, the City of Hollister is looking for you. We are currently hiring for our Parks Maintenance – Seasonal position. View the position description and details here https://5il.co/1r4r1 and visit https://5il.co/1k8r5 to complete a job application. Contact Human Resources with questions, 417-334-3262.
As our days become warmer, spring is the perfect season for garage sales. Here are a few tips from our Building Official Kathy Knight on how to post your garage sale signs. Signs are permitted to be placed 2 days prior to the start of your garage sale. DO NOT attach signs to utility poles, street signs or on property without the owner’s consent. Also be aware of site triangles for motorists when placing signs near intersections. Remember to pick up your signs before or on the last day of your sale to help keep your community looking great. If you have questions regarding garage sale signs, please contact our Building Department at 417-337-9756.
