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MayorRobertMangrum,Ph.D.
Early’sMayorsince2005
Chamber of Commerce
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GarryForisha TravisEoff BennyAllcorn CharlesMatlock LeLandAcker
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New Businesses
Total Building Permits Issued
Town Center Boardwalk
10 new businesses opened in Early. This is an exciting time to be in Early, Texas! Business is growing rapidly.
In 2024, the City of Early issued 171 permits. These include permits for new homes, new businesses, construction renovations, and vendors/events.
New Subdivisions
The boardwalk at the Early Town Center has moved progressively over 2024. All piers were finished by the end of the year, and the boardwalk is set to finish by fall 2025. This sets up the process of new businesses opening along the boardwalk.
In 2024 construction began on 390 acres of new development in conjunction with the City and developers 3 new subdivisions. These include single & multifamily housing, commercial, and industrial developments. These projects continue to progress as City crews work diligently on them.
For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the City of Early received $7,935,041.22 million in total revenue. These values are then directly applied to all departments and services required to keep the City of Early functioning properly.
PropertyTax
The total revenue from property tax in 2024 was just under $1.5 million. Our combined Police and Fire Departments' budgets exceed $2.2 million. Property tax revenue only covers 68% of their budgets. The remaining 32% of eir budgets are paid for by sales tax revenue. Other General Fund departments, such as Streets and Parks & Recreation, are paid for using sales tax dollars.
Using the combination of property tax and ales tax dollars to provide for the safety and protection of our citizens, we are able to rovide our Fire Department with a new ladder truck and keep the Police Department’s resources up-to-date.
SalesTax
Sales tax consistently serves as a major revenue stream for the city. For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, we gathered $3.14 million in total revenue.
Sales tax is a supplemental part of the police and fire department budgets. Since property tax only covers 68% of their budget, sales tax makes up the rest of it.
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UtilityRevenue
$2,000,000
With the growth of the community, including new businesses, homes, and overall development, water, sewer, and sanitation revenue totaled $2.9 million last year. Our utilities revenue experienced a positive increase!
HotelTax
Our Convention and Visitors Bureau focus on attracting visitors and promoting overnight stays.
When this occurs, the hotel tax is reinvested in our community by sponsoring local events, organizing our own events, bringing in new events and enhancing departmental services that encourage visitors to spend their money locally.
Police Department
Total Calls for Service
Community Policing Events
1,287HRS
Total of Continuing Education
3,245 $29,500
7 Conduct public training sessions on defensive tactics
629
School Resource Officer Total Calls
783
Acquired a 103-ft ladder truck Equipment Upgrades/Maintenance
1,255
123 $151.1K
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Parks and Recreation
47
Roadway Crack-Sealed
7,828FT
Water and Sewer Installed
1,139
Citizen Service Requests Completed
808
4.6 Lane Miles MIL
$600K-$700K
Brush and Bulk Pickups Pounds of Trash Collected Operational Savings & Efficiency Improvements
Early Town Center Park
Total of Events Hosted
June Event
Kid’s Fishing Event
Free event features three age divisions with prizes for the top three weights. TWPD offers limited loaner tackle, hands-on education, & free hot dogs, chips, & drinks.
National Night Out
Evening full of food, fun activities, games, live music, & more promoting policecommunity partnerships & neighborhood camaraderie.
Night of frightful fun & a costume contests with prizes. Local businesses have booths set up & hand out candy.
A magical stroll at the Early Town Center walking trail with festive trees, each uniquely decorated by local businesses and community members.
Annual
Halloween Spooky Spectacular
Holly Jolly Tree Trail
Pate’s Hardware
Pate’shasalwaysbeencommittedtoproviding top-qualitymaterials,andwearehonoredthat EarlywasselectedbyPHIforthisexpansion.Th investmentnotonlystrengthensourbusinessb alsocontributestothegrowthandprosperityo ourlocalcommunity.
We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to continuing this partnership!
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Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods
Town Center Park- Dog Park
Town Center Park- Penatukah
Comanche Heritage Exhibit
Town Center Park- Playground
Town Center Park- Restrooms
Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods
Your one-stop destination for quality product that bring comfort, style, and practicality t your home and lifestyle. From farm essent to home decor, they proudly serve the community with trusted products and exceptional customer service.
EstimatedConstructionCompleted
May 2025
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Playground
A new playground Park! While still in be designed to pr environment for f Featuring:
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This addition will enhance the park experience for our community. Stay tuned for more details as plans take shape!
Features: Restrooms
Unisex, ADA-compliant fixtures
PublicRestrooms
WaterFountain
Drinking fountain and bottle filler outside
BabyChangingStation
ADA-accessible polyethylene folding unit in both restrooms
Location
Northwest corner of parking lot
Towneplace Suites
TownCenter CommercialBuildings
Hutch Properties LLC
WHW Ventures LLC
There will be 75 studio suites with each room contains a kitchen and a living area. Additionally will have meeting space, a fitness center, and a patio.
Hutch Properties, LLC is developing a mixed-use space by the Boardwalk entrance featuring a restaurant and bar, prime rental spots, and a new Visitor’s Center.
A collaboration of dedicated local partners, will be developing a mixeduse space featuring a Quiznos restaurant and rental spaces.
Visitor Center
Part of the Hutch Properties, LLC building will serve as a Visitor Center for the Town Center— offering support to the community and visitors, while also helping coordinate events.
Town Center Project Calendar
THANKYOU
MayorRobertMangrum,Ph.D.
Early’sMayorsince2005