PRESENTING TTHANKYOUSPONSORS! HANKYOUSPONSORS!
HEROTABLE BRONZE
Director
2022-present
Amanda Chapman
CITYCOUNCIL CITYCOUNCIL
For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the City of Early budgeted $16,935,821. These funds are allocated across departments and essential services to ensure the city continues operating efficiently and meeting the needs of the community.
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
Ourcombined Police, Fire Department, andAmbulance Service budgets exceed $2.5 million. Propertytax revenue covers 80% of theirbudgets.The remaining 20% of theirbudgets are paid forbysales tax revenue. Using the combination of propertytax and sales tax dollars to provide forthe safetyand protection of ourcitizens, and up-to-date resources.
$3,105,233.40
SALESTAX SALESTAX
The Cityand the Municipal Development District collected atotal of $3,105,233.40 in sales tax and reinvested into ourcommunityto support:
Police Department services
Fire Department services
Street maintenance and reconstruction
Park maintenance and improvements
CityAdministration, Finance, and Human Resources
HOTELTAXIMPACT HOTELTAXIMPACT
In the pastyear, the Citycollected $328,235 in Hotel OccupancyTax revenue.
These funds are reinvested directlyback into our communityto strengthentourism, supportlocal businesses, and enhancevisitorexperiences by:
Sponsoringlocal events
Hosting and organizing cityevents
Attracting newevents to Early
Marketing and promoting tourism
Supporting services and amenities that encourage visitors to shop, dine, and staylocally
FFIRE IRE DEPARTMEN DEPARTMEN
LLADDER8TRUCK ADDER8TRUCK
The Fire Department acquired a 103-footladdertruckto enhance its emergency response capabilities and betterserve the communitybyimproving access to multi-storystructures, supporting firefighting and rescue operations, and increasing overall safetyforresidents and businesses.Wehave also ordered a new first response fire engine replacing one that is over18years old.
POLICE POLICE DEPARTME DEPARTME
To meetthe growing need of Emergencycommunication.Wehavehired TammyBannisterand Julie Hopkins to powerournewEarlyDispatch Service.This reduces radio traffic congestion on the Brown Countyradio channel and allows us to respond more efficientlyto ourcommunities’needs. Fornon-emergency needs orto request an officer, call ourdispatch team at 325-646-5322 Foremergencies, always dial 9-1-1
STREETSAND STREETSAND SIDEWALKS SIDEWALKS
2024-2025 2024-2025
STREETS STREETS
Overthe pasttwoyears,we’ve constructed fourbrand-newstreets. This amount of newstreet constructionhas neverbeen accomplished before in Early, and is atestamentto ourgrowth.
$500KAWARDED FROMCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT
SIDEWALKGRANT SIDEWALKGRANT
The Cityof Earlyhas been awarded $5.3million in sidewalkgrantfunding!
TheTexasTransportation Commission recentlyapproved more than $284.8 million statewide forbicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects designed to improve safety, mobility, accessibility, and overall qualityoflife.With this award, the Cityhas secured more than $7.2million overthe pastdecade for sidewalks and alternative pathways, primarilythroughTAPandTransportationAlternatives grants.
Thislatest projectwill add overa mile of newsidewalks across eightlocations throughout Early,helping connect neighborhoods to schools, businesses, shopping areas, and recreational spaces—creating safer, more accessible routes beyond traditional roadways.
2016 2016
Early’s alternative pathways to employment, education, and recreation, aTxDotTransporationAlternative Program.
Feet of Sidewalks
Feet of Bike Lanes 5,632 5,632
Total Projected Cost 3,780 3,780
$570K $570K
$117K $117K
Local Cost (20%)
2021 2021
Cityof EarlyPedestrian PathwayConnectivity
Feet of Sidewalks 6,092 6,092
Total Projected Cost $1.34MILLION $1.34MILLION
Locations throughouttown to connect neighborhoods to retail and parks. (Orchard Dr, OakStreet, Longhorn Dr, McCullough Dr,WIndustrial Dr) $0 $0 5 5
Local Cost
Cityof Early2025 Pedestrian PathwayConnectivity
Feet of Sidewalks 5,602 5,602 Total Projected Cost 5.28MILLION 5.28MILLION
Locations: (C.C.Woodson, ParkwayDr, Orchard Dr, Lucas Dr,Turtle CreekDr, ParkSt, MeadowGlen Dr, Inez Street) 5 5
TTOURISM OURISM
TTOURISMIMPACT OURISMIMPACT
$20.6MILLION $20.6MILLION of National Television (MLF)
$328,235 $328,235 80 80 11,802,114 ,802,114 36HOURS 36HOURS
Direct Spending byTravelers
Events Sponsored/Marketed
Profiles Reached on Social Media
HotelTax Revenue
GRANDOPENINGEVENT:APRIL24&25 GRANDOPENINGEVENT:APRIL24&25
A two-daycultural celebration featuring traditional ceremonies,heritage tours, educational panels,hands-onworkshops, and community gatherings thathighlightthe Comanche Nation’shistory, culture, and conservation atthe EarlyTown CenterPark.
YOUAREEARLY! YOUAREEARLY!
The City of Early proudly recognizes the talent and skills within our community and invites residents to share their time and expertise through volunteer service. Through the “I Am Early” volunteer initiative, we recruit, train, and recognize volunteers who help strengthen city programs and services working together to make a meaningful difference.
To get involved, call Early City Hall and speak with Sydney Turner
REAL REAL EESTATE STATE
Residentialhousing developmentthatwill provide newhomes in the 200 block of Longhornwith new sidewalkto McDonald Park.
240 240 Houses
3 3 Construction Phases
$275K $275K Starting Price
HOUSESANDLOTSNOWFORSALE! HOUSESANDLOTSNOWFORSALE!
BETWEENOLD BETWEENOLD COMANCHEROAD COMANCHEROAD ANDWESTST ANDWESTST
55+HOUSINGDEVELOPMENT 55+HOUSINGDEVELOPMENT
ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:FALL2026
ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:FALL2026
Single Story Multi-Family Stone (or Brick) and Siding Clubhouse
Mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units
Approximately 48 - 64 units
Serving seniors (ages 55+)
Affordable and income based
PIONEERCROSSING PIONEERCROSSING
Great Location
Heartland Mall < .1 mi
Urgent Care ~ 1 mi
United Supermarket ~ 1 mi
Early Town Center Park < .5
Early City Park < .5 mi
Pharmacy (in Supermarket)
EEARLYTOWN ARLYTOWN CENTER CENTER UPDATES UPDATES
Overthe pastyear, EarlyTown CenterParkhas seen avarietyof exciting enhancements designed to betterserve ourcommunity:
Completion of the Boardwalk
Construction of Mangrum Street and additional parking lots
Opening of the public bathrooms
Development of a butterfly garden
Added additional sidewalks and 3 fishing piers using HAAP Grant funds
Installation of the shade structure and video wall
Planted nearly 100 trees and over 8,000 plants for shade and beautification
SoWhatisNext?
This is a mixed-use development adjacent to the main entrance of the Boardwalk. The 14,000 sq. ft. building will offer retail and restaurant spaces, expanding opportunities for local businesses and driving continued economic growth.
ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:MAY2026 ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:MAY2026
ANDOP
“LIFE’S BETTER A LITTLE TWISTED” “LIFE’S BETTER A LITTLE TWISTED”
The Hotel Onthe Boardwalk
Brings adestinationhotelto Brown County
Adds newjobs (5-10)
Produceshotel occupancytax
Brings customerstothe Boardwalkbusinesses
Drives salestaxgrowth
74ROOMS 74ROOMS
PARKSIDEATTHEBOARDWALK PARKSIDEATTHEBOARDWALK
ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:FALL2026 ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:FALL2026
ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:SUMMER2026 ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:SUMMER2026
A family-friendlyburgerjointwhere communities gatherfor qualitymeals at an affordable price.Theyofferavarietyof burgers, sandwiches and sides made to orderwith quality ingredients.Theirpatties arehand-pressed dailyfrom fresh, never-frozen ground beef and theyreceive produce deliveries several times aweekto ensure quality.Theyalsohave their signature Ice-cold schooners of beer, margaritas, & milkshakes.
PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND
The Cityof Earlyis inthe final planning stageswith Cunningham Recreation and ForeverLawn Mid-Texforthe installation of a playground sponsored byMC Bankand HendrickMedical Centeronthe north end oftheTown CenterPark.
ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:JUNE2026 ANTICIPATEDCONSTRUCTION:JUNE2026
TRANSFORMATIONTO TO HEARTLANDSHOPPINGCENTER HEARTLANDSHOPPINGCENTER