🌱 Why Early’s sales tax surge could matter for city projects
Early, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Early! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Early’s sales tax surge could matter for city projects
- What Brown County’s new power deal and fireworks decision mean for you
Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• May Sales Tax Receipts Up in All Three Brown County Cities (brownwoodnews.com) — Early’s sales tax check for May jumped more than 25% over last year, with year-to-date revenue up nearly 20%, signaling strong local spending. The Early Municipal Development District also saw similar double‑digit gains, while Brownwood and Bangs posted more modest increases. These funds support city services and future projects across Brown County. 
• Commissioners Approve New Electricity Contract (brownwoodnews.com) — Brown County commissioners approved a new five‑year electricity contract with TXU Energy, locking in small yearly rate increases that will affect county facilities serving Early residents. They also okayed Memorial Day fireworks, paid for road surveying work on several county roads, and left the countywide burn ban off for now. These moves shape upcoming holiday plans and rural safety conditions.
📸 Around Early
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Live Pro Wrestling: Center Stage Showdown 2 →
Brownwood's Lyric Theatre, 318 Center Ave, Brownwood
7:05 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Preschool Storytime →
Brownwood Community Library, 600 Carnegie St, Brownwood
11:00 am -
5K Ruck to Remember →
Early Town Center Park, 109 Kelcy Wy, Early
9:00 am -
Preschool Storytime →
Brownwood Community Library, 600 Carnegie St, Brownwood
11:00 am -
Karaoke at Los Trece →
Los Trece, 3901 US-84 183 E, Early
7:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime →
Brownwood Community Library, 600 Carnegie St, Brownwood
11:00 am -
City Council Meeting →
Early Police Department and the Early City Hall, 960 Early Blvd, Early
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
Saturday May 23
Wednesday May 27
Friday May 29
Wednesday June 3
Tuesday June 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AP English 3 exam
BROWNWOOD ISD Brownwood, TX 76801
12:00 pm -
BMS SPRING ART EXHIBIT
BROWNWOOD ISD BROWNWOOD ART CENTER
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Special Olympics Banquet (Tisha Goodrich)
BROWNWOOD ISD Brownwood, TX 76801
3:30 pm -
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BANQUET
BROWNWOOD ISD CENTRAL SUPPORT IN THE MEETING ROOM 2707 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE, BROWNWOOD, TX
4:30 pm -
HS Spring Volleyball (after school - BHS Gym)
BROWNWOOD ISD Brownwood, TX 76801
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Early. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Early. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Early here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brownwood
- Brownwood's Hannah Deen named Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month (brownwoodnews.com)
- Marketplace Find: This Survivor 1985 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Is Big Block Powered Gold! Big Block, TH400, 3.73, And 68K miles! (bangshift.com)
- Fredrick William Long, 87 (koxe.com)
Hamilton
- Giant hail up to 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) and damaging winds hit Texas (watchers.news)
Stephenville
- Drake women's basketball signs transfer forward Allie Myers (desmoinesregister.com)
- Woman who crashed into house, killing mother and son is re-arrested; bail set for over $1 million. (beneaththesurfacenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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