City of Early

City of Early The City of Early has a population of about 3,400 people located in the heart of Central Texas. In 1928 a new school district, named for Walter U.

Incorporated in 1951:

Around 1869 problems over water supply and a disputed land title induced many citizens of Brownwood to move from the east to the west side of Pecan Bayou. Early was not considered to be a separate community until the mid-20th Century. Early, an attorney, who donated land for several school buildings was formed on the site, and the Anderson, Ricker, Delaware and Jenkins Sprin

g schools consolidated with Early. In 1935 the Early school had 271 pupils and nine teachers. The Early community had six businesses, two churches and the school. Early, incorporated on December 15, 1951, when it had an estimated 600 inhabitants. Growth in the Area:

Early grew to 819 inhabitants by 1960 and to 1,097 by 1970. A Methodist church was built in 1979 and a second Baptist church was constructed in 1984. Heartland Mall, the first mall in the Brownwood area, opened there in 1980, when the community had 2,313 inhabitants. Building of City Hall:

A city hall was built in 1982, and a post office was opened in 1985. In 1990 the community included four churches, the Early Weekly Press, the Early Independent School District and 2,380 inhabitants.

Meet Us at the Boardwalk for a Wednesday evening Watch Party! Join us for a fun evening of local talent, ice cream and t...
06/03/2026

Meet Us at the Boardwalk for a Wednesday evening Watch Party!

Join us for a fun evening of local talent, ice cream and two exciting television premieres featuring some familiar community faces!

We'll kick things off at 6:00 PM with a special showing of Barbecue Country Celebrates America on The Heartland Network.

This Memorial Day re-air features a backyard cook-off between Holly Jubera and Early's own Junior Urias, a BBQ Texas Pit Master Champion, owner of@up in Junior Urias- Up In Smoke BBQ, and a member of the Top 50 Best of the Best in Texas. The competition is hosted by Alecia Davis, Pitmaster Russ Lannom, and World Champion Tim Scheer of Blues Hog, with special guest judges and country music stars Scotty Hasting and Tracy Lawrence.

Then be among the first to see the newest episode of The American Dream TV featuring the Grand Opening of the Early Town Center Boardwalk before it airs nationwide!

Join Amy Garza, TV Host, Tony Aaron, Early City Administrator, and Brandon Aguilar, videographer and local music talent as they showcase the people, places, and progress that make Early such a special place to live, work, and visit. The American Dream TV shines a spotlight on communities across the country, and now it's Early's turn.

Following the premiere, enjoy live music from Brandon Aguilar Music!

Pop's Ice Cream will be on site with your favorite frozen treats.

📅 Wednesday, June 3
📍 Early Town Center Boardwalk

Come celebrate local success, hometown talent, and another exciting chapter for Early. We look forward to seeing you at the Boardwalk!

Our deepest condolences go out to Councilman Garry Forisha on the passing of his wife.Kathy was a wonderful person who t...
06/03/2026

Our deepest condolences go out to Councilman Garry Forisha on the passing of his wife.

Kathy was a wonderful person who touched many lives in our community.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Councilman Forisha and his family during this difficult time.

Kathy Forisha, age 76, of Early, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Brownwood. A visitation for Kathy will be held from 5:00 – 7:00PM on Thursday, June 11, at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Funeral

Today, we gathered at Early Town Center Park to dedicate a bench in honor of David "Dave" Bosecker, a beloved friend, ne...
06/02/2026

Today, we gathered at Early Town Center Park to dedicate a bench in honor of David "Dave" Bosecker, a beloved friend, neighbor, and community leader.

Dave's dedication to serving others and his lasting impact on our community will not be forgotten. This bench stands as a tribute to a man who gave so much of himself to build a safer world for everyone.

Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate Dave's life and legacy. May this bench serve as a place of rest and remembrance for years to come.

Please join us today as we dedicate a bench in honor of our friend and local legend, Dave Bosecker. Today we celebrate ...
06/02/2026

Please join us today as we dedicate a bench in honor of our friend and local legend, Dave Bosecker. Today we celebrate his life as a great man and his service to his community.

The City of Early is proud to present the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America! 🇺🇸Join ...
05/29/2026

The City of Early is proud to present the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America! 🇺🇸

Join us on The Boardwalk on July 4th with food, live music, games and activities, drinks, and a fireworks show to wrap up the night, and more!

A special thank you to our collaborators and sponsors - Early Chamber of Commerce, Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Balancing Act Small Business Services, Howard Payne University, Smile Doctors Orthodontics - Brownwood

A heartfelt thank you to MCBank Early for their partnership and generous $75,000 donation toward the new playground pro...
05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to MCBank Early for their partnership and generous $75,000 donation toward the new playground project at the Early Town Center!

The City of Early is proud to work alongside community partners who believe in investing in our families, our children, and our future. This new park and playground will create a place for connection, play, and memories for generations to come.

We are grateful for MCBank’s commitment to helping us build something truly special for the community. Together, we’re creating a brighter future — one playground at a time.

The bench dedication for David "Dave" Bosecker will take place on June 2nd, 2026, at 2 p.m. This will be located at the ...
05/28/2026

The bench dedication for David "Dave" Bosecker will take place on June 2nd, 2026, at 2 p.m. This will be located at the north end of Early Town Center Park (see map below).

Join us as we celebrate Dave and honor the years of service he gave to others. We want to again thank the community for coming together and making sure this bench got ordered! 💙

05/27/2026

Looking good!

Looking for a FREE family event? Here is a great one!
05/27/2026

Looking for a FREE family event? Here is a great one!

Get ready, Run for Hope 5K & Walk is happening this weekend!Join us on May 9th at Early Town Center, with the race start...
05/08/2026

Get ready, Run for Hope 5K & Walk is happening this weekend!

Join us on May 9th at Early Town Center, with the race starting at 9:30 AM.

The Run for Hope supports Hope Home Ministry, a faith-based home dedicated to providing care and support for women, teens, and children in Brown County. It’s more than just a race, it’s a chance to come together and make a meaningful impact in our community.

Spend the morning at the beautiful Early Town Center Park as you run, walk, and support a great cause.

Register here: https://earlytx.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=7052&month=5

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960 Early Boulevard
Early, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13256435451

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