John Allen
The Brown County Republican Women’s Club monthly meeting will be held Friday, May 14 at the Brownwood Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be John Allen, General Manager, Brown County Water Improvement District #1.
You do not have to be a member to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $15 per person to be paid at the door. Please RSVP by Wednesday May 12 to Cheryl Jones at 325-642-9465 or cajones814@hotmail.com.
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The Brown County Water Improvement District’s Lake Patrol has added a Fire Response Boat on Lake Brownwood. After several fires at the lake in recent years, especially on the 4th of July holiday, the District saw a need for a quick fire response capability.
Lake Patrol Chief Mark Davis, who was hired last year upon the retirement of Troy Henderson, was tasked with modifying an existing patrol boat. “We wanted to use an existing patrol boat so that in the case of a fire, chances are we will already be on the water with the fire response boat,” said BCWID General Manager John Allen.
Brownwood News – At the monthly meeting of the Brown County Water Improvement District #1 Board of Directors, held on April 13, the Directors voted to rescind its rule concerning hazardous wakes in Lake Brownwood.
Wake boarding has become a very popular form of recreation, and as such boat manufacturers now produce “wake boats” that are designed to generate large wakes, as much as 4-feet high. While that is fun for the wake boarders, the large wakes can be a nuisance to others at the lake, and can potentially cause safety issues and property damage. In 2016 the Water Board adopted a rule that prohibited wakes greater than 18-inches, and created a “no hazard wake zone” around McCartney Island.
Early Mauor Dr. Robert Mangrum address those in attendance at Friday’s State of the City Address. [Photo by Derrick Stuckly]EARLY – Early Mayor Dr. Robert Mangrum gave his State of the City Address Friday at the Early Visitors and Events Center, where he discussed the COVID and winter storm impacts, as well as the city’s future.
The following are highlights from Mangrum’s address:
COVID IMPACT ON EARLY
Early’s hotel tax revenue was reduced by 7.3%, which is equal to $21,734. The hotel industry appeared to have been impacted far greater than other sectors.
With local economy slowing down and businesses forced to close their doors, the sales tax collection began to decline. The budget was tightened and spending was slowed to deal with the reduction. Overall, the decrease was 5% or nearly $75,000.
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