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Survey Shows Broad Support for Proposed Veterans Memorial Sculpture; Council Told Project Could Move to FY‑26

DeSoto City Council · November 4, 2025
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Arts staff and the DeSoto Texas Cultural Arts Foundation reported results of a community survey and public meeting on a proposed Veterans Memorial tribute sculpture. Presenters said respondents favored an eagle motif and adding a QR code and benches; they described a contract and procurement timeline tied to fiscal year 2026.

Arts, Culture and Heritage staff and representatives of the DeSoto Texas Cultural Arts Foundation presented community survey results and next steps for a proposed Veterans Memorial tribute sculpture, showing majority support for the selected design and a recommendation to proceed to contract drafting and procurement once council provides concurrence.

Rolanda Brigham, arts, culture and heritage manager, and Dr. James McBride, president of the DeSoto Texas Cultural Arts…

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