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Winnsboro to receive East Texas designation as veteran-friendly community

Winnsboro Main Street and Tourism Board · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Board members said Winnsboro has been named a veteran-friendly community by the East Texas Council of Governments; a formal presentation is scheduled for noon tomorrow and will include the city administrator and other city representatives who are veterans.

Board members reported Winnsboro has been designated a veteran-friendly community by the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) and that a formal presentation will take place tomorrow at noon.

A board member noted the designation on local social pages and said it highlights the community's many military families. The Director confirmed the formal presentation is available on ETCOG's page and said McKenzie Lyons, the city administrator, the police chief (a veteran) and the director of public works (also a veteran) will represent the city at the presentation.

The board did not vote on the designation; the announcement was given as an informational item and the Director encouraged residents to view the ETCOG presentation online.

The board's mention of the designation included no new city policy or funding commitments during the meeting; it was presented as recognition of the community's support for veterans.