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Attention City of Winona

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the request of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), a statewide test of emergency alerting systems will occur between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. As part of this drill, local jurisdictions across Texas may test systems used to notify the public during emergencies. Depending on the systems used by your local jurisdiction and/or the jurisdiction you are in at the time of the test, residents may receive a test alert on their mobile phone and/or hear outdoor warning sirens during this time.

The Winona City Hall will be closed on Good Friday April 3rd, 2026 in Observance of Easter!! We will reopen for normal buisness hours on Monday, April 6th, 2026.

Winona City Hall is open Monday through Friday

From 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 01:00 p.m. to 04:30 p.m.

City Services available to the public are: Copying $0.50 per copy for black & white, $1.00 per copy for color; Notary $10.00;

ALL PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST WILL BE CHARGED PER Section 552.261 GUIDELINES

The City of Winona is a Type A General Law Municipality, as defined by the Local Government Code of the State of Texas. We use an Aldermanic form of government, electing five Aldermen and a Mayor to serve terms of two years.

The next election is Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Elections | Smith County, TX

Orders/Notices

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Filing Dates and Times: Offices Available - General Election

Start Date: 01/14/2026 Mayor 2026

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday Alderman 2026

*The office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026 Alderman 2026

If a candidate ballet drawing for order is needed it will be conducted on February 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Winona City Hall, candidates or representatives do not need to be present for drawing and order will be posted after drawing on this website.

2-49 Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election

1-20 Internet Posting Requirements

http://www.smith-county.com/233/Current-Election-Information

CANDIDATE BALLET ORDER

Mayor - Two Year Term

1) Rusty Smith

2) Rachel Moreno

Alderman - Two Year Term (Two seats up)

1) Headlee P. Daniels

2) Karen Hysell

3) Dee Roden

https://www.smith-county.com/233/Current-Election-Information.

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