Wood County news from almost 25 years ago, as seen in the December 21, 2000 edition of the Winnsboro News

“You could say that Present-elect George W. Bush’s long, arduous trail ride to the White House began in Winnsboro. He and his wife Laura (and other key backers) came here during Autumn Trails 6 years ago on the day of the Antique Car Parade… The eldest son of former President Bush was accompanied to Winnsboro by his wife Laura, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry, movie star Chuck Norris, and television actress Susanne Howard.”