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There’s a new sheriff in town, or at least county

by | Jan 12, 2017 | Latest

At midnight, Jan. 1, Jim Skinner was sworn-in as the 39th Sheriff of Collin County by Sheriff (Ret.) Terry Box. Sheriff Skinner’s wife, Ellen, held the Bible on which he swore his Oath of Office. Sheriff Skinner’s father gave him the Bible before deploying on his second tour in Vietnam. Courtesy photo.

After more than 30 years of having the same sheriff, Collin County now has a new sheriff in charge.

Sheriff Jim Skinner was sworn into office Jan. 1, ready to take the helm as the county’s 39th sheriff.

According to Skinner, former Sheriff Terry Box had allowed him access to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office over the past several months, aiding in what Skinner hopes will be a seamless transition.

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

For the complete story see the Jan. 12 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.

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