Commissioners honor Stacy Variel and Lt. Jesse Wyman on retirement after decades of service

Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday adopted resolutions honoring two long-serving county employees.

The court read a resolution recognizing Stacy Variel for 28 years with the Denton County Juvenile Probation Department, noting roles in juvenile detention, pre-court unit supervision, and leadership in juvenile mental-health programs. Multiple commissioners thanked Variel for her work with youth, families and multidisciplinary county partners; the court approved the resolution by unanimous voice vote.

The court also adopted a resolution honoring Lieutenant Jesse Wyman for more than 27 years with the Denton County Sheriff's Office. Speakers recounted Wyman’s progression through detention, patrol and justice-management ranks and cited roles including hostage negotiator and field training officer. The court congratulated Wyman on his retirement and wished him well; the motion carried unanimously.

Both honorees spoke briefly and received applause and commendations from commissioners and department leaders.