Wilmer, Texas: A City on the Rise, Seeking a Full-Service Grocery StoreWilmer, a small city in southeastern Dallas County, Texas, has been without a full-service grocery store for nearly three decades. Despite this, the city has seen significant growth, attracting major industries like Whirlpool, Procter & Gamble, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. With a population surge from two to seven thousand, residents still face the challenge of traveling fifteen minutes out of town for fresh groceries. However, local leaders like Carl Oscar Sherman and Mayor Sheila Petta are working diligently to bring a proper market back to Wilmer, with talks underway with two grocery stores and eight business partners involved. The city's promising growth also includes plans for new housing options, making Wilmer's future look bright and full of potential.

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