Reader's Choice

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BY THE PARIS NEWS

2023

READER'S CHOICE

WINNERS

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CHOICE!

Stone Title Company has been around for over 100 years. We have over 150 years of experience in the title business and our real estate attorneys have over 100 years of experience. Combined we have over 250 years of knowledge which means we have seen just about everything, and have insured most of Lamar County at one time or another.

Stone Title Company is an office that not only works together but also engages in activities with each other outside of the office. We consider ourselves not only co-workers but family.

Stone Title Company would like to THANK EVERYONE for voting us BEST TITLE COMPANY in Lamar County again and again. We are very grateful for our customers and know that without you, we would not exist.

We appreciate each & every one of you.

33 1st NW • Paris, TX • 903-785-4519

We were here for your grandparents, and we’ll be here for your grandchildren.

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Handling all your design, printing, and copying needs!

THANK YOU PARIS FOR VOTING US:

BEST PRINTER & BEST PLACE TO GET COPIES!

O: 903.785.6320 | F: 903.785.6322 2330 Lamar Avenue | Paris, Texas 75460

Voted Best Wedding Venue 2601 FM 196 North Paris, TX 75460 thehiddenwillowevents@gmail.com 903.517.4224 www.thehiddenwillow.net

The Hidden Willow is a family owned and operated venue. Our family has resided in Blossom, Texas for many years. We hope to bring a special touch to this unique town we have called home for all of our lives. Our hope is that the Lord has blessed you with the person you will call your forever and we can’t wait to be a part of your love story.

The Hidden Willow is custom designed with each guest in mind to create the most magical event on your very special day. We thrive on our attention to detail and would love to be the scenery for your forever after.

With Great Love and Many Blessings, The Watsons

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“Best Watch Repair”

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BEST PLACE FOR Gymnastics Greetings! Welcome to Sky Athletics. Sky Athletics is a cheerleading and tumbling program in Paris, Texas. From preschool tumbling to prepping your child for high school cheerleading tryouts, we offer classes for all ages and skill levels!

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for voting Kevin Shackelford

“Best Insurance Agent”

3425 Pine Mill Rd. Paris, TX 75460 903-785-5021

WWW.SKYATHLETICSPTX.COM - 903.706.5088 Reader's Choice 5

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BEST PLACE TO RENT

ANYTHING!

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Drew Miller

Best Real Estate Agent

903-785-8457 2407 Lamar Ave, Suite A | Paris, TX 75460

2720 N. Main | Paris, Tx. | 903-784-8484

Thank You Paris For Voting Us

“BEST TREE SERVICE” 19 YEARS IN A ROW!

Each Of You Entrust Your Property To Our Care Every Day. a Your Vote As Reader’s Choice Best Tree Service Is Greatly Appreciated!

• Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Reader's Choice 6

Operated by:

NATHAN BELL

Property Management & Rentals, LLC 2221 Lamar Ave Paris, Tx 75460

Tanglewood Square A PA RT M E N T S 3095 Lamar Ave, Paris, Texas | 903-785-5578

Thanks to the Readers of The Paris News for again voting us Paris’ Best Apartment Complex!

#1 BEST

APARTMENT COMPLEX

Paris Health Group would like to

Thank You

e c i d Can y e r t h g u a D for voting

“Best Nurse Practitioner”

Reader's Choice 7

MEDICAL SPA OF PARIS

WORKS

Best Hair Salon

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“Best Health/Beauty Spa”

903.785.0490

903.706.5141 • 604 Lamar Ave. • Paris, Tx bestkeptsecretofparis@gmail.com

BALLARD INSURANCE AGENCY

VOTED BEST FUNERAL SERVICES

1850 PINE BLUFF ST. | PARIS, TEXAS 75460

Thank you

Bright-Holland FUNERAL HOME

NEWS THE PARIS AWARD 2023

READER’S CHOICE

and Funeral Bright-Holl

Best Insurance Agency It takes a team to win your votes 19 years in a row! We are truly blessed!

1465 N.E. 20 • PARIS, TX www.ballardinsurance.net • 903-785-0467 TH

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for voting

Ballard Insurance Agency

At Bright-Holland, we feel that serving families is a privilege, and understand that the loss of a loved one is a very personal experience.

PRESENTED BY:

Clay Carsner, Publisher

WE OFFER PERSONALIZED MEMORIAL SERVICES, CREMATION OPTIONS AND TRADITIONAL FUNERALS.

2601 Lamar Ave • Paris, TX 75460 903.784.6623 • Fax 903.784.6626 Ben.Holland@DignityMemorial.com

THANKS # FOR VOTING

1 FRENCH FRIES!

BURGERLAND Cam and Angie Ross 903-739-9443 1301 N. Main, Paris, TX.

BURGERS! Mon - Fri: 10:30 - 8:00 Saturday: 10:30 - 4:00 Sunday: Closed

Visit Us Online at www.BurgerlandParis.com

of Paris

BEST SNOCONE

903.401.0998 shill@kona-ice.com

David’s Meat Market

THANK YOU for voting

David Denison Best Butcher and Best Fresh Meat 425 N. Collegiate Dr. Paris, Texas 75460 903-737-8876 We have gift certificates of any denomination, always a safe and easy gift!

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US...

#1 YEAR AFTER YEAR

BEST JEWELER: DAVID HOUSE & BEST PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY

Where Everything Shines! @dhousejewelry

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avid House Jewelry LLC is delighted to celebrate its 8th anniversary this upcoming May. Words cannot express the happiness that I feel to have been part of special occasions for all of my clients, as well as serving a multigenerational population throughout Paris and its surrounding towns. I have been fortunate enough to reside in Paris, Texas for more than 40 years, and during that time, my wife Lisa and I have raised three daughters in a community of which we can proudly be a part. Beginning my apprenticeship at W. M. House Jewelry - led by my cousin W. M. House - I was privy to the invaluable wisdom that he imparted. It is due to my cousin’s training, as well as the broad backing of the local community, that I can still attend to all of your jewelry needs.

With the support of the entire community behind us, it is possible for us to continue providing for and giving back to Paris with our small business.

Every day, I arise with a renewed dedi-

4207 LAMAR AVE

PARIS, TX AT THE CORNER OF 42ND & LAMAR

903.706.5200

cation to serve my community and my esteemed David House Jewelry customers.

After more than 40 years in the jewelry industry, and buoyed by the encouragement of my family, I took a leap of faith and opened my store. In addition to an extensive selection of fine jewelry, watches, gifts, and one-of-a-kind pieces, we are exceptionally fortunate to have Danielle Berrett, our on-site bench jeweler. This is quite rare in the industry - allowing customers to entrust us with the repair of their precious jewelry in-house, rather than having it shipped to unfamiliar destinations. We take great pride in being able to proudly display the largest selection of diamond jewelry and gifts in northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma.

I am blessed to own and operate a family business. Lisa, my talented wife, and my three gifted daughters, contribute to our daily operations and success as well. My staff includes manager Andee Teague (who has been with us for 7 years), sales associate Cody Conway (5 years), sales associate

2023

FINANCING SPECIAL W.A.C.

12 MONTHS NO INTEREST OR UP TO 3 YEARS TO PAY

Cord Luquette (3 years and specializes in watch batteries and bands) and sales associate Haley Hill (2 years). Lastly, Danielle has been with us for 5 years and is remarkably skilled in repair work, allowing us the privilege of same day repairs. All my employees are extremely knowledgeable and highly prepared to address customer inquiries. I am grateful to have such a qualified team to serve our customers with me. At David House Jewelry, we are committed to delivering the highest quality workmanship and unrivaled service, assets that our customers can all be assured to always receive when shopping here. We also offer special financing opportunities, allowing our customers flexibility.

We’re eagerly looking forward to celebrating another great year alongside our DHJ family. From Paris locals to those from neighboring states, we are honored to be your go-to destination for all your jewelry needs at David House Jewelry, Where Everything Shines!

MONDAY-FRIDAY

9:30-6:00 SATURDAY

9:30-3:00

We Buy Gold & Diamonds Jeweler on premise for same day repairs

Steven

Hill Lamar County Constable PCT 3

1402 North Main in Paris • 903-785-1644

HOME OWNED & HOME OPERATED "SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 51 YEARS."

Voted Best Law Enforcement Officer 2023

To All Our Friends & Customers For Voting Us Your Readers Choice Best Place To Buy Auto Parts 16 Years In A Row...

If You're Not A Customer Now Stop By To See Why We're Number 1!

ThankYou

Your one-stop auto & light truck parts store for everything from drive train to DYNACOAT paint & everything in between!

RYAN CRAWFORD

Best Martial Arts Instructor WARRIORS LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS Best Martial Arts Facility

• MUAY THAI • COMBAT JUJITSU • KRABI-KRABONG

(THAILAND SWORD FIGHTING)

Internationally Certified through the Education Dept. of Thailand & M.T.I.A. (Muay Thai International Association)

• LITTLE WARRIORS MUAY THAI & JUJITSU (KIDS AGES 3-6)

COMBAT VETERAN OWNED 1005 S. Collegiate Dr.

903.669.8710

Hours: Mon-Fri. 4pm-8pm

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Thank You Lamar County!

BEST PLACE TO BUY A NEW

CAR OR TRUCK!

THANK YOU PARIS!

5100 SE Loop 286, Paris, TX, 75460 903.785.8447 www.hodgedodge.com

What Our Customers Are Saying Helen F.

January 2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Everyone here is wonderful! Best dealer and service department I’ve ever done business with. Makes me want to always buy from Jay Hodge Dodge!!

Jazmine S.

February 2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved it. The energy, the people, the customer service was all above par.

Would highly recommend anyone wanting to get into a reliable vehicle to go to Jay Hodge!

Ashlie J.

February 2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Best experience ever buying a vehicle… I’ll never buy anywhere else!!

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Lexi M.

Josh R.

Emerson T.

March 2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Drove six hours to get a vehicle from these guys and I have to say this probably has been the easiest and quickest process of buying a car.

They had us in and out and didn’t try to add on a bunch of extras. Great people at this dealer, I’ll definitely be back. I told them what I wanted on my trade-in… Jay Hodge made it work with no questions asked.

February 2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10/10 recommend Jay Hodge…

Great and quick working my deal! I won’t be going anywhere else!

February 2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The best car buying experience you could have. No pressure, quick, easy, and super cooperative. The BEST. We drove to Paris, TX from Kansas and will do it again. Thanks guys!!!

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Surveying & Engineering Services

“Best Place To Buy Children’s Clothes” Infant ~ Tween Clothing & Accessories Baby Registries Available!

903.785.0303 | haytereng.com

Thank You Paris!

9 E. Plaza | Downtown Paris 903-785-KIDS

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VOTED BEST PLACE FOR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK!

202 NW 3RD • PARIS, TX 75460 903-737-9025 or 903-249-5714 www.holeinthewallcafeparistexas.com Reader's Choice 14

1 Heat & Air Service

Bart & Jackie Jamar, and the staff at Jamar Contractors, would like to thank all of our loyal customers for voting us your #1 dealer in Lamar County. For 31 years we have worked to provide quality service at a reasonable price.

We work on all brands & sell Trane, Goodman & Bryant equipment. Again THANK YOU from all of us!

903-784-0292

2335 South Church St. • Paris, TX 75460

903.785.DENT 1421 19th St. NW Paris, TX

Lifetime Warranty on ALL Work!

FREE Estimates!

We Take the “DENT” Out of Accident!

Family Owned & Operated Since 1982

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1

AUTO BODY SHOP!

www.northlamar.net

S K N A TH g n i t o V for ar m a L N o rt h “Best

NLHS BA HS Lo ND cal Ba nd”

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3130 N. Main Street | Paris, Texas 75460 | 903.737.2000 Reader's Choice 15

2330 N.E. LOOP 286 PARIS, TX 75460

903-784-2465

DEREK LAMB - OWNER Great Gifts from your Hometown Sports Dealer!

KingsSportsAndAwards.com

SCHOOL CLOTHES EVOSHIELD CAPS BATS & GLOVES CATCHING EQUIPMENT BASEBALLS FOOTBALLS PUNCHING BAGS BOXING GLOVES

Thanks to our Customers & Friends for selecting us 21 years in a row as

“THE BEST PLACE TO BUY A MATTRESS”

WE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR SLEEP NEEDS. 50+ Mattress Styles Ready To Go Including: Tempur-Pedic • Bunkbeds • Futons • All Bedding Accessories

THANK YOU for voting us

BEST

PLACE TO BUY SPORTING GOODS!

1625 Lamar Ave. Paris, TX 75460 mfoparistx.com

903-785-8701

MFO

MATTRESS

Factory Outlet

Life. Changing. Mattresses.

OPEN MON-FRI 9-5:30 • SAT 10-5 Guaranteed Lowest Price Or Your Bed Is Free

We appreciate all of our customers!

Thank You For Voting Paris Monuments

"Best Monuments"

2341 Clarksville St • Paris, Texas (903) 784-7888 www.netxmonuments.com Like us on Facebook Reader's Choice 16

Terms Available, Lay-A-Way, U-Haul Prices

Small Charge for Delivery • No Credit Check Financing

“Serving Paris & The Surounding Area for over 28 years”

1404 Lamar Ave. Paris, TX Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 | 903.737.9696 www.pbsys.net

THANK YOU FOR VOTING PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A COMPUTER! 11 YEARS IN A ROW!

SALES. SERVICE. LEASE PURCHASE. RENTAL COPIERS. COMPUTERS. PRINTERS.

THE PERFECT EQUIPMENT FOR ANY OFFICE!

Deborah Nations, LPC-S

Melissa Eldon, Office Manager

Dr. Tim Reger, LPC

Kathy Roden Floyd, LPC

Beth Brown Gilmer, LPC

Thank You PARIS!

For voting us #1 Counseling Center for the 10th year in a row!

We are grateful for the opportunity to provide you with individual, family, and marriage counseling and look forward to continuing to serve you in the years ahead.

WINNER FOR BEST ELECTRICIAN

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3605 NE Loop 286, Suite 300, in the Eastgate Center 903.785.7410 | WWW.PARISCOUNSELING.COM

Thanks for your vote!

WE APPRECIATE YOU!

PARIS LUMBER & BUILDING CENTER WHERE THE # CUSTOMER IS

Thank You Paris For Voting Us #1

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SERVICE • SELECTION • SATISFACTION

3555 N.E. LOOP 286 • PARIS, TX

903-785-0771

www.parislumber.net

www.hargiselectric.com TECL 17686 • TX B18332 Reader's Choice 17

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Thank You FOR VOTING CENTURY 21 HARVEY PROPERTIES “BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE” For three decades, Century 21 Harvey Properties has been helping people love where they live, it’s more than just buying and selling. It’s a relationship for life.

We are proud of the relationshipfocused business we operate, allowing our real estate professionals, our clients, and other consumers a place to feel at home.

Our team will go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service to our wonderful clients. You are our priority, both now and in the future.

We have developed the knowledge, skills, and specialized training and education to assist you in the

BONHAM 721 N Center 903-583-3188

most important purchase of your life. We will guide you through the process every step of the way.

Your needs and wants are priority and we realize it is a privilege to work for you.

We are honored at being chosen as Paris News Reader Choice Best Real Estate Company for 9 consecutive years. We cannot adequately express our gratitude to the community that supports our profession. We highly value the relationships we have made with you in our schools, service organizations and church activities.

We truly love where we live.

PARIS 2550 Lamar 903-785-8484

CLARKSVILLE 1700 W Main 903-427-3500

www.c21harvey.com

CATTLEMEN’S LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO.

Scholl Bros. BBQ and it’s staff would like to thank Paris for voting them #1 Best BBQ 20 years in a row!

SELLING EVERY SATURDAY @ 11:00am

An Honor To Have Been Chosen #1

Thank You for Choosing Us! Charles Mallicote

Office: 903-784-2238 Mobile: 903-782-6330

1354 Clement Road • Paris, Texas 75460 www.CattlemensLivestock.com /cattlemenslivestock Marketing your cattle since 1991

LL O H C S

BROS.

BB Q

Open 7 Days a Week!

Daily Seasonal Lunch & Dinner Specials

Custom Catering, Custom Smoking, and Meatery

WATCH FOR OUR PRE-CONDITIONED FEEDER - STOCKER SALES AND FEMALE REPLACEMENT SALES

903-739-8080

1528 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460 www.schollbrosbbq.com

Thank You For Voting Us...

Thank You For Voting Us

Best Concrete Company

903.784.2321 • 903.784.8330 155 E. Oak Ave. • Paris, Texas 75460 Reader's Choice 20

Golf Course!

Website www.golfatpineridge.com

Dawn to Dusk

ESTABLISHED 1884 1920 Clarksville • Paris, TX (903) 737-7473 www.parisisd.net

Thank you for voting Renee Elmore “Best Principal”

The mission of Paris Independent School District is to provide a quality education to a diverse student population, enabling each to achieve full potential and become a productive, responsible citizen.

Thank you for voting Carrie Brazeal “Best Teacher”

Thank you for voting Phyllis Huggins “Best Secretary”

Thank you for voting Callie Gann “Best Teachers Aide”

Thank you for voting Chad Helberg “Best Coach”

Thank you for voting Justiss “Best Elementary School”

2023 READER'S

CHOICE WINNERS BEST OF LAMAR COUNTY Church ________________________________________ East Paris Baptist Civic Club _____________________________________ Kiwanis Club of Paris Texas Community Festival/Event _________________________ Paris Wine Festival County Attraction _______________________________ Red River Valley Fair Counseling_____________________________________ Paris Counseling Center Family Entertainment_____________________________ Tyler's Pizzeria Funeral Services ________________________________ Bright-Holland Funeral Home Golf Course ____________________________________ Pine Ridge Golf Course Kids Birthday Party Venue _________________________ Tyler's Pizzeria Local Event D.J. _______________________________ Chris Gunn Events Monuments ____________________________________ Paris Monuments Night Spot _____________________________________ Time Flies Place To Take A Guest ____________________________ Rigby's Cigars & Lounge Radio Station ___________________________________ K95.5 Continuous Country School - Elementary _____________________________ Justiss Elementary School School - Middle _________________________________ Prairiland Junior High School School - High ___________________________________ Chisum High School School - High Local Band _________________________ North Lamar High School School - Lunch Room ____________________________ Chisum ISD School - Private _________________________________ Trinity Christian Academy School - Public__________________________________ Paris ISD Wedding Venue _________________________________ The Hidden Willow BEST RESTUARANT American Food Place ____________________________ 107 BBQ __________________________________________ Scholl Bros BBQ Biscuits _______________________________________ The Cozy Cappuccino Breakfast ______________________________________ Roadhouse Family Diner Buffet _________________________________________ Sirloin Stockade Burger and Fries ________________________________ Burgerland Business Lunch _________________________________ Paris Golf and Country Club Catfish ________________________________________ Chicken Express Chicken _______________________________________ Chick-fil-A Chicken Fried Steak _____________________________ Crawford's Hole in the Wall Chili __________________________________________ Paris Bakery Cup Of Coffee __________________________________ Paris Coffee Co Desserts ______________________________________ Cottage Farms Doughnuts _____________________________________ Daylight Donuts Fresh Meat ____________________________________ Davids Meat Market Glass Of Iced Tea _______________________________ Chicken Express Health Food Store _______________________________ Nu-Start Nutrition Hot Dogs ______________________________________ Rosewood Local Eatery Hot Sauce _____________________________________ Alex's Tacos Italian Food ____________________________________ Casa Del Mare Lunch _________________________________________ Magel's Grill Mexican Food Place _____________________________ TaMolly's Mexican Kitchen Reader's Choice 22

Sundae in Paris Milk Shakes _____________________________________ 903-Nutrition Nutrition Teas & Shakes ___________________________ China Star Oriental Food ____________________________________ Capizzi's Italian Kitchen Pizza __________________________________________ Weezy's Restaurant - Home Cooking ________________________ Phat Phil's BBQ Ribs ___________________________________________ Magel's Grill Rolls___________________________________________ Tyler's Pizzeria Salad Bar _______________________________________ Sandwich Etc Sandwiches _____________________________________ Fish Fry Seafood ________________________________________ Kona Ice SnoCone _______________________________________ Sonic Drive-In Soft Drink _______________________________________ Borderline Cafe Steaks _________________________________________ Taco Delite Tacos __________________________________________ Trésors de Paris Wine Selection __________________________________ BEST PEOPLE Abby Mobley 911 Dispatcher___________________________________ Wells & Kapp Accountant______________________________________ Jason Scott Auto Mechanic __________________________________ Jimmy Barham Bail Bondsman __________________________________ Caleb Marshall Bank Teller ______________________________________ Ronnie Brunson Baker __________________________________________ Shawn Hamilton Barber _________________________________________ Joel Cannon Bartender _______________________________________ Mitzi Barton Steed Beautician ______________________________________ Ben Roberts Boss___________________________________________ Archer Construction & Design Builder/Contractor ________________________________ David's Meat Market Butcher ________________________________________ Marshall Hemingway Car Salesperson _________________________________ Dr. Khalid Shafiq, MD Cardiologist _____________________________________ Tray Streety Carpet Cleaner __________________________________ Dr. Ballard Boren, DC Chiropractor _____________________________________ Rebecca Hildreth Choir Director ___________________________________ Donna Burnett Club President ___________________________________ Chad Helberg Coach _________________________________________ Dr. Lee Crawford Dentist _________________________________________ Melissa Miller Dental Assistant __________________________________ Autumn Porter Dental Hygenist __________________________________ Clint C. Moss, MD Dermatologist ___________________________________ Hargis Electric LLC Electrician ______________________________________ Lauren Dollins EMS ___________________________________________ Hayter Engineering Inc. Engineering/Survey _______________________________ Dr. Mark Graves, MD Eye Doctor ______________________________________ Darrin L. Gifford Financial Advisor _________________________________ Austin Sugg Firefighter ______________________________________ Brandi Boren Graphic Designer_________________________________ Erin Anthony Interior Designer _________________________________ Kevin Shackelford Insurance Agent _________________________________ Kim Peeples Insurance Agent - Auto ____________________________ Lindsey Walton Insurance Agent - Home ___________________________ Craig McGregor Insurance Agent - Life _____________________________ David House Jeweler ________________________________________ Steven Hill Law Enforcement Officer ___________________________ Colton Perry Loan Officer _____________________________________ Jason Cullum Mail Carrier _____________________________________ Ryan Crawford Martial Arts Instructor______________________________ Penny Smith Newspaper Carrier _______________________________ Hannah Hodnett Nurse _________________________________________ Candice Daughtery Nurse Practitioner ________________________________

Nurse's Aide_____________________________________ Britney McCullouch Orthodontist______________________________________ Spencer Clay DDS Pastor or Priest___________________________________ Cory Jones Pharmacist_______________________________________ Leann Hampton Photographer_____________________________________ Tara Swain Physician________________________________________ Dr. Clifton Wilkerson, MD Pediatrition_______________________________________ Dr. Janice Gibbons, MD Personal Trainer__________________________________ Amanda Brandon Plumber_________________________________________ Malone Plumbing Principal_________________________________________ Renee Elmore Radio Personality_________________________________ Barry Diamond Real Estate Agent_________________________________ Drew Miller Sales Person_____________________________________ Hunter Carter Secretary________________________________________ Phyllis Huggins Surgeon_________________________________________ Dr. Mark B. Gibbs, MD Teacher_________________________________________ Carrie Brazeal Teacher’s Aide____________________________________ Callie Gann Veterinarian______________________________________ Dr. Wally Kraft, DVM BEST BUSINESS Antique Store_____________________________________ Hickory Street Emporium Apartment Complex _______________________________ Tanglewood Square Auto. Body Shop__________________________________ Lone Star Collision Center Auto. Detail Shop__________________________________ Wash Masters Car Wash Auto. Service Center_______________________________ Precision Automotive & Transmission Assisted Living Facility_____________________________ Spring Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care Bank ___________________________________________ First Federal Community Bank Bank To Get A Mortgage____________________________ Peoples Bank Car Wash________________________________________ Wash Masters Car Wash Check Cashing Service_____________________________ ACE Cash Express Chiropractic Center________________________________ The Rub Club/Chiropractic Associates Convenience Store________________________________ Homer's Quick Stop Concrete Company________________________________ Coston & Sons Consignment Shop________________________________ Tots Teens Credit Union _____________________________________ Red River Credit Union Day Care Center__________________________________ Trinity Christian Preschool Dry Cleaner______________________________________ American Cleaners Emergency Care Center____________________________ HealthCARE Express Farm Equipment__________________________________ Paris Farm & Ranch Feed Store_______________________________________ Big Country Fences__________________________________________ Bryan Fence Company Finance Co.______________________________________ Adkins Finance Florist___________________________________________ Paris Florist Hair Salon_______________________________________ Hair Works Health/Beauty Spa_________________________________ Best Kept Secret Hearing Center___________________________________ Brooks Hearing Clinic Heat & Air Service_________________________________ Jamar Contractors Inc. Home Health Care_________________________________ Platinum Home Health Inc Hospice_________________________________________ Platinum Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc Industrial Business________________________________ Huhtamaki Insurance Agency_________________________________ Ballard Insurance Agency iPhone Repair ____________________________________ iParis Cellphone Repair Lawn Care Service________________________________ Porter Lawn Maintenance Livestock Auction__________________________________ Cattlemen's Livestock Commission Co Lumber Yard_____________________________________ Paris Lumber and Building Center Martial Arts Instruction______________________________ Warriors Legacy Martial Arts Medical Supply___________________________________ Complete Care Medical Motel Or Hotel____________________________________ Hampton Inn Nursing Home____________________________________ Heritage House of Paris Pawn Shop ______________________________________ Seay Pawn & Gun

Pest Control_____________________________________ Paris Pest Control Pharmacy______________________________________ Paris Apothecary Physical Therapy_________________________________ Xzact Therapy and Aquatics Place For Gymnastics_____________________________ Sky Athletics Place To Buy A 4-Wheeler__________________________ Paris Suzuki Kawasaki Place To Buy A Computer __PBS ________________________ Professional Business Systems Place To Buy A Car or Truck - New___________________ Jay Hodge Place To Buy A Car or Truck - Used__________________ Driveum Place To Buy A Mattress___________________________ MFO Mattress Factory Outlet Place To Buy A Metal Building ______________________ Cunningham Steel Place To Buy A Motorcycle_________________________ South Main Iron Place To Buy A Pool or Spa ________________________ Pools & More Place To Buy A Tractor____________________________ Paris Farm & Ranch Place To Buy A “TV”_______________________________ Texas Furniture & Appliance Place To Buy Appliances - New_________________________ Texas Furniture & Appliance Place To Buy Appliances - Used_____________________ Wooldridge Appliance Place To Buy Auto. Accessories_____________________ ABC Auto Part Place To Buy Auto. Parts___________________________ Cullum Auto Parts Place To Buy Baby Gifts ___________________________ Paris Baby Place To Buy Carpet______________________________ Smith Carpets Place To Buy Clothes - Children_____________________ Itsy Bitsy Spider Place To Buy Clothes - Men________________________ Tony's Tuxes Place To Buy Clothes - Women______________________ Aden Ann's Place To Buy Furniture____________________________ Texas Furniture & Appliance Place To Buy Glasses_____________________________ Paris Optical Place To Buy Groceries____________________________ Brookshires Place To Buy Hardware____________________________ Swaim Hardware Place To Buy Jewelry_____________________________ David House Jewelry Place To Buy Mufflers_____________________________ Hicks Muffler & Tire Place To Buy Office Supplies________________________________ Office Equipment Center - Function4 Cooper Propane Place To Buy Propane_____________________________ Krogman Sand & Gravel Inc. Place To Buy Rock/Stone__________________________ The Shoe Dept Place To Buy Shoes______________________________ Kings Sports & Awards Place To Buy Sporting Goods_______________________ Road Runner Service & Tire Place To Buy Tires _______________________________ Crazy House Western Wear Place To Buy Western Wear________________________ Sun Valley Liquor Store Place To Buy Wine/Beer ___________________________ Paris Fitness & Aquatics Place To Exercise________________________________ Pickle Printing Place To Get Copies______________________________ The Rub Club/Chiropractic Associates Place To Get A Massage___________________________ Wells & Kapp Place To Get Your Taxes Prepared___________________ Print Works Place To Have T-shirts Designed____________________ Tony's Tuxes - Clothier for Men Place To Rent A Tux______________________________ C&C Equipment Rental Place To Rent Anything____________________________ Ultra Tan Place To Tan____________________________________ Peoples Bank Place To Work___________________________________ Bratchers Plant Nursery____________________________________ Pickle Printing Printing Company________________________________ Kelly Produce Produce________________________________________ CENTURY 21 Harvey Properties Real Estate Office________________________________ Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Rehab Facility___________________________________ Home Security and Fire Protection Security System__Liles ________________________________ Springlake Storage Storage Facility__________________________________ RPM Staffing Professionals, Inc. Temp. Agency___________________________________ Stone Title Comany, Inc. Title Company___________________________________ Rozell Tree Service Tree Service____________________________________ Scott's Jewelry Watch Repair____________________________________ Hayes Clinic & Spa Weight Loss Clinic________________________________ Discount Wheel and Tire-Paris Wheel Aligner___________________________________ Whitaker's Towing Wrecker Service_________________________________ Reader's Choice 23

3100 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460

(903) 609-8818 MON-SAT: 8AM-7PM | SUNDAY: 9AM-7PM

TON Y ’S Since 1986...

~CLOTHIERS FOR MEN

BEST AUTO DETAIL SHOP BEST CARWASH

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES! WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY!

DOWNTOWN PARIS TEXAS

BEST PLACE TO RENT A TUX

WINE FESTIVAL

Thank you for voting us “Best Community Festival/EVENT”

04.15.23

6-9PM TICKETS: PARISWINEFEST.COM

BEST PLACE TO BUY MEN’S CLOTHES Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 5 pm • Fri & Sat: 10 am - 2 pm

3707 Lamar Ave. Paris, TX • 903-784-0015

A Good Tan is the Best Accessory

Thank You for voting

Striving to be the best package/liquor, beer & wine store since 1976!

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US! Best Place To Buy Beer/Wine Reader's Choice 24

ULTRA TAN

Best Place to Tan for the 4th year in a row

We appreciate your votes

THE

RUB CLUB

Thank You 903-739-9959

www.massageparistexas.com 3305 NE Loop 286 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

Best Massage Chiropractic Associates

FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES THIS YEAR!

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3305 NE Loop 286 • Paris, Tex Texas

903-785-5551

Thank you for voting us best

CHIROPRACTIC CENTER! THANK YOU FOR VOTING

HOMER QUICK STOP

“BEST CONVENIENCE STORE” PROUD TO BE

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

BEST HOME HEALTH

Get 15¢ off per gallon when you pay with the My Phillips Scan 66® App

BEST HOSPICE * 24 HOUR PUMPS * LOTTERY * FREE AIR TIRE * FRIENDLY SERVICE BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVED DAILY! 1825 FM 195 PARIS, TX 75462 * CALL IN ORDERS

903.785.7946

140 S. Collegiate Dr. Suite 100 • Paris, Texas 903.783.1818 Reader's Choice 25

6655 Lamar Road, Reno Texas 75462 www.ShopCrazyHouse.com

Our sincere thanks to all customers who voted us #1 place to buy western wear 22 years in a row!

“It is our vision to reach Paris, NE Texas, North America and the Nations for Jesus Christ.” Acts 1:8

Thank You For voting for our Church! We are thankful to be able to be a part of

and serve the community of Paris!

Sunday Worship @ 10 AM & 6 PM | Sunday School @ 9 AM Wednesday Evening @ 6:00 PM

• Men’s Ministry • Women’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Children Ministry • Music Ministry • Sr. Adult Ministry • Aspire Mission Station

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Marcus Atkins Sales Manager

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Channing Parker Sales Professional

www.driveum.com | Find us on Facebook @driveum.auto.dealers

THANK YOU LAMAR COUNTY! Best place to buy a USED CAR OR TRUCK Mark Goodson

Carolyn Adams

Jordan was excellent to work with.

She was knowledgeable about the car and very friendly. She was very helpful when coming to sign the paperwork and getting all signatures needed. Will not have a problem referring customers to her. It was the best car experience I have ever had.

Driveum is an excellent place to purchase a vehicle ! Jordan made everything so easy when buying our car, excellent customer service !! Super nice facility. We will be using driveum for all of our future purchases !

Joshua Weatheread

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Wyatt was amazing and did everything to help me get my unicorn truck. Have been looking for over a year. Would recommend anyone to work with him on buying a vehicle.

Rachael Woods

2023 • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing experience! Super easy, called them, told them what I wanted and the car was ready by the time I got there :) Forest was amazing and the finance guy. Will definitely be repeat customers.

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Kayla Ricks

The crew at Driveum are so kind and considerate. We were met at the door and offered beverages immediately. They answered all questions without being condescending or using typical car salesman tones. They seemed to actually care about their relationship with their clients. I came to support my sister with her new car purchase and left in a new car myself! Highly recommend!

Kane is awesome and Stephen explains the financials amazingly.

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HR WRECKER SERVICE!

Family Owned & Operated Best Place To Buy FURNITURE Best Place To Buy A NEW APPLIANCE Best Place To Buy A TV

310 Bonham Street • Paris, TX 75460

903.784.6370

Serving NE Texas Since 1927

WWW.TEXASFURNITUREONLINE.COM

dvanced utomotive & DIESEL COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE

5790 Lamar Ave • Reno Tx 75462

903-783-0065

REQUEST THE BEST!

JASON SCOTT, OWNER

Complete Auto Repair Reader's Choice 30

Thanks for making our business a success and for your votes as the Reader’s Choice for “BEST MECHANIC” 18 years in a row!

THANK YOU FOR MAKING US YOUR # 1 WRECKER SERVICE

Thank You for voting us

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY FACILITY 1675 NE LOOP 286 - PARIS, TX 75460 903.782.9922 X Z A C T T H E R A P Y. N E T

THANK YOU FOR VOTING

BEST MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT IN PARIS, TX!

Reader's Choice 31

CLOSEST N BONDSMA TO THE JAIL!

BARHAM

BAIL BONDSMEN

Don’t Make Two Mistakes...

24/ 7

ALWAYS CALL US FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND SERVICES BOND SERVICE THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 26 TIMES!!!

JIMMY BARHAM

THE LARGEST RETAIL NURSERY IN N.E. TEXAS Hours: Mon-Sat. 9:00AM - 4:00PM

www.bratchersnursery.net | bratchersnursery@gmail.com

903-982-5918

NEW LOCATION! 3258 HWY 82 EAST

We at Bratchers would just like to take this opportunity to say a heart felt “Thank You” for voting us No. 1 Nursery.

MEMBER PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN OF TEXAS

903-784-6178

We love and appreciate all our special customers and friends that make it possible for us to serve you.

We will be celebrating 25 years in business this year.

HAVE A WARRANT OUT?

CALL US AND WE’LL HAVE YOU IN AND OUT!

1105 S.W. 1ST | PARIS, TX (LOCATED EAST SIDE OF THE LAMAR COUNTY JAIL)

VOTED BEST

ORIENTAL FOOD More than 50 Items All-You-Can Eat • Open 7 Days A Week

27 YEARS IN A ROW

We Cater Let us help make your day special!

WEDDINGS HOLIDAY PARTIES SPECIAL EVENTS BANQUETS

THANK YOU FOR VOTING MAGEL’S GRILL

BEST LUNCH BEST DINNER ROLLS

HOURS: 11-8 MONDAY - THURSDAY • 11-9 FRIDAY - SATURDAY

1800 Lamar Avenue, Ste 150 • 903-785-8872 Reader's Choice 32

3805 NE Loop 286 | Paris Tx | 903.784.DINE (3186) WWW.MAGELSGRILL.COM

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 READER’S CHOICE

BEST

1800 17th N.E. • Paris

FOR 22 YEARS!

903.785.8372 • 1.800.269.8372

FEED STORE

(behind the Case Tractor House on the North Loop)

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THANK YOU

Club of Paris Texas

FOR VOTING US

Thank you for voting us “Best Civic Club” for 2023!

16 YEA R IN A S ROW !!!

Swaim Hardware

For over 75 years we have had only one goal - To serve the Children of Paris, Lamar County, and the World. Thanks for supporting our Pancake Days and Flag Program which allow us to continue to make a difference in the lives of our youth and the community as a whole.

Serving NE Tx & SE Ok since 1932

240 1st S.W. | Paris, TX • 903.784.3321 Home, Farm, Commercial & Industrial, Hardware & Supplies

www.pariskiwanisclub.com Find us on Facebook – Paris Kiwanis

Thank You for voting me

BEST CARDIOLOGIST ❤ Listening to your heart... listening to Now Accepting New Patients for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Venous Ablation, Venous Stenting, Carotid Stenosis, Pace Maker and Defibrillator.

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Khalid Shafiq, MD Cardiologist

Board Certified Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology

NOW OFFERING outpatient fistula/graft de-clotting and intervention procedures for dialysis patients.

1775 FM 195 | Paris, Texas | Office: 903-739-2700 | Fax: 903-784-1749 | After Hours: 903-785-4521 CALL US TOLL FREE: 866-871-2700 | www.pariscardiologycenter.com Reader's Choice 34

3820 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75462 • 903-784-0303 Providing fast, friendly service of the best quality food!

Home of the legendary Express Tenders® and Chicken E® Sweet Tea!

Thank You For Voting Us...

BEST CATFISH BEST SWEET TEA

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Penny Smith is voted Best Newspaper Carrier in Lamar County. Not only does she thank you for your votes, but The Paris News wants to thank Penny for always going above and beyond.

5050 SE LOOP 286 PARIS, TX Reader's Choice 36

The only bank you’ll ever need!

Huhtamaki is a leading global supplier of food packaging for the Quick Service Restaurant, Consumer Good and Retail markets.

800 West Center Street | P.O. Box 1177 • Paris, Texas 75461-1177 Phone: (903)785-6411 | Fax: (903)784-6579

More Power to You!

Thanks for voting us your #1 choice for Best Place to Buy a Tractor & Farm Equipment

Paris Farm & Ranch Center, Inc. • 1710 N.E. Loop 286 • Paris, Tx 75460 • 903-785-0741 Reader's Choice 37

PEEPLES INSURANCE

AUTO HOME LIFE COMMERCIAL

135 N. Collegiate Dr. | Paris, Tx | 903-784-1500

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VOTING ME PARIS’ BEST EACH YEAR! I wish to extend my most sincere thanks to the readers of the Paris News for choosing me for the award of best Radio Personality and KITX-HD K95.5 as #1 Radio Station. It’s a pleasure to know that you’ve also chosen to let me be a part of your lives over the past 29 years. I hope that you continue to enjoy our time together each weekday morning 5-10am on the WB Morning Circus and on the drive home 3p-7p on the #1 station in Paris now broadcasting in HD1, HD2, HD3, HD4.

KIM

PEEPLES Owner • Agent

2023 ’S BEST

INSURANCE AGENT Thank You Again For My Previous Wins!

3605 NE LOOP 286 PARIS, TX PayneMediaGroup.com

PEOPLES BANK 2805 Lamar Avenue | pbparis.com | 903.783.3800 Reader's Choice 38

2013 - 2015 READER’S CHOICE PARIS’ BEST AUTO INSURANCE AGENT

2016 - 2023 READER’S CHOICE PARIS’ BEST LIFE INSURANCE AGENT

Peoples Bank would like to thank Lamar County and the Paris News readers for, once again, voting us as the best bank to get a mortgage. Not once, not twice, not three; but four years in a row your community bank has proudly received best bank to get a mortgage.

We are humbled and honored to serve this great community we call home. Only located in Paris, TX, we are a true Lamar county bank.

When you are looking for real estate financing — whether you’re building a dream home, purchasing land, constructing duplexes or anything in between — let Peoples Bank be your first call.

Stop by today and find out why we are “People Helping People.”

Thank You For Voting Us BEST HOTEL/MOTEL

Paris’ Best

100% Hampton Guarantee Business Center Jump Start Fitness Center Executive Boardroom On-Site Guest Laundry 43” HD LED TV’s Mirco-Fridge In All Rooms Outdoor Swimming Pool & Hot Tub 24 Hour Complimentary Coffee High Speed Internet

3563 N.E. Loop 286 | Paris, Texas | 903.784.6536 For reservations, visit us at paristx.hamptoninn.com or call 1.800.HAMPTON

hisum ISD

MADE IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY

Your votes mean so much to all of us at Chisum ISD. We are so proud of our staff and students.

We are truly honored to be considered BEST Lunch Room and BEST High School this year.

A great campus with success in every area!

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PARIS • RENO

3525 NE LOOP 286 • PARIS, TEXAS

903.785.0319

MONDAY-SUNDAY 11:00AM - 9:00PM

THANK YOU PARIS! FOR VOTING US

BEST BUFFET! Wednesday is Senior Day $9.29 (Includes Drink!)

Best

SOFT DRINKS THANK YOU FOR VOTING SONIC America’s Drive-In

est Vote11dYeaBrs ! in a Row

2900 STILLHOUSE ROAD • PARIS, TX

Best Rehab Facility Deficiency Free Survey In-House & Out-Patient Services

CALL CARI FOR TOUR! 903.785.1601 Reader's Choice 40

Cooper

Thanks to our many customers and friends for voting us your choice for...

BEST PLACE TO BUY PROPANE 16 YEARS IN A ROW!

Propane...Supply...Security 3015 S. CHURCH • 903-785-6461 Let our professionals design & install a propane system for your new home!

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New Construction Gas Piping Industrial Gas Heaters And Piping Systems Propane Water Heaters Gas Lights And Gas Fireplace Systems Vent-Free Infra-Red Gas Zone Heaters Full Service LP Gas Plumbing

SEE US T O D AY !

Cooper Propane has been keeping families warm and safe since 1947.

We provide...

CONSTANT PRICE SECURITY.

Thank You!

VOTED BEST COFFEE! To all of our customers and friends for sticking by our sides. Your votes year after year truly mean more to us than words can express.

• Full Espresso Bar • Specialty Drinks • Bulk Coffee & Teas • Gift Cards • Breakfast & Lunch items Monday - Saturday 6am - 6pm

Gift Cards Available Reader's Choice 41

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SALES & RENTAL

BEST MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER

Family Owned & Operated! Victor & Karla Clay, Owners www.completecarewecare.com

Thank You for your business

We are honored to have recieved this recognition from our community and the overwhelming number of people who took the time to vote for us in the Readers Choice poll this year. Our entire team works hard to provide you with not only the medical equipment you need, but the friendly and knowledgable service you expect.

Our motto is

PARIS

1515 20th Northeast 903-785-6615

HUGO

422 E. Jackson 580-326-4887 • 855-326-4887

because we do!

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1427 E. Lincoln Road 580-286-5022 • 800-952-5022 -tiful Boutique 580-286-1119 Be-

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