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Visitors & Newcomers Guide

WELCOME TO PARIS Let us have the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs.

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RETIREMENT

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iffel o er aris nion Station useum at the station reasures of yesteryear Lamar County istorical useum Sam ell a ey ouse arber ills rail rail de aris n honor of our eterans ed iver alley eterans emorial avy Croc ett s visit to aris ohn Chisum s nal resting place ar et S uare vergreen Cemetery home of the esus ith co boy boots monument

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elcome to aris e as e are truly honored that you are here he Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has close to 00 members plus many organi ations that support our businesses industries and community in multiple areas hat a onderful place to live or and atch our young people gro into our leaders of tomorro e host several net or ing events throughout the year partner ith local schools and promote our community as a place to stay and en oy that hometo n feel he do nto n revitali ation is moving for ard as ell as industry and retail gro th he future is positive for aris e as lan to visit and ta e advantage of the many things e have to offer he rail de aris hich is part of the trail our e ani ed iffel o er Lamar County istorical useum ed iver alley eterans emorial alley of the Caddo useum and Cultural Center Sam ell a ey ouse and our armers ar et are ust a fe of the attractions that ill pea your interest aris is a bi ing destination so ta e advantage of the rail de aris arber ills mountain bi e trail at at ayse La e and our orld Class Competition ump rac a e aris e as your destination on a regular basis e elcome you to our place e call home

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e ant to elcome you in a e as ay as our special guest from the aris isitors and Convention Council and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce han you for choosing aris and Lamar County to visit or to ma e it your ne home ur rich historic past reveals many treasures for you to tour such as Sam ell a ey ouse useum Lamar County istorical useum alley of the Caddo useum and Cultural Center Lamar County enealogical Library as ell as our beautiful istoric o nto n adorned ith uni ue shops and restaurants Culbertson ountain y aters ar and the Lamar County Courthouse and more aris s e ani ed iffel o er topped ith a ed Co boy at is a perfect place to ta e that memorable photo that has been the center of photos from all over the orld and even Sho s and Commercials Chec out the ios near the iffel

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It’s always a Good Idea! o er for fun things to see and do around aris during your visit he ed iver alley eterans emorial located ne t to the iffel o er at our Love Civic Center Comple covers ve counties honoring those ho have served and those ho are presently serving our great Country ur istoric vergreen Cemetery dating bac to the 1 00 s is home to the famous statue esus in Co boy oots as ell as many other decorative and interesting monuments of early settlers and prominent aris gures ho helped to establish a strong community aris is fast becoming a cycling destination offering fun for the hole family ith our rail de aris part of the ortheast e as rail that e tends 1 0 miles rolling through 19 to ns and counties hen completed ill be the longest rail in

e as arber ills ountain i e rail at at ayse La e hosting the ard Labor ountain i e ace on Labor ay ee end 0 1 e are so proud of our ne aris ump rac located ust orth of our Love Civic Center here any cyclists no matter their age or s ill level can en oy this cycling adventure e ill have our rst ed ull ational uali er ace on emorial ay ee end 0 1 e are home to many annual events all through the year and there is al ays something fun happening for your en oyment to participate in or for spectating he Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and aris isitor Center is located in our beautiful istoric o nto n ithin the la a rt allery lease come and visit us to nd out great places to eat shop and spend the night plus ta e time to en oy vie ing the talent of our local artists e hope that your visit to aris and Lamar County ill be full of great memories and you ill hurry bac to see us aris e as t s al ays a good idea

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elcome to aris and Lamar County ur community is happy and grateful to have you here hether you are here as a tourist to see one of our many attractions or if you are passing through for business feel that our community has many things to offer to ma e your visit the perfect one or outdoor and active entertainment e have numerous offerings such as the ortheast e as rail arber ills rail and the aris e as ump rac f bi ing and e ercising is not your thing e invite you to visit our historic do nto n ith various pubs restaurants and shops lso e have a orld class veteran s memorial at the ed iver alley eterans emorial to honor those that served our country t is no accident that our com-

munity is able to host the many events that e do e host boat races archery tournaments our de aris s all breed bull sales and the ed ull races at the ump rac lthough these are only a fe things that our staff and volunteers organi e on a yearly basis the list of events only continues to gro he hard or of the staff at the Chamber of Commerce isitors and Convention Council and the Love Civic Center are second to none and ma e all of these events a reality 0 1 has been a great year for our community because of the people ho are committed to ma ing aris and Lamar County a better place to live and visit e hope you en oy visiting our hometo n as much as e en oy living here han you for visiting and hurry bac

Jay Hodge, Chairman, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce

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he Paris isitors and Convention Council is funded through the hotel-motel occu ancy ta . he City of Paris contracts ith the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce to manage the CC. Programs of the CC are carried out by sta under the direction of a board of directors a ointed by the Chamber board of directors.

HISTORY

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ar ot t name he rst recorded settlement in the vicinity of aris as in 1 and settlements ere no n to be in the area as early as 1 4

aris is the third county seat of Lamar County efore 1 4 the county seat of Lamar County as north est of the present location of the city of aris at a place called Lafayette hich as chosen for its position as close to the geographical center of the county as possible ut in those days the counties of e as ere still in u and in 4 the county s borders ere read usted and the county seat moved to another location he ne seat of county government as called ount ernon and business as done from a tavern at that location about half a mile est of hat is no igh ay 4 about ve miles south of aris t ould remain the county seat for about a year he rst recorded settlement in the vicinity of aris as in 1 and settlements ere no n to be in the area as early as 1 4 n 1 9 eorge right one of the rst permanent settlers in the area brought his family from their previous home on the ban s of the ed iver to the high ground bet een the courses of the ed and the Sulphur rivers he rights settled on 1 000 acres purchased for 00 from Lar in attan

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HISTORY n 1 44 right pledged 0 acres for the creation of a ne county seat o the ne county seat became no n as aris is open to con ecture but most historical records say a committee as appointed to choose a ne name one more suited to the importance of a center of government ne source relates the decision on the name as made by a group of men meeting at eorge right s store conversing on the topics of the day ut other sources such as the andboo of e as place the suggestion of the ne name as coming from one of right s employees homas oteet embers of the present day oteet family af rm that version saying that the oteet family had spent some time in rance before coming to ortheast e as and the young man in uestion must have had arm memories of his time spent in the rench capitol n his eb site obby ayne Smith a fourth generation descendant of oteet rites ur great pioneer ancestor oteet as the rst of the oteet Clan to come to e as from ennessee and as given much of the credit for naming aris e as nother eb site supported by the Lamar County enealogical Society agrees hen the hassle over the location of a county seat as settled by eorge right s donation of 0 acres in the north est corner of his property oteet ith support by r illiam Cole suggested the ne to n be called aris he Lamar County istorical Society bac s up this account eville long time editor of the ne spaper that ould eventually become he aris e s rote in a column dated anuary 1 19 1 oteet as a renchman ho as employed by eorge right and ho is said to have suggested the name of aris for the ne county seat of Lamar County hen r right gave the land for the to n

n ac ard lances olume a collection of the elder eville s columns edited by aris historian and author S ipper Steely eville s daughter aude herself a longtime ournalist in aris is noted as saying oteet came from eastern ennessee and as possibly born in irginia but as apparently of rench descent aris e as as of cially named and incorporated by the epublic of e as on eb 1 4 in oo as forgotten and the location of that settlement as eventually absorbed by the city as it spread out aris became a ma or stop for the Central ational oad established by the e as Congress in 1 44 for the movement of goods and merchandise across orth e as n eb 19 1 4 e as as formally anne ed by the nited States and aris e as became an merican to n he aris post of ce as founded in 1 4 homas oteet lived the rest of his life in Lamar County serving for many years as county treasurer e is buried in ntioch Cemetery northeast of the airdsto n community southeast of aris oday there are more than a do en to ns called aris in the nited States alone here are t o to ns in isconsin named aris one in rant County the other in enosha County ther states ith their o n aris or some variation of the name include ndiana hio ennsylvania r ansas daho llinois aine ichigan issouri e or ennessee and irginia he Canadian provinces of ntario and uon each have a aris and the island of iribati in the ilbert slands in the middle of the aci c cean has its o n aris aris e as the second largest aris in the orld has an iffel o er topped ith a ed Co boy at s oteet might have said C est la vie

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n merican people ith a rench name in a Spanish land spar ed the start of an area ith a strong economic base diversi ed industry and a thriving population hrough the years aris the county seat of Lamar County has been a railhead farming center and a military center oday the community stands strong ith a diverse industrial base including manufacturing agriculture medical educational tourism business and retail activity LOCATION

aris is in ortheast e as appro imately 10 miles northeast of allas situated on the divide bet een the ed and Sulphur ivers

CLIMATE

ll seasons of the year are en oyable in the aris area ith an average rainfall of 4 inches ypical eather for aris e as over the course of an average year is arm and humid he temperature varies from an average lo in anuary of 0 degrees to an average in uly of 94 degrees rarely belo or higher than 101 throughout the year aris has an occasional free ing rain and hail and sno fall is rare

Average rainfall: 7 inc es Average low: 0 in anuar Average high: in u

POPULATION

S 010 census lists the population of aris at 1 1 and Lamar County at 49 9

ELEVATION

Lamar County Courthouse in do nto n aris is 04 feet above sea level

GOVERNMENT

aris has a Council City anager form of government ith seven council members including the mayor Lamar County is governed by a county udge and four county commissioners

UTILITIES

Water/Sewer

City of aris ater illing ept 90 49 0 Lamar County ater Supply 90

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Sanitation Solutions 90 4 01 4 rashy usiness 90 4 01 City of aris 90 49

CABLE

Suddenlin Communications 90 4 00 irect 1 00 1 ish et or 1 00 99 Spar light 90 9 0

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00 0 0 Suddenlin by ltice 44 4 lossom elephone 90 9 00 indstream Communications 0 4 0 eoples elephone 0 90

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INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

AT&T – 888-499-7928 i res Communications LLC 44 4 94 4 Suddenlink Communications – 903-785-0086 Suddenlink by Altice – 844-874-7558

CITY HALL

903-785-7511

SECONDARY TRADE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AREA

The secondary trade area for Paris, Texas merchants is an approximate 50 to 60 mile radius, serving the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma region. Several shopping centers are located throughout Paris, with Loop 286 around the city and major thoroughfares providing easy access to all retail areas.

AGE

Most retailers desire a market with a heavy concentration of consumers between the ages of 25 and 44 years old. The secondary trade of Paris has 23.10 percent of their market between the ages of 25 and 44, and the median age is 37.80 years old.

RACE

The population of Paris is 64.5% White, 21% Black or African American, 8.21% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.29% other.

TRANSPORTATION

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• The Lamar County Paris, located only 38 miles Chamber of Commerce from Interstate 30, is surrounded by 1-800-ParisTX a divided 4-lane, controlled access (1-800-727-4789) loop – Loop 286. Paris is the intersection of US Highways 82 and 271 and • The Paris Economic Texas Highways 19 and 24. Cox Field, Development Corporation located inside the Paris city limits, is 903-784-6964 the commercial airport that services paristexasusa.com the community. The lighted runway is 6,000 feet of asphalt with two crossways, 4,500 feet each. Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport is 114 miles and Dallas Love Field 112 miles from Paris. Paris is served by the Kiamichi Short Line Railroad Company with services linking to three major class one rail carriers.

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

Cox Field Municipal Airport serves the Lamar County and ortheast e as as a business service Co ield is located ve miles east of the central district of Paris, Texas. It sits on 1,600 acres adjacent to Hwy. 271. here are appro imately 44 acres identi ed for industrial development, including access to 8,800 linear feet of taxiways and ramps. Utilities such as water, sewer and electricity are available at the airport. Phone number is 903-784-4648.

PARIS AND LAMAR COUNTY HOUSING

Of the population age 16 and over in the Paris secondary trade area, 43.20% have some post-secondary education, and 21.60% have a college degree.

The Paris and Lamar County area has a very active Paris Board of Realtors. Contact President Lydia Fitzgerald at 903-495-1698 for more information. Paris has many quality building contractors offering professional service to meet a wide range of housing needs, from renovations to new construction. Several modern apartment complexes and a good selection of duplexes provide a choice for those interested in temporary housing. Six local banks, as well as a number of mortgage bankers are available for home nancing Several ne residential subdivisions are currently being developed with utilities and paved streets in place and lots that are ready to build.

OCCUPATION

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

INCOME

The average household income in the Paris secondary trade area is $48,575. Of these households, 37.10% have an average annual income at or above $50,000, and 68.10% are family households. State median: $42,000, Paris median: $35,000

EDUCATION

Of the population in the Paris secondary trade area, 49.80% is engaged in white-collar occupations, with 17.40% in professional occupations and another 10.40% in management, business and nancial operations f hich 0 0 is engaged in blue collar occupations with 11.20% in construction and maintenance and 18.10% in production and transportation.

Citizens of Paris and Lamar County consider young people their most important asset. Strong Girl Scout and Boy Scout Programs, Children’s Theater, Boys and Girls Club, and a wide selection of sports activities for boys and girls headline our community youth programs. Many other school and church youth organizations contribute to our interest in providing good experiences for the youth of this area.

The Paris Economic Development Corporation 903-784-6964 paristexasusa.com

TOP 10 Major employers (as of January 2020)

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aris and Lamar County have a rich history of attracting major companies, from food service to industrial manufacturers. The city, county, and school districts work with the Paris Economic Development Corporation to provide incentives and assistance to ensure a viable environment for continued industrial presence and job growth. Long-term companies making the area their home include Campbell Soup (which has provided jobs for more than 50 years) Kimberly-Clark (manufacturer of popular Huggies brand diapers), Paris Regional Medical Center, Turner Industries, and Silgan Can. Other companies with facilities here include Daisy Farms, a large dairy providing quality milk to Daisy Brand for its sour cream and cottage cheese; The Results Companies call center; Huhtamaki; J Skinner Baking Co; WePack Logistics Inc.; RK Hall Construction; and many others. More recently, American SpiralWeld Pipe Company selected Paris for it’s South Central expansion with plans to create an initial 40 new jobs and an estimated capital investment of $90 million.

Paris Regional Medical Center – 900 Healthcare

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Paris and Northeast Texas enjoy a cluster of food and consumer goods manufacturing companies who provide excellent primary jobs for our highly skilled workforce. Paris is home to three Fortune 500 companies – Campbell Soup, Kimberly-Clark, and Luminant Energy (subsidiary of Vistra Energy). Paris is a robust region serving much of Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma with manufacturing, transportation and service sector employment, as well as wide-ranging restaurant, retail, and healthcare services.

LOCAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

Financial service providers in Paris and Lamar County are committed to the economic growth of the area through supporting commercial and industrial development. Paris is served by commercial banks and credit unions with professional staff focused on commercial, mortgage and investment banking. In addition, a variety of small business loans are available through the Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College at 903-782-0224.

Campbell Soup – 700 Manufacturing – Food processing/production of soups, juices and sauces Kimberly-Clark Corp. – 660 Manufacturing – Paper products, disposable diapers Harrison Walker and Harper – 382 General Construction The Results Companies – 354 Customer service center J. Skinner Baking Co.– 269 Manufacturing - Food processing RK Hall Construction - 200 Highway & bridge contract, asphalt products Huhtamaki – 189 Manufacturing - Paper Cartons Turner Industries – 100 Manufacturing – metal fabrication, pipe products Silgan Containers – 90 Manufacturing - Aluminum Cans

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Central location ith ma or consumer mar et access and e cellent transportation net or egional center for robust retail and health care services 00 acre shovel ready industrial par ith green eld sites to meet the needs of both large and small industries igh uality available or force ith speciali ed training provided by aris unior College bundant ater supply from at ayse La e providing ater resources for no and ell into the future cellent uality of life for our citi ens and visitors sho cased by the 1 mile rail de aris a pedestrian and bicycle trail ur most important asset is our can do attitude and business friendly mindset e or to support and e pand our business and industrial economic base days per year

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he aris conomic evelopment Corp offers complete site selection assistance including an array of local incentives using a e ible customi ed approach to ma imi e the value to your business e as is not only a right to or state but e have en oyed tremendous economic success due in large part to our state and local pro business attitudes he city of aris and Lamar County government are illing to negotiate multi year ta abatements for ne and e panding industries that create ne obs and ne capital investment

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he e as overnor s f ce of conomic evelopment and ourism offers an nterprise one program providing ualied businesses ith state sales ta reimbursements and the e as or force Commission offers funding for speciali ed ob training through the S ills evelopment und in partnership ith aris unior College he aris C can provide information about these and other available incentives including reeport a emption ederal e ar ets a Credits the e as nterprise und the e as merging echnology und e as conomic evelopment an nancing programs and local cash incentives for ne ob creation and ne capital investment

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EDUCATION

ar ISD otal enrollment 10 er student spending 10 1 Lamar County Head Start nrollment 19 et standard Givens Early Childhood Center nrollment 1 0 et standard

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Justiss Elementary School nrollment 9 istinction designations eading L ath Comparative cademic ro th Aikin Elementary School nrollment 9 istinction designations ath Crockett Intermediate School nrollment 9 et standard Paris Junior High School nrollment 4 istinction designations eading L ath Science ostsecondary eadiness top closing performance gap

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Travis High School of Choice nrollment et alternative standard Paris High School nrollment 44 istinction designations eading L ath Science ostsecondary eadiness top closing performance gap

EDUCATION

orth Lamar ISD otal enrollment 4 er student spending 10 9 1 Higgins Elementary School nrollment 4 et standard Parker Elementary School nrollment istinction designations Everett Elementary School nrollment et standard Bailey Intermediate School nrollment et standard Stone Middle School nrollment 40 istinction designations ostsecondary eadiness North Lamar High School nrollment 0 istinction designations Social Studies

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Ch um ISD otal enrollment 94 er student spending 9 141 Chisum Elementary School nrollment 4 istinction designations Science eading L Comparative cademic ro th Comparative Closing the aps ostsecondary eadiness Chisum Middle School nrollment 0 istinction designations eading ostsecondary eadiness Chisum High School nrollment istinction designations Social Studies

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EDUCATION

Prairiland ISD otal enrollment 1 14 er student spending

Blossom Elementary School nrollment 4 0 istinction designations Science ostsecondary eadiness Deport Elementary School nrollment 14 Prairiland Junior High School nrollment istinction designations eading Prairiland High School nrollment 19 istinction designations Science

Trinity Chr t an Academy rivate school birth 1 th grade nrollment 0

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aris unior College has been a part of the Lamar County community since 19 4 giving generations of students the education and training to improve their lives he accredited college offers Certi cates of ro ciency and ssociate of pplied Science degrees in technical or force elds as ell as ssociate in rts ssociate in rts in eaching and ssociate in Science degrees for transfer to university Since establishing the rst vocational program in 194 e elry and atchma ing the College has aggressively added technical or force programs to bene t students entering the or force he ne est program is cybersecurity he campus of 4 tree shaded acres includes 0 ma or buildings and residence halls and provides students a uni ue and pleasant environment for learning C also operates Centers in Sulphur Springs and reenville history boo covering C s rst years is available at the C library

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JANUARY ear Round Paris Famers and Artisan Market 400 S 1st Street ust off o nto n la a Saturdays ay thru ctober 00a m 1 00p m and ovember thru pril 11 00a m 1 00p m Come e perience fresh local fare and rtisan uality items Tower City Comedy Festival o nto n aris in various venues anuary th 0th Indoor Archery Tournament o nto n aris in various venues anuary th 0th

MARCH Downtown Mini Golf Challenge ini golf competition in participating businesses do nto n Sponsored by aris ain Street Motorcycle Grand Tour of Te as arch thru ovember or information on participating contact avid Canada 0 44 4

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City of Paris Main Street Winefest Saturday pril 9th o nto n aris paris inefest com Junior Livestock Show pril 1 th 1 th and 14th airgrounds

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Grand Fondo pril 0th rail celebration ride 0 miles on the from o ton to Clar sville egister at do nto npt com egistration is ree onations are appreciated

his fundraiser as started by enver yle ho played ncle esse on the opular u es of a ard sho and bene ts children s charities in Lamar County ncle esse ishing ournament is a fun ee end for all and enver s ife ippi continues to attend and support the tournament

MAY Slade Baker Craw sh Cookoff at South ain ron riday and Saturday ay th and th Cinco de Mayo Saturday ay th Celebration o nto n aris Kids Safe Saturday avilion ne t to Love Civic Center Saturday ay th ids Safe Saturday as part of the hin Child Safety rogram has been teaching safety for ids and seniors for over years Uncle Jesse s Memorial Big Bass Classic Fishing Tournament irst Saturday in ay at at ayse La e ri es for top anglers include 000 in cash and assorted e uipment

Eiffel in Love With uilts uilt Show uried uilt Sho on ay 1 th and 14th at Love Civic Center 0 S Collegiate in aris paris uiltsho 1 gmail com Western Division ASA Southwest Shootout Archery Tournament at Love Civic Center ay 0th

JUNE Red River Valley Tourism Association s Annual HW ard Sale riday and Saturday une th and 19

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4th ithin the to ns on a stretch of over 0 miles from e oston to uanah aris is the perfect place to spend the night hile searching for treasures isit redrivervalley info for details

the ed iver alley eterans emorial riday evening a parade of cars and then a fello ship is planned follo ing the parade at the avilion ne t to the Civic Center isit 44vvm com car sho for more up to date information

Paris Municipal Band Concerts aris is home to the oldest continually performing municipal band in the state urn to page for more information on this onderful tradition of culture in aris his is the 100th year celebrating the aris unicipal and Concerts une 10th 1 th and 4th

JULY

North East Te as Classic Car Show - TBD Saturday une 11th Love Civic Center ill be pac ed ith hundreds of classic vehicles including a s ap meet roceeds from this event help to bene t

Paris Municipal Band uly 1st th 1 th at y aters ar Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally Casey Strong Pump Track Race for Kids and Hell of North Te as Gravel Grind Weekend. uly 1 th 1 th 1 th riday uly 1 th Casey Strong ump rac ace for ids Saturday uly 1 th th our de aris icycle ally and Sunday uly 1 th ell of orth e as ravel rind both starting at Love Civic Center 0 S Collegiate or up to date information go to tourdepairs com and for ravel rind contact evin Lee at https faceboo com spinsitry urn to pages 9 for more on these events

AUGUST SDBA Southern Drag Boat Races Paris Powerboat Grand Pri riday Saturday and Sunday ugust 1 th thru 14th at La e Croo in aris Sho and Shine o nto n on riday evening ugust 1 th aces are on Saturday and Sunday or more information contact Lamar County Chamber of Commerce 90 4 01 or chamber pariste as com Paris Rodeo and Horse Club Annual Rodeo with co-sponsor Lamar County and Red River County Crimestoppers ugust 1 th and 1 th 0 eld at the aris odeo and orse Club rena located at the aris Lamar County airgrounds or more information contact Sharon arnes at 90 49 4 4 or parisrodeoandhorseclub gmail com

Bug Tussle Trek Anti ue Auto Tour Saturday ugust this parade of vintage cars and truc s tre from armersville to aris and have been doing so for over 0 years

SEPTEMBER Hatch Chilie Day at Farmer s Market fun day for the amily plus great selection of farm fresh items and and ade treasures September rd Northeast Te as Travelers Classic Car Show Labor ay ee end at aris Lamar County airgrounds on Saturday September rd Chaparral S uare Dance Convention hursday Sunday Sept 1st rd on Labor ay ee end at Love Civic Center o Si o and promenade right plus so much fun his onderful group has been coming to aris for the past years from all across the nited States Barber Hills Hard Labor Mountain Bike Race Sponsored by TMBRA September nd 4th Labor ay ee end at ayse La e e as ountain i e acing ssociation held at arber ills rail at at ayse la e north of aris re riding the trails the ids Cup clinic races ill be held on Saturday Sept rd he main races ill be held on Sunday the 4th here are 40 different classes for riders of all ages and abilities or more information contact bryan hargiselectric com Paris Balloon and Music Festival September 9th and 10th o nights of ot ir alloon lo s at dus vendors id s un one food truc s and live music concerts September 9th and 10th ma ing it a fun lled festival ee end aris Lamar County airgrounds 0 ast Center Street aris e as Contact parisballoonand-

musicfestival com or parisballoonandmusicfestival gmail com or Chamber at pariste as com Southern Gospel Music Association Concerts ospel Concerts riday and Saturday evening at Love Civic Center September rd and 4th dmission is free Concessions available Contact Lamar County Chamber for more information 90 4 01 Trail Racing Across Te as Marathon - Paris Pair September 1 th and 1 th Love Civic Center and iffel o er 0 S Collegiate arathon on the rail de aris and parts of the orth ast e as rail Contact trailracingoverte as com Red River Valley Fair Paris Lamar County Fair Grounds September th - October st his fair has been in aris since 1911 Livestoc sho s e hibits food concessions carnival stage entertainment clo ns al around entertainment art and special activities for senior citi ens and pre school children are ust a part of this family favorite tradition See photos on pages 0 1

OCTOBER Red River Valley Veterans present The Oak Ridge Boys Saturday ctober 1st in concert at ra es arty arn 1 orth ates open at 00p m usic Starts at 00p m ic ets go on sale arch 1st at 10 S Collegiate or outhousetic ets com Annual Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Ban uet uesday ctober 1 th at the Love Civic Center 90 4 01 RITA S RAT PACK Ride Across Te as ide cross e as icycle our ith one of the overnights in aris on Saturday ctober th Love Civic Center 0 S Collegiate and rails

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TE PACC S uare Dance Convention hursday thru Sunday ctober 0th thru nd at Love Civic Center ee end of dancing fun and fello ship ith ancers and Callers from all across the nited States Festival of Pumpkins Saturday ctober nd in o nto n aris to page for more information

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NOVEMBER Paris Junior College Homecoming Weekend ncluding parade pep rally and bas etball games or more information contact aris unior College at 90 1 ate Annual Turkey Trot han sgiving morning ovember 4th starting bet een a m his event is hosted by aris itness uatics nc his is a fun lled ay to burn off han sgiving ay calories before they are consumed eld on the rail de aris starting at the trail head located at Love Civic Center nline registration only at pfaparis com Paris Downtown Association Christmas Open House Saturday date in ovember to be decided later Christmas pen ouse ith o nto n merchants sho casing holiday items to ic off the Christmas shopping season Christmas in Paris Arts and Crafts Show Saturday ovember 19th from 9 00 a m to 4 00 p m

Come and Shop ith the vendors at the Christmas in airs rts and Craft Sho at Love Civic Center 0 S Collegiate hosted by our local oy Scouts roop Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday ovember bring your family and friends to istorical o nto n aris for the lighting of the Christmas ree See the Live eindeer and en oy Christmas carols from local alent atch for Santa in the o nton area and get in a visit ith the olly ole man himself or more info contact aris ain Street at 90 49 9 Shop Small Business Saturday a Main Street Event Saturday ovember th Shop and support local at your small businesses on this special day founded by merican press and observed nation ide on the Saturday after han sgiv ing All Breed Bull Sale uesday ovember 9th he Lamar County Chamber of Commerce hosts this event bringing buyers and sellers together from a ve state area n addition to supporting the Chamber proceeds from this sale provide scholarships for local 4 and students and support for the Lamar County unior Live stoc Sho he annual chili supper ill be served the day before the sale on onday evening ovember th Chili supper and sale held at Cattlemens Livestoc Commission

DECEMBER Christmas in Fair Park riday and Saturday ecember nd rd airgrounds ill be bustling ith endors for fun Christmas Shopping ideas eld at aris Lamar County air rounds or more information call 90 9 1 Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday ecember rd nticipated all year this annual parade lights the streets ith thousands of lights and holiday cheer starting at 00p m o nto n aris isit do nto npt com for entry forms and more info Wassail Fest Saturday ecember 10th assail is a delicious hot or cold spiced cider on tea lease oin the aris o nto n ssocia tion and you be the udge isit ith at least 10 of the partici pating o nto n businesses to be entered into the dra ing for door pri es ou decide ho ins the raveling assail eister rophy each year Loo for the balloons at articipat ing locations Christmas at the Museums - Saturday December th he Lamar County istorical Commission sponsors Christmas at the useums in early ecember he Lamar County istorical useum the alley of the Caddo useum Cultural Center the Lamar County enealogy Library the Sam ell a ey ouse and the o ton City rug Store Chaparral rails useums host the event n addition to museum tours art e hibits and boo signings the inner of LC C s nnual istory a er of the ear is announced dur ing the festivities

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he aters at La e Croo ust north of aris are the site of three days of the Southern rag oat ssociations high speed boat races he races are a uarter mile ust li e car drag races e cept on ater here boats can reach up to 00 miles per hour he races are family oriented ith crafts ranging from larger boats ith ghter pilot li e capsules to smaller personal crafts Spectators bring la n chairs and blan ets along ith hats and sunbloc Concessions are available as ell as children s activities inners earn special made trophies along ith cash pri es

he anticipation of the aris pump trac became a reality in 0 0 hrough local community donations and multiple partnerships aris is no the home of one the premier trac s in the orld his city par is open for all to en oy and than s should go out to the vision and hard or that ent into getting this here Since its inception the hope for the aris ump rac as that it ould be host to some of the biggest cycling events in the country hough this is the result of years of planning construction on the trac began earlier this year here is still some or left to complete the pro ect but the ma ority of the construction has been done or to bring the pump trac to aris has been spearheaded by Casey essler a real estate agent ith Century 1

and a member of the Chamber of Commerce n ovember 0 0 aris City Council approved a 4 1 9 contract ith merican amp the parent company of elosolutions the group that or ed ith ayter ngineering of aris on the trac and its landscape design unding for the 0 000 facility comes ith a 0 0 state match using federal funds e as ar s and ildlife contributes 40 000 the city 100 000 from 01 bond money the Chamber s isitors and Convention Council 0 000 and the rest from private funds and in ind donations

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e things say fall li e pump ins and aris estival of ump ins is an annual fall event bringing more than 10 000 people year after year he fourth Saturday in ctober the festival lls do nto n aris from nd Street on the est to nd Street to the east and from ouston to aufman streets he festival of ump ins is a fall staple around here said aris ain Street coordinator Cheri edford rom 9 99 everyone in this community loo s for ard to it he all day festival includes entertainment art contests games and of course pump ins here s something for everybody Cheri said he o nto n ump in atch opens for the day and through the or of volunteers allo s youngsters to pic out pump ins and decorate them

for a small fee ith all proceeds bene tting the do nto n Christmas decoration fund estival goers ill also en oy a day visiting vendors offering re purposed art products including bags totes nec laces and chests benches and coat rac s made from old doors and lumber Shaped soaps clothing hand painted dolls and coo boo s are ust a sampling of the items offered Children s activities include games such as shing in the fountain pump in bo ling and more ther youngster related fun includes pony rides and a petting oo Children s art is typically featured complete ith side al chal oung at heart can also try their hand at bungee umping and an obstacle course t is al ays promising for a great fall Saturday edford said

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or years cyclists have come from near and far to ride in the annual our de aris bicycle rally t as started by a icycle Club and as originally intended to be a competitive race here ere fe er stops on the route until the Chamber of Commerce too charge of the rally ma ing it less of a race adding in more improved rest stops and generating more public interest our de aris started as a small bicycle rally oday it is a premiere event no n orld ide and it all happens and has happened year after year in aris and Lamar County very uly our streets ll ith bicycles and people of all ages and they roll over the hills and through the valleys of the area e call home his rally creates opportunity for a uni ue vie of the county and one both riders and locals loo for ard to undreds of riders register at Love Civic Center and prepare for the start in front of aris unior igh School and arisians ta e it as an opportunity to once again sho our legendary elcome his elcome is not a staged event here uic ly gathered of cials say hello and have a good ride t s the people from all al s of life ho line the streets and roads to cheer and ave the riders throughout their tre s that stand out in the memories of the day s rolling visitors t s the businesses and industry ho ac no ledge on maruees their presence in our city t s the hundreds of volunteers ho devote their time to offer refreshment ma e sure the routes and riders are safe provide a helping hand henever and herever it s needed our de aris isn t ust for the riders ho come to aris e hope they also en oy our restaurants and spend a little e tra time before and after the rally to truly e perience our community e ant you to see hy e call this place home 29

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Barber Hills “Hard LaboR” Mountain Bike Race Sponsored by TMBRA September rd thru th Labor ay ee end at ayse La e e as ountain i e acing s sociation ill hold the rst race of the 0 1 fall season at arber ills rail at at ayse la e north of aris re riding the trails and the ids Cup clinic and races ill be held on Saturday September 4th he main races ill be held on Sunday the th here are 40 different classes for riders of all ages and abilities or more information contact bryan hargiselectric com

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aris air came to aris for the rst ime in September 0 1 hosted by rail acing cross e as arathon here ere over 1 0 participants starting at the iffel o er and running different distances on the orth ast e as rail including rail de aris eno rail and the rairiland rail throughout the day and night his event is scheduled to return to aris in September 0

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Paris Munici al and laying at the avilion in y aters Par . Photo courtesy of oe atson

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ormed in 19 the aris unicipal and is recogni ed as the oldest such group in the state Lightfoot is believed to have organi ed the band and the rst rehearsal hall is believed to have been at 140 rand ve he band as active throughout the year uring inter months members carried buc ets of coal up the stairs to heat the building during practice sessions he band s rst appearance may have been a Sunday afternoon performance on the rand heater stage t is no n the band performed uly 0 19 for the grand opening of the la a heater Lightfoot as eventually replaced by rit delfeldt ho played a small cornet in one hand and directed ith the other y the late 19 0s rthur Layton too the baton he band on rst place in the 19 Convention Contest of the ast e as Chamber of Commerce at reenville and three rst place trophies in state competition n 19 9 the city began levying a ta to support the band and in 19 0 uniforms ere issued to

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members for the rst time arnett replaced Layton and conducted the band until the start of orld ar hen eorge Slic o ard too the baton o ard conducted until 1949 hen loyd eger became the director eger a high school and municipal band legend in aris and throughout the state ept the band going hen municipal bands ere disappearing from many cities e as the conductor until om eugent a retired high school band teacher ith multiple ins in competitions across the state too the baton in 001 oday the band is under the direction of oe atson a former high school band director and no technology teacher at aris unior igh he band s si ee long concert season runs from mid une through uly held at y aters ar he uly 4th Celebration concert is held at oyes Stadium on the C Campus n inclement eather outdoor concerts are at the Love Civic Center pavilion

A city born from ashes

Photograph supplied by Marvin Gorley

he vie of Paris after a re destroyed most of the business district as well as some residential areas in March 1916.

Architecture shaped by The Great Fire of 1916

here had been no rain in Paris for more than seven weeks, and a steady wind had been blowing for ve days y arch 1st everything in the city was as dry as tinder when what is now called “The Great Fire of 1916” started near the S.J. Long Warehouse, southwest of the City. No one really knows what started the re Coa ed by inds of to 0 miles per hour the ames spread rapidly y around 4 00 am the follo ing morning the con agration as under control leaving in its path more than 10 hours of destruction. s the re died do n the losses ere staggering total of 1,440 buildings were destroyed and estimates of property losses ranged from 10-14 million dollars. Most of the business district and much of the residential areas ere destroyed hree lives ere lost in the re and hundreds of Parisians were homeless. Countless personal treasures had disappeared. In the midst of the still smoldering embers, Chamber of Commerce President Henry P. Mayer hung a “SMILE” sign leading the efforts to rebuild the City. By 1919 most of aris had been resurrected he nishing touch to the rebuilt downtown was the completion of Culbertson Fountain in 1927.

Culbertson Fountain, shown today, was the nal touch to the rebuilt do nto n.

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o ever aris got its name residents have used this famous designation to their advantage ollo ing the loss of a much smaller to er of ood hich sat on the aris unior College campus a ne to er as designed built and erected by various members of the community he current to er as built by members of the oilerma ers Local 90 ho or ed at abcoc ilco and donated their time he company donated much of the materials used he to er is bolted into 10 feet by 10 inch pads to ensure it ould not be blo n a ay li e the previous to er n all individuals spent ap pro imately 1 000 hours to construct the to er he current iffel o er located at the Love Civic Center as unveiled in uly 199 and as feet tall he iffel to er in aris e as as long billed as the Second Largest iffel o er in the Second Largest aris in the orld hat is until another aris in ennessee raised

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their to er an additional 10 feet high in order to claim that slogan hat s here the red co boy hat comes in he hat as designed and created by the late aon all nce again community mem bers donated time funds materials and more t is 4 1 feet high and sports a 10 foot ide brim r on iddle a long time veterinarian in aris tooled a brass feather that as placed on the Co boy hat before installation ou have to get the right angle to see the feather hich is tarnished from time and eather but it is something e li e to give credit for he hat as placed atop the to er in ctober 199 he aris e as to er as once again taller than the ennessee edi ce again the nd largest to er until a 40 foot version of the to er as built in Las egas in 1999 o other to er sports a bright red co boy hat hich has become a rally point for locals visitors eddings reunions conventions and more

Left he red hat as designed and fabricated by Daon all. t as laced ato the i el to er in ctober 1 8. Right he original ooden i el to er as blo n do n by high inds, and as re laced by the to er that still stands today.

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ar n on tat on railroad depot he epot is an outstanding e ample of station architecture representative of those along the risco ailroad lines he elaborate decorative to er tile roofs uality bric or and since removed marble ainscot in the aiting rooms ere in part e pensive contributions to the building from the railroads reflecting the degree of their good ill to ard the aris community

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he Caddo useum located in the istoric nion Station in aris is a non pro t volunteer run museum hich offers e citing educational e hibits and or shops for all ages throughout the year isitors have the opportunity to vie ma or collections from other area museums private individuals artists and photographers he museum also maintains permanent rcheology stronomy and Student ducation sections olunteers or ith a ide range of sources including the Smithsonian ohnson Space Center e as istorical Commission e as ar s ildlife e as umanities lano Conservancy for istoric reservation and the useum of the ed iver hese associations enable the museum to achieve and sustain a greater variety of cultural enrichment and educational opportunities dmission to the museum is free but donations are al ays appreciated

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he Lamar County enealogical Society Library is at 11 onham St in the old Santa e epot Created from donations and volunteer or the library has been continually gro ing since 19 n addition to hundreds of family group sheets and family pedigree charts there are more than 1 0 speci c family histories pen ednesday 1 00 p m 4 p m and hursday a m 4 p m or additional hours call 90 4 0 0 or email genlibrary lamarcountyt org 37

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aried collections are housed in a 000 s uare feet building in eritage ar he foyer houses the 191 Staples e elry neon sign and an e tensive collection of Lamar County postcards dating from the early 1900s he restored facade of the home of the late udge im oble hompson leads into the core of the museum hich has a military room ith artifacts dating from the e as evolution to the recent ar in the ulf eriod uniforms eapons and information on Camp a ey are displayed he re room deals e clusively ith the great re of 191 hich destroyed 0 percent of the city ith a panorama of the city in 1914 ust before the re here are rooms of period furniture from the S aim family c 19 0 he uc ner collection includes the sole remaining artifacts from the uc ner rphans ome in allas hich originated in aris in 1 here is a restored Sunday School classroom the baptistry painting and the doors and chandelier from the main chapel n separate rooms are e hibits from one rural community rotating every three months and e hibits ranging from the aris police department to the tornado of 19 he third section offers the rural life area ith a log house built by the iard family in 1 model itchens blac smith shop iron lung medical e uipment and e hibits on the hay and cotton industries curing vat for curing meats from the right plantation is present as are artifacts from the ve railroads that crisscrossed aris in 191 umerous smaller e hibits are found throughout the building

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n the historical district of aris the Sam ell a ey ouse state historical site is a t o story frame home built in the igh ictorian talianate style t as considered a proper home for the family of Sam ell a ey the est oint educated e ican ar veteran Confederate general and t o term S Senator a ey and his ife arilda raised their family and ere host to many distinguished guests in this home hich as commonly regarded as a to n social center Sam ell a ey Long a ey s great nephe and his ife Lala inherited the home in 190 and lived there along ith Sallie Lee Lightfoot a ey s granddaughter until their deaths amily members lived continuously in the house for 99 years until 19 hen they donated the home to the city of aris n arch 19 1 the Sam ell a ey ouse as of cially listed in the ational egister of istoric laces and transferred to state o nership in 19 oday the site e plores the real stories of a promi nent e as family and ho they cherished and modi ed their ictorian residence and grounds to re ect chang ing styles and trends in architecture interior design and technology isitors are guided through the home here they e perience the family s daily life through original furnish ings clothing and photographs he Sam ell a ey ouse has more than 10 000 artifacts in its e tensive collection he vast ma ority once family o ned help interpret ho an upper middle class family lived in the late 19th and 0th centuries 40

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hough it s been there for several years chances are good you ve driven right past the arber ills rail entrance at at ayse La e ithout ever noticing it he trailhead situated near the Sanders Cove gatehouse is the gate ay to 10 lin ed trails hich together ma e up 1 scenic miles of ooded hi ing and mountain bi ing opportunities he trails eave in and out of trees alongside at ayse La e and follo s the edge of Sanders Cove ar oad and 90 ach leg of the trail offers a different dif culty level hich is mar ed along the trail as ell as on the maps that are available at the gatehouse eginners as ell as more e perienced riders can nd the trail that or s best for them elping to maintain the trail is ryan argis ho said the trail is open all the time e cept from 10 p m to a m or hen it s deemed too muddy to ride argis said he posts the trail status online to ensure people no hen the trail is closed for any reason ou can loo at the trail status at dorba org and loo up arber ills and it ll tell you if it s open or closed argis said n recognition of Clint arber s countless hours devoted to ma ing the trails hat they have become argis said they dubbed the trails arber ills Completely maintained by volunteers argis said the trail as originally completed ith the help of arber and a fe of his friends argis and his group have placed trail mar ers to help guide people through the trails arber got ith the Corps of ngineers and they approved him building the trail argis said t as built a little at a time and it s completely ta en care of and maintained by volunteers ho ride and hi e out there f a tree falls across the trail or if something needs trimming it s done strictly by volunteers efore the trails ere cleared arber said they ould drive for at least t o hours one ay t ice a month to ride on a mountain bi e trail hat spurred the group to begin tal ing ith the S rmy Corps of ngineers ho told them they could utili e land not used for hunting near Sanders Cove fter arber gained permission to create the trails he and a group of friends began building the trail around Christmas in 00 a tas that too three or four years to complete Continuously loo ing for volunteers to help ith maintaining the trail argis said if an organi ation oy Scout troop or an individual ould li e to help they should email him at bryan hargiselectric com or message him on the group s aceboo page faceboo com arber ills rails aps of the trail can be pic ed up at the Sanders Cove chec in station or printed from arber ills rails aceboo page t s the perfect ay to round out a ee end of camping shing s imming and boating at at ayse La e

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ind serenity in the midst of a bustling city he ortheast e as rail is a iamond in the ough in a region that rolls smac dab through the middle of aris rail de aris and is being shaped into a shining destination for pedestrians bicyclists and e uestrians to en oy ne ec of a re through the pictures ue countryside of ortheast e as t travels 1 0 miles from armersville east of allas through 19 rural to ns and seven counties to e oston est of e ar ana hen completed the ortheast e as rail ill be the longest hi e bi e and e uestrian trail in e as and the fth longest in the S he rail de aris inds from 4th Street S in aris east through the City of eno he paved al ing and bi ing path is enhanced ith a canopy of trees for 10 linear miles e comers visitors and long time residents of all ages nd rail de aris a pleasant safe place to run al or ride bicycles ar ers indicate each uarter mile enches provide a place to en oy the rustle of leaves t ittering birds and the freshness of honeysuc le in bloom long the path is a butter y garden bet een 4th Street S and Collegiate rive as ell as a ne space set aside for outdoor yoga amilies nd interactive signage helpful to enhance children s outdoor e perience here are four trailheads ith par ing areas hey are at 1 th Street S east and est of Collegiate rive north of the Sports Comple utdoor avilion ld Clar sville oad at the oys and irls Club ootball ield and 4th Street S at the aris unior College Campus ith par ing available at oyes Stadium rail de aris is handicap accessible riends of the rail help maintain and promote the trail isit traildeparis org embership is free

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n honor of our veterans each emorial ay and eterans ay are set aside to pay tribute to those ho put their lives on the line for our freedom ou ill nd all the service ags ying 4 days a year he ed iver alley eterans emorial is a place for re ection remembrance and gratitude t is our hope that this ill also be a place to educate present and future generations of the sacri ce made by members of their o n family and their community to secure the freedoms that e all en oy nd may it be a reminder that reedom is not ree his impressive memorial is located ne t to the iffel o er near Love Civic Center he memorial s centerpiece is the ing of onor an elevated ring of granite alls containing the names of all the men and omen from the ve county ed iver alley area that made the ultimate sacri ce Surrounding the ing of onor are granite Con ict alls etched ith information and graphic depictions of each ar or con ict here are over 400 granite 1 pavers that honors all veterans no matter here they live lso there are 4 amily enches 1 rnamental ree avers and 9 Specialty avers installed at the memorial o bron e statues ith murals have been installed to honor old Star amilies and ar ogs and their andlers e have a computer ios that is used for visitors to ll out our uestboo and used to nd friend or family members that have their names engraved at the memorial e have begun construction on the last phase that ill include more amily enches rnamental ree avers eteran avers Chocta Code al er onument and static displays n 0 0 an 1 Cobra ttac elicopter ill be elevated above ground and an 11 o ed o it er from 1944 ill be installed ed iver alley eterans emorial 0 South Collegiate rive aris e as 4 0 09 90 094 mail f ce rrvvm org

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n1 famous frontiersman soldier and politician avy Croc ett left his home in ennessee ith a fe friends to e plore e as and ta e part in the coming revolution against e ico e entered e as at onesboro in hat is no ed iver County and passed through the county seat of Clar sville on his ay to more southerly communities and eventually San ntonio and his ill fated meeting ith the army of en Santa nna is route through northeast e as seems to have andered a bit for several communities ell off the beaten path have traditions of his passage n aris the aughters of the merican evolu tion in 19 100 years after the Siege of the lamo placed a mar er in the 1900 bloc of Clar sville Street designating a site venerated in local tradition as the very place Croc ett camped on his ay to the lamo he Clar sville Street property is currently o ned by race Lutheran Church and the avy Croc ett mar er is currently planted beside the dec off the bac of the aris ublic Library on 1st S Street across from ar et S uare

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roasted coffee ams ellies handmade organic lotions and soaps personal care items uni ue handmade pottery e elry and more he ar et brings the community together naturally ny given Saturday one could nd demon strations by local volunteers activities for ids bicycle riders en oying an outing live music and food truc s he aroma of fresh roasted Chile s ll the ar et on Labor ay ee end at the popular atch Chile est or up to date list of activities chec https faceboo com ar et S uare armers ar et aris e as

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Evergreen Cemetery, home of “Jesus” in cowboy boots and a life-sized buffalo statue

vergreen Cemetery is noted for its size and for the many unusual and ornate monuments. he cemetery as rst used September 26th, 1866, when Mrs. Rice Maxey was interred. Several people who had died in previous years were moved to family plots in Evergreen from the old City Cemetery. Among the many other citizens interred here are such notables as Sam Bell Maxey, Willet Babcock (whose marker is noted for its unusual gure in co boy boots), and J.J. Culbertson who was laid to rest in the family mausoleum. There are several historical markers in the cemetery. Dr. Patrick W. Birmingham served with the Texas Army during Texas war for independence (1836) and received a bounty grant of land in Lamar County. r irmingham established the rst hospital in Paris - Birmingham Hospital. A directory and map are located just inside the northwest corner entrance. Evergreen Cemetery Book by Elizabeth Booth and Tony Booth is a listing of those buried from 1866 to 1971. Some biographical information is included. A copy of this book is located at the Paris Public Library, the Lamar County Genealogical Library and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce . 49

ATTRACTIONS/ UBLIC S e aris a ar ount airgrounds are ust east of ain treet 7 et een e ent oad and ic or treet e address of t e fairgrounds office is 570 East enter t and can e reac ed at 0 7 5 7 7 e aris a ar ount airgrounds offers a ariet of ui dings t roug out t e ear for rent rounds are a ai a e for different functions: arts and craft s o s an uets catt e e ents dances dis a s o s eetings edding rece tions reunions s a eets and uc uc ore

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he Red River Valley Fair Association is a volunteer supported 01C non pro t community organization that preserves and promotes rural heritage and value. The Red River Valley Fair Association showcases the quality of life in Paris, Lamar County and throughout Northeast Texas. The Paris/Lamar County Fairgrounds, run by the association, is a year-round facility and offers various community and youth oriented programs and events. The fairgrounds opens its arena and facilities to many livestock shows every year, including a spring classic and a back-to-school event. The Red River Valley Fair Association presents the Red River Valley Fair annually. The four days of events bring thousands to Paris from a large area. The fair includes a carnival, and a large midway lled ith booths of all types

Commercial and community e hibits ll buildings ith special presentations by such organizations as the Lamar County Master Gardeners. Entertainment is a huge part of the fair, with Paris native Gene Watson and Wade White as featured musicians, as well as live entertainment on various stages daily. Area growers, artists and livestock raisers are showcased with a Home & Garden Show, Creative Arts & Crafts Show as well as beef, steer, lamb and goat competitions with a special highlight of a Little Britches Rodeo. Christmas in Fair Park is an annual two-day event. Four buildings are lled ith holiday decor, arts, gifts, food and children’s entertainment. All revenue generated is reinvested into our various programs and facilities to continuously improve our organization. 51

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Street Eats 1 Lamar ve 903-517-6727 Subway 0 ain St 90 9 9990 Subway 91 Lamar ve 903-739-2873 Subway 0 onham St est aris 90 9 00 Subway inside Wal-Mart Lamar ve 903-739-9200 Ta Molly s Loop 90 44 0 Taco Delite 1 0 Clar sville St 903-785-7173 The Fish Fry 00 Loop 903-785-6144 Tokyo E press 090 Clar sville St 903-530-7673 Tyler s Pi eria 10 ain St 903-783-1094 Whataburger Lamar ve 903-784-1365 Whataburger 4 0 ain 903-785-0808 Wingstop 9 Lamar ve 903-784-4700

CAMPING Red River Valley Bible Camp ive miles north est of aris there are acres ith a dining hall itchen dorms small and large chapels and a rope course nestled in the midst of a beautiful ooded area or group boo ing information 90 4 or 90 4 40 0

Camp Kiwanis Camp i anis is on the est side of at ayse La e t offers camping facilities for groups hich include covered pavilions ith electricity restrooms and sho ers 90 4 0 camp i anis org

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Paris Golf Country Club 1 hole private golf course mile ortheast of aris on 19 90 1

Pat Mayse Lake 903-732-3020 Paris Lamar County Fairgrounds 903-785-7971 Shirley s RV Park 903-732-3345 Sportsmans Fish Kamp 903-783-1875

FITNESS CENTERS Anytime Fitness 0 S Loop 90 9 Paris Fitness and A uatics 10 eShong rive 903-785-4348 Paris oga Pro ect 111 Lamar ve 903-517-9052 RT Fitness 9 0 ustin 903-272-7050 The Gym Paris T 4 Lamar ve 903-609-5703

Pine Ridge Golf Course 1 hole public golf course miles northeast of aris 1 ine ill oad 90 0 Legacy Ridge Country Club 01 Country Club d onham 903-640-4800

Dragon Park 400 bloc of efferson oad Sports Comple S Collegiate ne t to Love Civic Center Trail de Paris 4th Street S in aris through the City of eno Oak Park alf mile al ing or ogging trac onham St Barber Hills Trails ore than 1 miles of mountain bi ing and hi ing trails at Sanders Cove at at ayse La e Continued on page 62

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Girl Scouts of Northeast T 4 Camp ambill oad Sumner e as 903-784-0803 Warriors Legacy Martial Arts 100 S Collegiate r 903-669-8710

Cinemark Movies Corner of Stillhouse oad and Loop 903-737-6989 cinemar com 10 cinemar com

C Soccer elds S Collegiate rive south of aris unior College Tennis Courts 1 th eathery Streets Culbertson ar 4th St and ac son St aris unior igh S Collegiate Croc ett iddle School 0 raham St ravis lternative School for Success Stillhouse oad orth Lamar igh School

Rocket Raceway Park 1 9 S y est 903-413-8003 Paris RC Association Victor Ables Memorial Field miles north est of aris on 0 ad acent to La e ibbons menities at this radio controlled model airplane eld include a foot paved run ay large covered pavilion ith or stand and picnic tables Surrounded by several acres of grassy pasture the eld is ideal for C modelers to en oy the sport of ying Contact enneth edford at 90 49 4 1 parisrcassociation com Paris Skeet and Trap Club hree regulation s eet elds e cellent ve stand sporting clays eld and one regulation trap eld 90

Pat Mayse Lake 1 miles north of aris at ayse La e offers 000 acres of surface ater for sporting activities ishing and hunting are open to the public on the Corps of ngineers La e and there are convenient ramp facilities for pleasure boating and s iing on all sides of

the la e Camping sites ith electrical hoo ups ater restrooms and sho ers are available 90 0 0 Lake Gibbons 4 miles of Loop on 9 est on 0 S imming boating shing Paris A uatic Center his public pool ranges in depth from 11 feet here are restrooms sho ers vending machines a one meter diving board and a baby pool S im lessons are provided during the summer and there is a full time staff during pool hours n Clement oad 903-785-9210 Paris Golf Country Club rivate s imming pool 903-785-1755 Lake Crook miles north of aris off S 1 La e Croo has shing boating camping and picnic ing as ell as a pavilion Wildcat Creek uail Resort 9 C 1 4 in etroit e as 90 4 000 or 903-674-2004 info cr uailhunting com cr uailhunting com

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senior citi ens centers are located throughout aris ith county ide centers gro ing ctive traveling groups sponsored by our hospital ban s and churches provide added social opportunities he etired Senior olunteer rogram offers enrichment through signi cant community service or placing lifetime talents e perience s ills and hobbies to community pro ects and non pro t organi ations rime ime a program for seniors offers a variety of activities for members including periodic health screening group tours games and other social events here is a nominal fee for membership he center is at 11 Clar sville St Suite 00

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owntown Paris is where the community happens. Visitors to downtown can expect a variety of activities throughout the year. Musical performances, comedy shows, bluegrass jam sessions, live theatre productions, and holiday fun, provide entertainment for weekend getaways. There is something that everyone can enjoy in the many downtown parks. Take in the scenery of the 1916-1918 building architecture while visiting the JJ Culbertson park in the center of town. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch on the lawn, or make a wish in the historic fountain. A few blocks east of the plaza, kids can cool down on the splash pad during hot summer days or create some outdoor music at the Downtown Community Park. A skate park is located south of the downtown plaza located at Market Square, providing fun for kids on wheels. Beginning in June, there is summertime fun at Bywater’s Park with concerts provided by Texas’s oldest municipal band on Fridays. Downtown Paris has many independently owned businesses who offer unique places to shop and dine. Many boutiques offer quality apparel for young and old. Several shops include the popular Paris, Texas souvenirs, artisan handmade gifts, as well as items that can be personalized or customized.

Other shops encompass items such as kitchen supplies, home décor, antiques, used, repurposed and new furniture and appliances, and gardening and outdoor supplies. Many beautiful venues can meet the need for your next event or party. The restaurants and pubs are ready to serve something appealing for everyone’s tastes. The downtown menu includes an artisan bakery, craft beer, outdoor dining, home-style cooking, BBQ, as well as upscale dining with friends and family. Special events include a local Farmers and Artisan Market every Saturday in May – October. There is the popular Paris Texas Wine Fest, Hatch Chile Fest, Downtown Mini Golf, Mannequin night and Festival of Pumpkins just to name a few. A series of Christmas-themed events run through November and December making the holiday in Paris memorable. Paris Main Street Project is a community volunteer based program whose mission is to revitalize downtown Paris. Believing the downtown represents the community and its cultural heritage, countless volunteers work together to preserve the architectural heritage, activate public spaces and educate building and property owners about preservation techniques, fundraisers to offer grants to assist with adaptive reuse of historic resources. Working closely with the Paris Historic Commission, the Paris Main Street Project offers incentives to property owners to improve their historic buildings. For more information see the website www.parismainstreet.org

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oint pro ect of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce the reater aris evelopment oundation nc and the city of aris Love Civic Center is a multi purpose center suitable for a variety of activities and events t as named after alone ughes Love hose generous donation as made in honor of her husband Love Love Civic Center on the corner of efferson oad and S Collegiate rive sits on 1 4 acres of property donated by the oard of egents of aris unior College

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C P Community room 1125 Bonham t. 903 784-9202

C ! 4195 Pine ill Road 903 785-99

H H 1009 W. aufman 903 272-7050

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Paris Regional edical Center

Accredited by he oint Commission. 903-785.4521 parisrmc.com.

Paris Regional Medical Center, at 865 DeShong Drive in Paris, is a 154-bed, acute-care facility serving Lamar County and the surrounding region.

roudly Serving our eighbors in heir ime of eed

ith state of the art e uipment robust service lines and a staff of 900 C stands as the most comple hospital in at least a 0 mile radius of aris or 110 years e have proudly served ortheast e as and Southeast lahoma ith uality health care close to home and e loo for ard to 100 more years of a ing Communities ealthier

Our Services mergency Services Cardiology eneral Surgery ndoscopy eurosurgery rthopedics astroenterology obotics ascular Care 74

npatient and utpatient ehabilitation hysical Speech and ccupational herapy rology ndocrinology eurology ulmonology espiratory herapy npatient ialysis

ntensive Care Laboratory Services maging and adiology omen s and Children s Services ound Care he Sleep Center rimary Care ealth Clinics rime ime olunteer u iliary

he mergency Services epartment serves the community 4 hours a day ith emergency department physicians staff and facilities round the cloc labora tory and radiology departments support the emergency department in addition to surgical coverage s an active member of the ortheast e as egional dvisory Council for rauma the emergency department and hos pital partner ith surrounding counties and their respec tive hospitals as ell as S organi ations for disaster preparedness

uality Care is a premier mergency epart ment founded and located in aris offering high tech emergency medical services ith a personali ed touch to meet the needs of each individual patient Staffed only by physicians that are board certi ed and residency trained in emergency medicine e ill provide full service emer gengy care to patients having heart attac s and stro es to all other minor emergencies and illnesses his state of the art facility has a C scanner ith the ability to use lo dose radiation dditional services provided include ultrasound ray suite and laboratory to name a fe uality Care ill be able to observe patients for up to hours and has established agree ments ith multiple hospitals if full admission is needed uality Care is located on S Loop ust 1 miles east of aris igh School at the ne aris La es edical evelopment

Salas inor mergency Center offers urgent care services at family practice prices Salas inor mergen cy Center serves the community and surrounding com munity s urgent care family care and occupational medi cine needs e offer e cellent service ith a friendly no ledgeable staff ur state of the art facility offers a comprehensive lab ray suturing and fracture care as ell as all your family health care needs e accept most commercial health insurance edicare and ri Care ur private pay patients receive a 0 discount e are open days a ee onday thru riday am to pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to pm Salas inor mergency Center is located at 1 Loop ust a fe bloc s east of the aris egion al edical Center

ealthC press practices urgent care designed ith in mind and is determined to give each person ho comes through the door a customer service e perience his means getting a compassionate smile and a arm cup of coffee or a cool bottle of ater hen you al into the clinic ou ill also en oy short ait times and a provider ho ta es the time to listen to your concerns and still gets you out the door in a timely manner ealthC press treats a ide variety of in uries and ailments from the common cold and the u to minor bro en bones and cuts id you no ealthC press is more than an urgent care hey also offer occupational medicine services that include al in physicals pre employment physicals random drug screens or ers compensation and testing Convenience for the employer is the ultimate goal and ealthC press strives to eep ait times to a minimum and re route your employees bac to or as uic ly as possible ealthC press is located at 0 South ast Loop near anda press

SignatureCare mergency Center aris is a full service freestanding emergency room that speciali es in personali ed care 4 SignatureCare is the best alternative to a hospital here is no cro ded aiting room very short ait times and private e am rooms al ays ready for our patients SignatureCare can treat any adult and pediatric emergency illness or in ury ith a full laboratory and imaging of C Scan ltrasound and ay in house SignatureCare can uic ly diagnose a patient s condition and begin their treatment faster ith a board certi ed physician and medical team ith e tensive e perience SignatureCare mergency Center is located at 0 Loop 77

BIBLE

CHURCHES ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Calvary Assembly of God 903-784-2891 First Assembly of God 903-785-2883 Living Word Assembly of God 903-739-2282 Midway Assembly of God 903-732-9974

BAPTIST

East Paris Baptist 903-784-3258 Faith Tabernacle Baptist 903-517-2089 First Baptist 903-785-6431 Glory Baptist 903-785-5043 Greater Mount Carmel Baptist 903-785-7204 Greater New Faith Baptist 903-784-1045 Hillcrest Baptist 903-785-2591 Immanuel Baptist 903-785-6484 Lakewood Baptist 903-732-4866 Mt. Pisgah Baptist 903-785-6631 New Birth Baptist 903-782-9465 New Generation Baptist 903-244-7029 New Salem Baptist 903-737-9068 Oak Hill Baptist 903-732-4574 Olive Branch Baptist 903-785-1459 Orange Chapel Baptist 903-732-3182 Powderly Baptist 903-732-3121 Ramseur Baptist 903-785-6416 St. John Baptist 903-737-8514 St. Paul Baptist 903-783-1640 Solid Rock Baptist 903-785-1237 Southside Baptist 903-784-6154 Spring Lake Baptist 903-785-1859 Victory Baptist 903-785-7691 80

Calvary Chapel 903-785-9086 Christ Community 903-785-9326 Paris Bible 903-784-3541

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Victory 903-784-1000

CHRISTIAN-DISCIPLES OF CHRIST First Christian 903-785-5516 Covenant Christian 903-785-6705

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Bonham Street Church of Christ 903-784-4479 Church of Christ at Powderly 903-732-5062 College Church of Christ 903-785-2170 Lamar Avenue Church of Christ 903-785-0387 MLK Church of Christ 903-784-8355

CHURCH OF GOD

Canaanland Church of God 903-783-1720 Pathway Church of god 903-785-0520 Evangel Church of God 903-785-7470 Paris Church of God 903-784-6169 Powderly Church of God 903-732-4443

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

LATTER-DAY SAINTS

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 0 0 ine ill oad 903-784-2445

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Grace Lutheran 903-784-3753 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran 903-572-8268

MENNONITE

Lighthouse Mission 903-739-8081

METHODIST UNITED Belk UMC 903-732-3800 Calvary UMC 903-784-6330 First UMC 903-785-4557 Oak Park UMC 903-784-3608

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Bethel Temple Church 903-785-0436 Christ Community Church 903-785-9326 Christian Fellowship 903-739-9436 JS Ministries 903-784-1475 Life Church 903-784-2253 The Lighthouse 6903-784-1599 Victorious Life 903-739-8670 Word of Life Christian Center 903-739-8848

Freedom Tabernacle COGIC 903-737-8678 Hospitality COGIC 903-784-7649

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

PENTECOSTAL UNITED

Paris First 903-784-1654

COWBOY CHURCHES

Chisum Trails Cowboy Church 903-732-3645 Cowboy Church 903-784-5595

Gospel Light House 903-732-3998

New Life Temple of Paris 903-739-2842 United Pentecostal 903-784-4643

PRESBYTERIAN

Church of the Holy Cross 903-784-6194

EPISCOPAL

Faith Presbyterian 903-784-4806 Central Presbyterian 903-784-4381 First Presbyterian 903-785-1715

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Family Worship Center 903-785-2273

Seventh-Day Adventist 903-784-2330

otary C ub of aris nite

otary Club of aris nited is a service organi ation of business and professional men and omen united orld ide through otary nternational ho conduct humanitarian pro ects encourage high standards in all vocations and or to ard orld understanding and peace otary Club of aris nited as formed late in 014 hen t o otary clubs in aris oined forces the reater aris otary Club and the otary Club of aris the oldest club in istrict 0 chartered in 191 he club meets at noon on hursdays in the allroom of the aris unior College Student Center he ob ect of otary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of orthy enterprise and in particular to encourage and foster First he development of ac uaintance as an opportunity for service Second igh ethical standards in business and professions the recognition of the orthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each otarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society Third he application of the ideas of service in each otarian s personal business and community life Fourth he advancement of international understanding good ill and peace through a orld fello ship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service hile the otary Club of aris nited is involved ith the various pro ects sponsored by otary nternational the club is also locally involved in many local pro ects mong others these include the ealthy Smiles dental program otary outh Leadership rogram for uniors and seniors student scholarships to aris unior College and other various orthy pro ects ithin the community

i anis C ub

he si permanent b ects of i anis nternational ere approved by i anis Club delegates at the 19 4 nternational Convention in enver Colorado hrough the decades they have remained unchanged

he object of iwanis is • o give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life. • o encourage the daily living of the olden Rule in all human relationships. • o promote the adoption and application of high social, business, and professional standards. • o develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. • o provide, through this club, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build a better community. • o cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and good will.

he i anis Club of aris meets every uesday for lunch and a civic program in the aris unior College ballroom at noon i anis is a global organi ation of volunteers dedicated to changing the orld one child and one community at a time he aris club accomplishes this mission by sponsoring ey Clubs and uilders Clubs at local schools hosting youth groups at our Camp i anis site at at ayse La e providing scholarships reading to students sponsoring food drives mentoring children along ith many other activities rimary fund raisers for supporting these activities are the i anis anca e ays and ly your lag program

CIVIC CLUBS aris

timist C ub

he rea fast ptimist Club of aris meets on onday at p m from ctober to arch and Saturday at 10 a m from pril to September eetings are at Sirloin Stoc ade estaurant he ptimist Club is responsible for many programs that bene t the youth of aris and Lamar County he club manages and operates the Lamar County youth baseball program for 00 boys and girls and operates the Charles aylor outh aseball Comple at oodall ield ther baseball related activities include youth tournaments and training youth to be umpires he rea fast ptimist Club raises funds ith an annual auction a ell reno ned community event he club also sponsors the ptimist nternational ratorical and ssay contests for Lamar County ards given by the ptimists include scholarships through the d homas Scholarship und and the La nforcement f cer of the ear ard he club sponsors many other community activities including uddy all of the ed iver alley o n Syndrome ssociation C S C een League aseball oys and irls Club Lamar County ead Start hin Child Safety id Safe Saturday Crime Stoppers ll olice odeo high school cheerleaders for area schools eading to the uture Lamar County Chamber of Commerce member

Lions C ub

he aris ounders Lions Club is 101 years old and continues to uphold the Lions motto e Serve since its inception shortly after the organi ation as born at a national convention in allas in ctober 191 s a ounders club one of the rst clubs organi ed follo ing that allas convention the aris ounders Lions Club has supported Lionism s international goals as ell as helped to meet the needs of its community for nearly a century oday the aris ounders Lions Club is one of more than 4 000 Lions Clubs around the orld encompassing more than 1 million members Locally various Lions activities and fundraisers each year support numerous local organi ations and pro ects provide scholarships and act in support of one of Lionism s de ning causes sight programs he aris ounders Lions Club and other e as Lions Clubs also support the e as Lions Camp near errville e as a residential camping facility for children ith physical disabilities type 1 diabetes and cancer he camp s services are free of charge to participating children he aris ounders Lions Club raises funds through a variety of venues including the operation of a hamburger and snac booth each year during the ee long run of the ed iver alley air he club s luncheon meetings are held each hursday at 11 4 a m in the cLemore Student Center on the campus of aris unior College 81

CHAMBER

Mission Statement To lead the way for economic growth by promoting and meeting the needs of business industry and tourism.

Serving the business and professional interests of the Lamar County area since 1904

Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Promotes

• economic and tourism development in the Lamar County area • improvement in the area’s image • community betterment and development • retention of business and industry • efficiency in government • advancement of the airport • improvement of streets and highways • area development • continued development of our excellent health delivery system • teaching of the American economic system

Offers

• legislative research for members • educational workshops • ”reference” service for members • highly trained staff • free area information – maps and guides

Protects

• the business and professional people from unfavorable legislation • community from loss of business • against unreasonable taxation • YOUR voice in local, state and national government • YOUR representative in all major community issues

Serves

• as YOUR “listening post”, to keep you informed on “What’s Happening” • as the “front door” to the community • as a “Visitor Bureau” • as a referral agency for newcomers

Lamar County Chamber of Commerce • 8 West Plaza in downtown Paris • 903-784-2501 800-727-4789 • paristexas.com 82

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2020-2021 Chamber Ambassadors

he heartbeat of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is our Ambassadors. This organization is made up of representatives of various businesses that support our Chamber Members in many different areas. The Ambassador group continues to grow with enthusiasm and compassion about what they represent. Our Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, networking events, support businesses through social media and Chamber Blitzes, welcome our new folks to town, and much more. The Ambassadors are creating positive relationships in our community and are recognized throughout for the work they do. Being a Lamar County Ambassador is fun and rewarding, and they are truly making a difference.

Our community is truly blessed to have a large number of successful nonprofits taking care of needs in so many areas. We support and honor all our nonprofits through Chamber Spotlights and Unification Projects. Each one of our nonprofit organizations provide a unique service to our community. Whether they are large or small, they are reaching out to help others and Lamar County is a caring community. The support that these organizations receive from our businesses and community efforts is amazing. Continuing efforts to make a difference are ongoing. There is always a place for volunteers to help our nonprofits. Please contact the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce for more information.

DIRECTORY ACCOMODATIONSHOTELS/MOTELS

ACCOUNTING & TA SERVICE

1st Street Lofts (430) 228-3694 26 1st ST SE Paris, TX 75460 American Inn & Suites (903) 785-9700 2501 N Main St Paris, Tx 75460 Americas Best Value Inn (903) 785-5566 3755 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Baymont Inn & Suites (903) 785-5545 3560 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Choctaw Casino & Resort (580) 326-8397 1516 US Highway 271 rant, OK74738 Comfort Inn and Suites (903) 785-0089 3035 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Days Inn (903) 784-8164 2650 N. Main St. Paris, TX 75460 Hampton Inn (903) 784-6536 3563 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Hidden rove RV Resort (855) 723-4140 19300 E US Hwy 82 Honey rove, TX 75446 Holiday Inn Express (903) 785-0088 3025 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Kings Inn (903) 739-8499 1907 Lamar Ave. Paris, TX 75460 La uinta Inn and Suites, Paris (903) 783-9600 3205 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Motel 6 of Paris (903) 785-3871 425 35th St. NE Paris, TX 75460 Paris Extended Stay Suites (903) 784-8851 1518 Lamar Ave Paris, TX 75460 Paris Inn & Suites (903) 706-5303 3075 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 uality Inn (903) 784-7481 3505 N E Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Suite 129 (903) 249-2082 129 Lamar Avenue Paris, TX 75460 The Emma race (903) 300-3131 131 NW 1st Street Cooper, Tx 75432

Malnory, McNeal & Co., CPA, PCS (903) 784-6700 1711 Clarksville Street Paris, TX 75460 McClanahan & Holmes, CPA’s (903) 784-4316 228 6th St. SE Paris, TX 75460 Platinum Tax Services & Notary (903) 669-3036 2217 Lamar Ave Paris, TX 75460 Short Income Tax (903) 784-3797 3206 Bonham Street Paris, TX 75460 Wells & Kapp, CPAs, LLC (903) 785-8481 1323 Lamar Avenue, Ste D Paris, TX 75460

ADVERTISING & MEDIA AMI Radio (903) 793-1100 1323 College Drive Texarkana, TX 75503 eParisExtra.com (903) 517-9964 2448 Lamar Avenue, #720 Paris, TX75460 Hype Digital Media (903) 951-2383 2800 CR 2301 Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 SCS raphics (903) 785-4050 3317 NE Loop 286 Paris TX 75460 Spring Hill Press (800) 627-8141 217 N. Market St., Suite A Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Steph Michelle Media And Marketing (817) 989-0060 1169 N. Burleson Blvd. Burleson, TX 76036 The Shopper (903) 784-3328 101 Lamar Avenue Paris, TX 75460 The Paris News (903) 785-8744 5050 Loop 286 SE Paris, TX 75460

AGRI BUSINESS Allen Show Cattle (903) 715-4516 1643 FM 196 N Paris, TX 75462 Agpro, Inc. (903) 785-5531 859 Airport Road Paris, TX 75462

Directory of Lamar County Chamber of Commerce members Atwood’s Distributing (903) 784-0505 2445 North Main, Suite A Paris, TX 75460 Big Country Farm Center (903) 785-8372 1800 17th N.E. Paris, TX 75460 Cattlemen’s Livestock Commission (903) 784-2238 1354 Clement Road Paris, TX 75460 Dadant & Sons, Inc. (903) 784-6145 1169 Bonham St. Paris, TX 75460 Frontier Forestry (903) 905-1500 1020 36th St SE Paris, TX 75462 Lamar County Junior Livestock Association (903) 737-2815 PO Box 1596 Paris, TX 75461 Paris Farm & Ranch (903) 785-0741 1710 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Paris Livestock LLC (903) 739-2575 3320 HW 82 East Paris, TX 75460 Patterson Brangus (903) 517-4838 1225 CR 34050 Brookston, TX 75421 Pynes Outdoor E uipment (903) 905-4960 3330 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Texas Agrilife Extension Service (903) 737-2443 4315 Bonham, Ste A Paris, TX 75460 United A & Turf (903) 784-6673 2195 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Valley Feed Mill (903) 785-3501 315 West Center Paris, TX 75460

ANTIQUES Hickory Street Emporium (903) 517-9988 122 Bonham Street Paris, TX 75460 Park Place Frames and Furniture (903) 785-8446 18 West Pla a Paris, TX 75460 Powderly Anti ue Mall 903-669-5720 9908 US Hwy 271 N Powderly, TX 75473 Remember When Collectibles (903) 783-1144 4 North Pla a Paris, TX 75460

APART ENTS Continental Village Apts. (903) 737-8411 3315 Lamar Ave Paris, TX 75460 Pine Creek Apartments (903) 609-8103 3555 Ruby Way Paris, TX 75460 Ridgeview Town Homes (903) 784-3304 210 Stone Ave Paris, TX 75462 Town Parc at Paris (903) 739-2200 1715 N Main Paris, TX 75460

APPLIANCE DEALERS/SERVICE Rent a Center ’Franchise Store’’ (903) 784-3309 2060 Lamar Ave Paris, TX 75460 Sears Hometown Store (903) 341-0870 3020 Clarksville St Paris, TX 75460 Texas Furniture & Appliance Co. (903) 784-6370 310 Bonham St. Paris, TX 75460 Wooldridge Appliance (903) 785-1324 2429 Clarksville St Paris, TX 75460

ARCHITECT

eurian Design (903) 905-2418 4410 Sleepy Hollow Reno, Tx 75462

ART GALLERIES Pla a Art allery (903) 737-9699 8 West Pla a Paris, TX 75460 Tr sors de Paris Art, Wine & Craft Beer (903) 706-5137 125 Lamar Avenue Paris, TX 75460

ASPHALT PAVING CONTRACTOR J & L Asphalt Paving (903) 784-6063 3737 Lamar Ste 700 Paris, TX 75460 R.K. Hall Construction Ltd (903) 785-8941 5020 SE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460

Richard Drake Construction (903) 732-4781 6290 Hwy. 271 N Powderly, TX 75473

ASSISTED LIVING Brentwood Terrace Health Care (903) 784-4111 2885 Stillhouse Road Paris, TX 75462 Legend Health Care & Rehabilitation Center (903) 737-9820 520 8th St. SE Paris, TX 75460 Springlake Assisted Living & Memory Care (903) 785-1110 750 N. Collegiate Ave. Paris, TX 75460 Stillhouse Rehabilitation & Health Care (903) 785-1601 2900 Stillhouse Road Paris, TX 75460 The Home Place (903) 739-9450 115 27th St. NE Paris, TX 75460

ATTORNE S Erin Lewis Law (903) 905-9440 101 W. Houston Paris, TX 75460 Fit gerald Law (903) 783-0051 32 W Pla a Paris, TX 75460 Law Of ces of Sydney oung (903) 785-7523 2765 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 McLaughlin, Hutchison & Biard (903) 785-1606 38 1st St NW Paris, TX 75460 Ross & Shoalmire, LLP (903) 905-4436 1007 S. Collegiate Paris, Tx 75460 The Moore Law Firm L.L.P. (903) 784-4393 100 North Main Paris, TX 75460 oung Title Co., Inc. (903) 785-7523 2765 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460

ATTRACTIONS/ MUSEUMS Lamar County enealogical Society (903) 784-5020 1135 Bonham St. Paris, TX 75460

Lamar County Historical Museum (903) 783-0064 1015 West Kaufman Street Paris, TX 75460 Paris Area Arts Alliance (903) 785-4476 P.O. Box 6085 Paris, TX 75461 Paris Community Theatre (903) 784-0259 30 N. Pla a Paris, TX 75460 Red River Valley Veterans Memorial (903) 783-0945 PO Box 1133 Paris, TX 75461 Valley of the Caddo Museum & Cultural Center (903) 905-4099 1115 Bonham St. Paris, TX75460

AUTO O BILE DEALERS Jay Hodge Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Paris (903) 785-8447 5100 Loop 286 SE Paris, TX 75460 Lone Star Auto Sales (903) 784-2300 443 1st St. SW Paris, TX 75460 Mathews Auto roup-Honda (903) 784-9400 1505 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Mathews Auto roup-Nissan (903) 706-5100 3411 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Morrell Auto roup (903) 785-7556 2845 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Paris Auto roup Inc (903) 784-6107 1625 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Paris Chevrolet Buick MC (903) 784-7446 1915 North Main Paris, TX 75460 Paris Ford Lincoln Inc. (903) 784-2566 2020 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460 Toyota of Paris (903) 784-8989 3235 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75460

AUTO OBILE PARTS FG REP ABC Auto Parts (903) 784-7431 2445 Lamar Avenue Paris, TX 75460 Bill Bass Tires (903) 785-2771 1240 S. Church Paris, TX 75460

Cullum Auto Parts (903) 785-1644 1402 North Main Paris, TX 75460 Discount Wheel & Tire (903) 784-4799 3215 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75462 Lone Star Collision Center (903) 785-1281 1421 NW. 19th Paris, TX 75460 Mathews Auto roup-Nissan (903) 706-5100 3411 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Maximum Elevation Off-Road (903) 905-4925 3235 Lamar Ave Paris, TX 75460 Mike’s Custom Paint & Body (903) 785-8861 1310 N. Main St. Paris, TX 75460 NAPA Auto Parts 903-785-1691 2201 North Main Paris, TX 75460 Paris Body Works (903) 784-7455 3320 Park Place Paris, TX 75462 Scott’s Collision Repair (903) 785-2524 2260 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460

AUTO OBILE REPAIRS/SERVICE & DETAILING Big Tyme Detailing (903) 905-2270 1490 S Church St Paris, TX 75460 Discount Wheel & Tire (903) 784-4799 3215 Loop 286 NE Paris, TX 75462 Hicks Muf er And Tire (903) 785-4644 1635 Bonham St Paris, TX 75460 Lone Star Collision Center (903) 785-1281 1421 NW. 19th Paris, TX 75460 Mathews Auto roup-Nissan (903) 706-5100 3411 NE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Mike’s Custom Paint & Body (903) 785-8861 1310 N. Main St. Paris, TX 75460 NAPA Auto Parts 903-785-1691 2201 North Main Paris, TX 75460 Novus lass of Paris (903) 609-1122 mobile Paris, TX 75460 Paris Body Works (903) 784-7455 3320 Park Place Paris, TX 75462