Keep Paris Beautiful

05/29/2026

What a great morning sharing food with our community. Thank you North Texas Food Bank, United Way of Lamar County, all the hard workin' volunteers, and the families who participated.

05/23/2026

Let's all lend a hand!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The North Texas Food Bank will be in Paris for a special distribution next Friday morning, May 29th. Volunteers needed from 9am-11:30am (or until food runs out) Please email [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering!

05/07/2026

May 16th.. First Federal Community Bank, SSB Shred Day. Thank you First Federal for this much needed community service!

🗂️ Save the Date for our annual Shred Day. Safely dispose of old financial documents and protect yourself from identity theft. Mark your calendars!

05/04/2026

Remember...applications received by May 8th for the City of Paris-Municipality new Repair Affair program will be given preference, so get yours in this week.

The City of Paris is launching a new program called Repair Affair to assist low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in the city with minor home repair and improvements.

Repair Affair 2026 will focus on owner-occupied homes in west Paris, specifically those inside the Wednesday CARDS trash service area.

“Repair Affair is a multifaceted program to improve safety and livability for our older and disabled homeowners in Paris,” Planning and Community Development Director Osei Amo-Mensah said. “Depending on volunteer participation, we will select one or more homes for repair during a one-day event this summer.

To qualify for the Repair Affair 2026, applicants must own and live in their home, be of low income, and be over 65 or certified as disabled. Projects will be limited to those that can be completed in one day and do not require a building permit. Each year, a different area of Paris will be selected for the program, and 2026 includes the Wednesday CARDS trash service area of west Paris.

Some project examples include minor flooring, porch, or exterior stair repairs; installation of handrails or grab bars; exterior painting; and lawn cleanup.

Projects requiring a permit or a licensed contractor to complete, such as electrical, roofing, or plumbing, may be considered in addition to the one-day event. In those cases, the Planning and Community Development Department will seek to partner with an appropriate contractor and donors to facilitate those needs.

To determine if you may qualify, visit www.ParisTexas.gov/RepairAffair or stop by the Paris Public Library at 326 South Main to pick up an application. Preference will be given to applications received by May 8.

04/30/2026

This new home repair program will give qualified homeowners assistance with minor home repairs..AND volunteers the opportunity to make big impacts in our community. Check it out!

The City of Paris is launching a new program called Repair Affair to assist low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in the city with minor home repair and improvements.

Repair Affair 2026 will focus on owner-occupied homes in west Paris, specifically those inside the Wednesday CARDS trash service area.

“Repair Affair is a multifaceted program to improve safety and livability for our older and disabled homeowners in Paris,” Planning and Community Development Director Osei Amo-Mensah said. “Depending on volunteer participation, we will select one or more homes for repair during a one-day event this summer.

To qualify for the Repair Affair 2026, applicants must own and live in their home, be of low income, and be over 65 or certified as disabled. Projects will be limited to those that can be completed in one day and do not require a building permit. Each year, a different area of Paris will be selected for the program, and 2026 includes the Wednesday CARDS trash service area of west Paris.

Some project examples include minor flooring, porch, or exterior stair repairs; installation of handrails or grab bars; exterior painting; and lawn cleanup.

Projects requiring a permit or a licensed contractor to complete, such as electrical, roofing, or plumbing, may be considered in addition to the one-day event. In those cases, the Planning and Community Development Department will seek to partner with an appropriate contractor and donors to facilitate those needs.

To determine if you may qualify, visit www.ParisTexas.gov/RepairAffair or stop by the Paris Public Library at 326 South Main to pick up an application. Preference will be given to applications received by May 8.

04/22/2026

Hey Lamar County friends..looking to get out in Nature this weekend? You should take part in the City Nature Challenge to document our area's diverse flora and fauna. Here's a link for more info. Have fun!

What is the City Nature Challenge? The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual international event to collaboratively record as many wildlife observations as possible during a four day challenge. ... Read more

04/20/2026

Can you find yourself in our Trashoff Group photo? Thank you Jon McFadden with the City of Paris-Municipality for capturing the shot. This is the best volunteer team ever!

04/16/2026

Here are the 25 teams who brought 233 volunteers to Trashoff! Thank you all. You are our Trashoff Heroes.

04/15/2026

What a day! Thank you to the best volunteers ever. Because of YOU Trashoff was another huge success, and our community is even more beautiful and inviting. We'll see you in 2027.