The journal
Essays on the town, the market, and the way this team works: what living in Paris, Texas is really like, what to look for in a ranch-style home, and how the SMiles Experience guides a move from first call to closing.
Field notes · October 18, 2026 · 5 min read
A practical walking guide to downtown Paris: the Culbertson Fountain, historic architecture, local shops, museums, and places to eat.
Read the essayField notes · October 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Trail de Paris, Pump Track Paris, the splash pad and skate park, Lake Crook, and Pat Mayse Lake, with what each offers.
Read the essayField notes · October 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Day-trip ideas from Paris: Lake Texoma and Hagerman, Beavers Bend State Park in Broken Bow, and Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant.
Read the essayField notes · October 16, 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Schools, lakes, the square, and the 105-mile road south, plus shopping and dining around the square, ways to get outdoors, and practical resources for newcomers.
Read the essayFor buyers · October 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Read the floor plan, check the roof and yard, test the systems, and budget for the details. A tour-day routine that never misses.
Read the essayThe team · October 08, 2026 · 3 min read
New construction, land and ranches, acreage and commercial: what the husband-and-wife team at 2322 Lamar Ave. brings to every move.
Read the essayReading about the house is one thing; walking it is another.
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