PARIS, Texas' Shocking State Of Decay (Toured With Daughter)
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Date: 2024-01-28
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bollweeevill3234
Could it be that your outlook is in a state of decay In your defense, i guess if you drive by the square on a Sunday at 1pm when everything is closed it may look desolate. Your curiosity obviosuly brought you here, and thats commendable. Most of those store fronts are over a 100 years old and are full of local business with local patrons. Come back on a Saturday evening and you'll see all the locals sharing meals, having drinks, playing music and smoking cigars and enjoying each other company all provided by those local busniess owners and artists. If you do, i bet you make some friends. That's what makes Paris, Tx awesome. THE PEOPLE.
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Could it be that your outlook is in a state of decay In your defense, i guess if you drive by the square on a Sunday at 1pm when everything is closed it may look desolate. Your curiosity obviosuly brought you here, and thats commendable. Most of those store fronts are over a 100 years old and are full of local business with local patrons. Come back on a Saturday evening and you'll see all the locals sharing meals, having drinks, playing music and smoking cigars and enjoying each other company all provided by those local busniess owners and artists. If you do, i bet you make some friends. That's what makes Paris, Tx awesome. THE PEOPLE.
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godfreyzilla8608
I couldn't help but remember the classic film Paris, Texas by Wim Wenders starring the great Harry Dean Stanton among a couple of other great actors. I thought that was depressing but that was fiction. This real. The causes are the same throughout the country. Capital does not compete, it only chases more capital. Government corrupted by corporate avarice has destroyed our country little by little. But don't kid yourself. Socialist governments are even worse. At least this town is clean and neat for the most part. Other towns like this not so much. Thanks for sharing.
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I couldn't help but remember the classic film Paris, Texas by Wim Wenders starring the great Harry Dean Stanton among a couple of other great actors. I thought that was depressing but that was fiction. This real. The causes are the same throughout the country. Capital does not compete, it only chases more capital. Government corrupted by corporate avarice has destroyed our country little by little. But don't kid yourself. Socialist governments are even worse. At least this town is clean and neat for the most part. Other towns like this not so much. Thanks for sharing.
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kejadi
Went to Paris College in the late 70’s. My wife and I had been there for a couple weeks when she said, Let’s go buy some beer. We were not big drinkers so we’re very surprised to discover that Paris was dry. We really enjoyed Paris and when asked where I learned my trade I always respondParis! The Texas part can always wait a bit.
It is disappointing to see how things are going now. The heartland of our country is in decline. When I was there it was vibrant and growing.
Thanks for your videos.
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Went to Paris College in the late 70’s. My wife and I had been there for a couple weeks when she said, Let’s go buy some beer. We were not big drinkers so we’re very surprised to discover that Paris was dry. We really enjoyed Paris and when asked where I learned my trade I always respondParis! The Texas part can always wait a bit.
It is disappointing to see how things are going now. The heartland of our country is in decline. When I was there it was vibrant and growing.
Thanks for your videos.
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sclm046
Enjoyable! Many years ago, an acquaintance (he inspected commercial fire sprinkler systems) told me of the JC Penney store in Paris. Apparently Penneys leased the store space. While it was one store, the building had two separate owners. One owner had one side of the store, the second owner owned the other side so there were two separate sprinkler systems. Who knows, maybe that old Penney store was one of the burned-out stores in your video!
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Enjoyable! Many years ago, an acquaintance (he inspected commercial fire sprinkler systems) told me of the JC Penney store in Paris. Apparently Penneys leased the store space. While it was one store, the building had two separate owners. One owner had one side of the store, the second owner owned the other side so there were two separate sprinkler systems. Who knows, maybe that old Penney store was one of the burned-out stores in your video!
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ywnh5385
I was born and raised in California, but moved to Paris, Texas in the 70s. My brother's managed the Relections Club off of the Ramada Inn. My grandparents were cattle ranchers had a good size piece of land on 82 West at one point we lived on what was Timberlane Road Reno, Tx. We later moved to town eventually on Robin Road. I loved Paris as much as I loved Calif, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. My grandparents are buried there
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I was born and raised in California, but moved to Paris, Texas in the 70s. My brother's managed the Relections Club off of the Ramada Inn. My grandparents were cattle ranchers had a good size piece of land on 82 West at one point we lived on what was Timberlane Road Reno, Tx. We later moved to town eventually on Robin Road. I loved Paris as much as I loved Calif, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. My grandparents are buried there
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usa-by-car
You have a very smart daughter there. I noticed in a couple of the towns you remarked how they didn't have a homeless problem. When you see a lot of abandoned homes that people are not watching on a daily basis. You have a lot of hiding homeless people. They're called squatters. That's why In some areas you see homeless all over the place. There's not a lot of abandoned homes unsupervised.
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You have a very smart daughter there. I noticed in a couple of the towns you remarked how they didn't have a homeless problem. When you see a lot of abandoned homes that people are not watching on a daily basis. You have a lot of hiding homeless people. They're called squatters. That's why In some areas you see homeless all over the place. There's not a lot of abandoned homes unsupervised.
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PM-xc8oo
Paris to McKinney was probably a good comparison 40 years ago but presently, not so much. McKinney benefits greatly from being close to the Dallas metroplex area and many major highways whereas Paris does not. You pretty much have to want to go to Paris to end up there. It is still a sad state of affairs as the downtown has deteriorated quite a bit since when I lived there 20 years ago.
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Paris to McKinney was probably a good comparison 40 years ago but presently, not so much. McKinney benefits greatly from being close to the Dallas metroplex area and many major highways whereas Paris does not. You pretty much have to want to go to Paris to end up there. It is still a sad state of affairs as the downtown has deteriorated quite a bit since when I lived there 20 years ago.
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lauries4192
I live in the McKinney Historic District and there is nothing in place to make you take care of your property. There are things in place to help people out. There are a lot of houses that are falling apart and need big repairs. The only time you have to do special things for your house is if you have a historic designation.
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I live in the McKinney Historic District and there is nothing in place to make you take care of your property. There are things in place to help people out. There are a lot of houses that are falling apart and need big repairs. The only time you have to do special things for your house is if you have a historic designation.
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brooksbrown580
Such a shame, Paris 30 years ago was a busy vibrant town, great resturants, good shopping, we used to pass through on our car buying trips alot, hate to see this, we were told by some locals the town is on the verge of total collapse, serious unemployment problems, the town is almost broke, such a shame.
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Such a shame, Paris 30 years ago was a busy vibrant town, great resturants, good shopping, we used to pass through on our car buying trips alot, hate to see this, we were told by some locals the town is on the verge of total collapse, serious unemployment problems, the town is almost broke, such a shame.
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Mavericks90
Downtown square has been wasted for years, so much potential there to fill it full of activities for weekend crowds. Would love to see them build another Grand movie theater downtown and freshen up the oustide of the old building. More eating and bar establishments. Have live music, car shows and etc.
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Downtown square has been wasted for years, so much potential there to fill it full of activities for weekend crowds. Would love to see them build another Grand movie theater downtown and freshen up the oustide of the old building. More eating and bar establishments. Have live music, car shows and etc.
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rustymebane8265
A lot of older. liveable houses in Texas.
Just because they aren’t mint. doesn’t mean there aren’t hard working families living in them.
No squatters.
The squatter thing isn’t acceptable in Texas.
Someone always owns the property.
Neighbors take care of neighbors here.
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A lot of older. liveable houses in Texas.
Just because they aren’t mint. doesn’t mean there aren’t hard working families living in them.
No squatters.
The squatter thing isn’t acceptable in Texas.
Someone always owns the property.
Neighbors take care of neighbors here.
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saints9988
A rural town that has been declining for the past thirty years. Half the buildings downtown are empty, dilapidated homes in areas, jobs leaving and tourism decline. Problematic issues, owners of buildings and lands wanting too much for rent or sale.
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A rural town that has been declining for the past thirty years. Half the buildings downtown are empty, dilapidated homes in areas, jobs leaving and tourism decline. Problematic issues, owners of buildings and lands wanting too much for rent or sale.
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rickhaubeil2049
It's almost like you were avoiding all the nice areas of Paris, which there are many. Lived here for over 8 years and love it. Very few places are open on Sunday here, and when temperatures are at or near 100 degrees, folks are generally indoors.
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It's almost like you were avoiding all the nice areas of Paris, which there are many. Lived here for over 8 years and love it. Very few places are open on Sunday here, and when temperatures are at or near 100 degrees, folks are generally indoors.
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respectamerica2382
McKinney is different the largest employer is Raytheon Technologies Corporation. They are a defense contrator that is subsidized by the Federal Government. Small rural towns like Paris don't recieve Fed money like that. Welcome to Communism!
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McKinney is different the largest employer is Raytheon Technologies Corporation. They are a defense contrator that is subsidized by the Federal Government. Small rural towns like Paris don't recieve Fed money like that. Welcome to Communism!
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gmpltd114
Loving the videos Joe and Nic, watching way down here in New zealand. I have one question, all the abandoned shops and boarded up homes. where did all the people go
Take care and thank you, Greg and Jenny, Arrowtown New Zealand.
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Loving the videos Joe and Nic, watching way down here in New zealand. I have one question, all the abandoned shops and boarded up homes. where did all the people go
Take care and thank you, Greg and Jenny, Arrowtown New Zealand.
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usa-by-car
Growing up in the San Angelo, Texas area, I am amazed at the poverty and decay of Paris. Thankyou again for your nice videos. Great to see you and your daughter spending quality time together. Talke Care Lord Spoda.
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Growing up in the San Angelo, Texas area, I am amazed at the poverty and decay of Paris. Thankyou again for your nice videos. Great to see you and your daughter spending quality time together. Talke Care Lord Spoda.
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janedeaux5900
Great vid w daughter. You seemed not to hear her every time she spoke and she had to continually repeat herself for you. Be sure to get ur hearing checked. My dad waited too long and did a lot of damage.
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Great vid w daughter. You seemed not to hear her every time she spoke and she had to continually repeat herself for you. Be sure to get ur hearing checked. My dad waited too long and did a lot of damage.
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tripresidue
You and I need to go to the same. I make my daughter repeat everything she says, doctor. I can't hear mine when we're together in a car, either. Yours seems very patient and understanding with you.
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You and I need to go to the same. I make my daughter repeat everything she says, doctor. I can't hear mine when we're together in a car, either. Yours seems very patient and understanding with you.
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dalepxp8963
That second store/bar he showed had a person standing in front of it. Looked like he was loitering. That’s not good.
There is a reason they don’t rebuild. No money there anymore.
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That second store/bar he showed had a person standing in front of it. Looked like he was loitering. That’s not good.
There is a reason they don’t rebuild. No money there anymore.
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stevenherrold5955
texas is NOT my favorite place to be anyway for a lot of different reasons this just confirms why i don't like the south or the south east
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texas is NOT my favorite place to be anyway for a lot of different reasons this just confirms why i don't like the south or the south east
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cathypeterson2420
Ok Americans instead if being apathetic Grow up Stop Being cry baby work even if it's volunteering g stop Promiting hate violence and Pray to GOd. ih and grt aback bone
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Ok Americans instead if being apathetic Grow up Stop Being cry baby work even if it's volunteering g stop Promiting hate violence and Pray to GOd. ih and grt aback bone
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usa-by-car
Once a local population reaches 20% black the town is on the path of SUICIDE. Extermination of the white race by mongrelization and demographics. Kalergi Plan in action.
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Once a local population reaches 20% black the town is on the path of SUICIDE. Extermination of the white race by mongrelization and demographics. Kalergi Plan in action.
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JustMeNoOther
How many stories all these walls could tell if they can speak.
I remember the movie with the same name, and the guitar soundtrack was in charge by Ry Cooder.
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How many stories all these walls could tell if they can speak.
I remember the movie with the same name, and the guitar soundtrack was in charge by Ry Cooder.
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kiplindsay1250
I used to tavel through Paris every three weeks with my job back in the late 70's. Sad to see this, but hopefully there is still enough people to bring it back.
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I used to tavel through Paris every three weeks with my job back in the late 70's. Sad to see this, but hopefully there is still enough people to bring it back.
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ianbanner9292
Viewing from England, rather surprised, I expected a dynamic town. From many University of Texas, Paris, books I have seen.
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Viewing from England, rather surprised, I expected a dynamic town. From many University of Texas, Paris, books I have seen.
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hydrolito
There is also a Paris, Missouri that is also not as big as one in France guess it might be third biggest Paris. Although not sure if those are the only three.
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There is also a Paris, Missouri that is also not as big as one in France guess it might be third biggest Paris. Although not sure if those are the only three.
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usa-by-car
The beginning of your video shows the reason for the decay of Paris and every other US town. WWII. We fought the wrong enemy - General George S Patton.
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The beginning of your video shows the reason for the decay of Paris and every other US town. WWII. We fought the wrong enemy - General George S Patton.
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user-vf3by5fz7e
Lived there for 2 years while going to the jewelry program at PJC. Nice little town. I actually miss it there and would move back in a second.
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Lived there for 2 years while going to the jewelry program at PJC. Nice little town. I actually miss it there and would move back in a second.
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usa-by-car
I miss First trade day's & a ride to Crockett. I hope you ate at T. X. burger and Not twataburger I certainly DO not miss Dallas/ 80 traffic.
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I miss First trade day's & a ride to Crockett. I hope you ate at T. X. burger and Not twataburger I certainly DO not miss Dallas/ 80 traffic.
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rachaeljohnson3217
I came to Texas 4 years ago but got very sick. now I am looking for properties. I love those old buildings. Thanks for posting this!
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I came to Texas 4 years ago but got very sick. now I am looking for properties. I love those old buildings. Thanks for posting this!
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anon21341
actually the 2nd biggest Paris in the world is in china in a city called Tianducheng. They literally copied paris and has a population of 30k
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actually the 2nd biggest Paris in the world is in china in a city called Tianducheng. They literally copied paris and has a population of 30k
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darlenegarrett9958
Joe, you should take a trip to King’s Island in Ohio. There is an Eiffel tower that is 314 feet high, 1/3 size of the original.
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Joe, you should take a trip to King’s Island in Ohio. There is an Eiffel tower that is 314 feet high, 1/3 size of the original.
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warrendelay
I saw more than One nice building, maybe in need of paint but nice in architecture. You're a snobby judgmental SOB aren't you!
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I saw more than One nice building, maybe in need of paint but nice in architecture. You're a snobby judgmental SOB aren't you!
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abelgonzales747
Love your videos but one thing I notice I never see many people in any of these towns. I’m hooked on your sharing with us
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Love your videos but one thing I notice I never see many people in any of these towns. I’m hooked on your sharing with us
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