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Situated on the majority portion of the city block of 16th Street and Avenue X in historic South Overton, St. Paul's Church buildings and grounds provide for both church functions and outreach. The original Georgian-style church building, completed in 1941, seats approximately 320 persons in white pews strikingly set against hardwood floors with carpeted choir and altar areas.

The main church facility includes 29,476 total square feet. The main floor covers 14,720 square feet, while the second floor utilizes 9,646 square feet for children's Sunday school classrooms, activity rooms, nursery, and children's chapel. The basement, which includes 1,500 square feet, is dedicated to use by the choir.

Windows on both sides of the nave and in the narthex have a rich history and special meaning to the Parish of St. Paul's. The idea for the ornamental windows came from the Rev. John A. Winslow, who served as rector from 1938-47. The unique windows were designed and executed by Rambusch Decorating Company of New York. The top panes depict the spread of the Gospel as told in the Scriptures, while the bottom sections portray the spread of the Gospel in the West Texas area. Parishioner and professional photographer, Rodney Goebel, has recently published a book, on the history of our windows. It can be purchased in our church gift store.

The north wing of the church includes the Parish Hall, large kitchen, bride's room, vesting areas and acolytes' room. St. Paul ’s Gift Shop is located in the north wing near the parish hall and contains a wide selection of religiously- themed gift items, religious books, and jewelry. Recent major renovations include those of the well- planned office area in the south annex, a new roof and new exterior paint. We will be adding additional parking to the west of the church building in the very near future.

Additional facilities include St. Paul's Thrift House and columbarium. The Thrift House, located north of the Church on Avenue X, has been in operation for more than 30 years as a valued community outreach administered by the Episcopal Church Women.  In 2006, St. Paul’s added a columbarium in the covered porch of its east patio. Columbarium spaces are designed for storage of cremains of parishioners who wish to have their final resting place in a religious place of special meaning.