March 30, 2016 - In ten seconds, where is the largest daylily farm in the southern United States? (No using Google!) If you answered Shelby County, Texas, you get an “A” because many life-long residents of our county are unaware of that fact.

March 29, 2016 - Watson & Sons Funeral Home was recently honored to assist the family of Stanley Burgay with funeral arrangements.

While our business strives to fulfill our motto, “Our family serving your family” with everyone we serve, there are those times when we have the opportunity to be a part of a much larger community joining together as a family to honor the memory of one who has impacted the lives of so many… such was the case with both the visitation and funeral service for Stanley Burgay.

March 28, 2016 - As flood waters hit the Shelby County area, many waterways within the county breached their normal banks and in some instances became more like rivers than creeks. Two local men saw the increased waterways and determined they were up for a challenge.

March 26, 2016 - On Thursday, March 24th citizens and veterans gathered at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse to remember those who served in the Kosovo Campaign 17 years ago.  Leigh Porterfield placed the Memorial Wreath in honor of her sister who served in the US Army.

March 24, 2016 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison signed a proclamation on March 22, 2016 declaring April to be Confederate History and Heritage Month. Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 282 were witness to the signing. Below is the proclamation.