As 2025 draws to a close, Jones County and the Western Observer coverage area have experienced a year marked by dramatic events, strong community responses, and significant...

A fatal collision occurred early Tuesday morning on Farm to Market Road 600 (FM 600) in Jones County,  leaving one person dead and three others injured. The crash, which...

A fatal collision occurred early Tuesday morning on Farm to Market Road 600 (FM 600) in Jones County,  leaving one person dead and three others injured. The crash, which...

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A 60-year-old Anson woman, Kandy Thompson, has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, after her...

Mark your calendars for a significant community event that promises to combine civic engagement, delicious food, and crucial support for local youth: the 2026 Meet The...

As the crisp autumn air gives way to the biting winds of winter, Anson Elementary School is taking proactive steps to ensure its students remain...

With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office has announced a proactive new program aimed at helping...

The stakes are significantly higher this week as the Texas high school football playoffs enter the crucial Area Round. Two formidable teams, the Hawley Bearcats and West...

Anson had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Ozona...

By Lyndsey CaveThe Jones County Commissioners Court met on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. County Judge Dale Spurgin began by calling the meeting to order. At 9:03...

The City of Hawley has proposed a property tax rate of $0.403691 per $100 valuation for the 2025 tax year, a rate that would result in an increase in property taxes for...

In a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire, the Dublin football team secured a thrilling one-point victory over Anson, with the final...

Anson Elementary School is set to host its very first "Cruisin' Through the Decades" Car Show on Thursday, October 23rd, transforming its campus into a vibrant journey...

The Albany Lion’s defense delivered a masterful performance Friday night, stifling the Hawley Bearcats' offense and capitalizing on crucial...