Western Observer

07/07/2025

New month means a new session of the Summer Reading Program is upon us! Join us next week, Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10, from 10:30 am to noon for our next session.

07/07/2025

Are you following along on the Summer Reading adventure for the Anson Public Library? Here are two featured reads to go along with our program.

The Artist by Ed Vere
A brave little creator sets off to fill a drab city with color—only to find the real magic isn’t in perfection, but in letting your heart shine through your art. With charming illustrations and a powerful message that mistakes are part of creativity, it’s perfect for budding artists who love to dream big and paint outside the lines.

I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow
Set to the playful tune of a childhood song, this rollicking rhyme follows a mischievous kid who discovers that everywhere can be a canvas—even his own body! Full of vibrant colors, giggles, and clever wordplay, it’s bound to have families singing along and laughing together.

Drop by the library and check out these two colorful stories, plus many more! Be sure and share photos of you and your little ones enjoying summer reading so we can share on social media.

07/07/2025

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07/02/2025

July 4th Trash Service Date changes

07/01/2025

06/29/2025

We are working on next week's edition. If you have any birthdays, anniversaries or events you would like us to share, please let us know.

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06/29/2025

Tornado Shelter/Safe Room Grant available to residents! Contact the West Central Texas Council of Governments for information, or the following link with guidelines/application:https://www.wctcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/01-WCTCOG-Individual-Safe-Room-Application-Packet.pdf

06/27/2025

TAG SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO MULTIPLE ARRESTS

(LUBBOCK, TX) – On 6/26/2025, the Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of 64th Street in Lubbock. TAG investigators arrested four adults for various felony offenses, including a 17-year-old wanted for attempted murder in Jones County, Texas. TAG investigators seized three handguns, a firearm suppressor, 24 grams of THC v**e cartridges, and approximately 8 ounces of ma*****na.

Arrests:

Joseph Tejeda (17)
Attempted Murder – 2 counts (Jones County warrant)
Deadly Conduct (Jones County warrant)
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon (Jones County Warrant)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Possession Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
Possession of Ma*****na (4 oz- 5 pounds)

Zaron Bailey (25)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Possession Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
Possession of Ma*****na (4 oz- 5 pounds)

Will Bailey (28)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Possession Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
Possession of Ma*****na (4 oz- 5 pounds)
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Albert Barrera (25)
Possession Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
Possession of Ma*****na (4 oz- 5 pounds)
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport