Coupland News

“We live in a subdivision that's in a suburb, but there's got to be more to it than this”

It's not a stretch to say that David Hollingsworth isn't who comes to mind when you think of a typical Williamson County history buff. via Austin American-Statesman

“The dance halls have always been the biggest place, the coup de grace, the funnest place for me to work”

Sunday, April 27, 2008 Story last updated at 4/27/2008 - 1:45 am Texans love Texas. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

“We need to find a way to tap into that market and bring some tax dollars and disposable income into town. Plus we're trying to keep local people here.”

Last call will not get a little later in Taylor. The City Council on Tuesday rejected extending the hours businesses can sell alcoholic beverages. via Austin American Statesman

“Concrete is cheaper than steel, so you just don't see very many of these bridges anymore”

Structure leading to Texas 95 is unsafe for heavy loads. By Isadora Vail Thursday, April 17, 2008 COUPLAND - Russell Schmidt, a farmer in Coupland, hopes that recent repairs on a historical bridge near town ... via Austin American-Statesman

The steel truss bridge on CR 456 over Brushy Creek will remain closed for repairs following an inspection by the Texas Department of Transportation. via KXAN-TV Austin

“The Austin Police Department believes people may be afraid to come forward”

Woman fatally shot by boyfriend, police say Police are investigating the Monday morning shooting death of an 18-year-old woman in South Austin after her 19-year-old boyfriend told police he accidentally shot ... via Austin American-Statesman

Forum on health disparities The public is invited Wednesday to a panel discussion on health disparities in Travis County and a free screening of "Unnatural Causes," a series airing Friday and April 15 on KLRU ... via Austin American-Statesman

Colleges and universities: Concordia University will not have classes today. St. Edward's University classes scheduled for 5:25 p.m. or later today will meet. via Austin American-Statesman

“I think you're asking for too much money”

Safety and site selection dominated questions during the Taylor school district's town hall meeting Thursday night. via Taylor Daily Press

“You remember your travels by the art you saw. No one talks about the strip mall they saw driving through Plano.”

Austin has sculptures of guitars. Chicago has cows. Both are trademark public pieces of art that show off the cities' quirky and artistic sides. via Austin American Statesman

While most attention is focused on the race for president, in Eastern Williamson County there are a number of municipal offices up for grabs this year. via Taylor Daily Press

Jan Mary Kaune, 51, of Coupland died Thursday after her vehicle ran off the highway in Northeast Travis County, rolled over in a ditch and submerged her in water. via Taylor Daily Press

Department of Public Safety officials this morning said they are still investigating the death of 51-year-old Jan Mary Kaune, of Coupland. via Austin American Statesman

Winners of the "Why Taylor? Buy Taylor" campaign celebrate their $100 prizes. Nine winners - Wendy Barron, Francisco Calzada, Clint Cernik, Ranken Kennedy and Linda Limmer, all of Taylor; John Ferguson and Lucy ... via Taylor Daily Press

“Something that size, it needs to be put out quickly, especially this time of year”

Almost all area departments respond as 250 acres scorched A brush fire scorched more than 250 acres in East Williamson County Saturday afternoon. via Taylor Daily Press

“I think his parents thought we were nuts”

A little more than two years ago, Freddy and Candace Garcia were looking for a new home close to Taylor, where Freddy works as an electrical engineer. via Austin American-Statesman

“Melissa, we were the only ones staying in the inn last night.”

I've been interested in ghosts ever since I was little. I named my childhood cat after a ghost from the movie "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," and in about the second grade, I persuaded my dad to let me rent the ... via Austin American-Statesman

“Usually when I make a crop, the (market) price is so low I just even out. This year it happened that I made a good crop at a good price”

Yet many farmers worry about rising fuel, fertilizer costs Most people have felt the impact of fuel costs skyrocketing over the last year, but farmers faced an extra hit as they watched fertilizer prices soar ... via Taylor Daily Press

“It's just going to be a bad winter for grass fires”

Summer rain offered more fuel for winter fires A power line fell Monday southwest of Coupland, sparking a grass fire that left about seven acres of pasture blackened. via Taylor Daily Press

CCO Christmas program Dec. 3 The Coupland Civic Organization will hold its Christmas program on Monday, Dec. via Taylor Daily Press