Coupland News

Phone service is out in parts of Williamson County. A crew cut a Verizon fiber line affecting Thorndale, Thrall and Coupland.

Three East Williamson County fire departments - Coupland, Thrall and Taylor - responded to a barn fire at the corner of FM 619 and FM 451 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, but by the time the first tanker arrived, ...

Karen Smith's yard in Georgetown's River Ridge subdivision was uprooted last month by a pack of feral hogs.

Benefit for Manville employees a success According to the event planners, the benefit on July 27 for C.J. Brown and Ernest Rohlack was a success.

The Texas Education Agency rated Taylor High School as academically unacceptable in the agency's preliminary 2008 school accountability ratings released Friday.

Sex offender registration law designed to help protect people There are 45 registered sex offenders living in Taylor.

Marci Perry began chasing fire trucks as a teenager and got her first taste of professional firefighting 10 years ago when she joined a Pasadena fire department.

Marci Perry began chasing fire trucks as a teenager and got her first taste of professional firefighting 10 years ago when she joined a Pasadena fire department.

Earlier this year, two families were affected by medical hardships, and fellow co-workers at Manville Water Supply Corporation in Coupland are hosting a benefit to help with medical expenses.

Williamson County Sheriff's deputies said they have recovered the body of 68-year-old mane identified as Zane Henderson.

“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