Ribbon cutting ceremony for Coupland road work On Aug. 3, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Muery/ South Broad Road renovation. South Broad was widened, and the two streets were completely rebuilt with drainage work. This project was funded by the 2019 Williamson County Bond Project.
Pct. 4 Commissioner Russ Boles spoke at the ceremony. Thanks to Commissioner Boles for his help on this project.
Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) Coupland celebrated the annual National Night Out on the evening of Aug. 2. Residents enjoyed a hot dog supper while listening to Sheriff Mike Gleason, Emergency Services District #10 Chief Mark Moellenberg, and Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Kreidel. For the CCO’s September meeting, we will have a most interesting and unusual meeting. We will hear from Coupland resident Debrah Candelas, who made a volunteer trip to Ukraine, delivered supplies, and brought disabled Ukrainians to safety. This meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 26, in the fellowship hall of St. Peter’s Church of Coupland. Come at 6:30 for a spaghetti supper hosted by the CCO; the program will begin at 7.
The CCO’s annual Choo Choo Fest will be on Sunday, Oct. 2, in the fellowship hall and on the grounds of St. Peter’s Church of Coupland. As always, there will be a delicious barbecue meal prepared by Coupland’s Master Chef Peter Wabbel and Pit Master Bobby Hepner. There will be all the usual “sides” of beans, potato salad, and slaw, homemade by CCO board members. Tickets for the meal are $15 for adults and $7 for children eight and under.
Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. and ends when sold out. It’s a good idea to buy your tickets in advance from any CCO board member, as the food can go fast. A bake sale will feature all kinds of desserts and baked goods from the famous Coupland cooks and bakers. A silent auction will showcase a variety of items— antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, toys and fine art.
Come enjoy a Coupland tradition and a fun family event at Choo Choo Fest.
School News
Aug. 17 was the first day of school. Aug. 31 is fall picture day. Sept.
16 is the Book Fair.
Looking ahead, the annual Harvest Fest is Nov. 5.
The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for Texas schools. Once again, Coupland School has done very well, receiving a “B/86” rating.
The Board of Trustees has called for a bond election to be on the November ballot for $56 million to build facilities to address the growth at the middle school.
St. Peter’s Church of Coupland The exterior of St.
Peter’s is undergoing a major renovation with the installation of new siding. This new siding will protect St. Peter’s, built in 1906, for many years to come. The church’s Facebook page notes, “The long-awaited siding project on the church is nearly completed, and the white painting should be finished in a few days.”
At St. Peter’s, the adult Sunday School class and the adult choir meet at 9:15 a.m.
Morning Worship is 10:15 a.m. This Sunday,
there will be a Potluck Lunch.
Interim Pastor Charles Stark announces, “We are searching for an interim pianist for Sunday worship starting July 17 or 24.
Someone to play for a few Sundays or for the rest of the summer would be a big help.”
St. Peter’s has a Kawai Concert Performer CP205 electronic baby grand piano. The church is offering $90 a Sunday and will pay mileage at the IRS rate. Please contact Stark at [email protected]. He will provide a complete position description.
Senior Luncheon Co-Chairs Lois Schmidt and Sandra Wernli report that the next luncheon will be on September 20 at 11:30 a.m. Bingo and “42” Dominoes will be played.
Schmidt says, “If you would like to play bingo at our luncheon, it is encouraged that you bring a prize under $10.
Hope to see you for a fun day.”
Every Tuesday, Coffee Connections is at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room.
Sunday, Aug. 28 is the monthly potluck lunch after worship.
After lunch, volunteers will be setting up tables and pricing items for the St. Peter’s garage sale, which will be Saturday, Sept. 10. All are welcome at the worship services at 10:15 a.m. Sundays. For more information, see www.CouplandChurch. org or email [email protected].
New Sweden Church
Barbara Carisalez reports, “We have a new confirmation class beginning in September, every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Our youth group is meeting monthly and planning future field trips. They met for pizza after church and discussed getting together for miniature golf.” Carisalez adds, “We are looking forward to the startup of our Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday starting in September.”
A Swedish Interest group meets the first Monday of every month at 12:30 p.m.
The Ladies Bible Study is the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
There is a light supper followed by Bible study.
You do not have to be a member of New Sweden Church to participate.
On Sept. 26, there will be a church day trip to Schulenburg to visit the painted church and have lunch. Anyone can attend.
Carisalez says, “Call the church office at 512-281-0056 to reserve your spot. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday and Thursday. We leave the church at 10 a.m.”
New Sweden Church is at 12809 New Sweden Church Road. For information, go to newswedenchurch@ gmail. com and www.newswedenelca. org.
Type Church
Pastor Terry’s Sunday Service can be heard on Type Church’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ type.church.1. The Sunday Service starts at 10:30 a.m. Type holds Children’s Church, and a nursery is available.
Communion is the first Sunday of each month, and all are invited to observe the service of Holy Communion, adults and children.
Emergency Services District #10 The Coupland Volunteer Fire Department has merged with the Thrall department into Emergency Services District #10 (ESD #10). Maranda Cummings reports, “Every second Tuesday of the month, Board Meetings are held at the Coupland Fire Station.”
The ESD’s website is www.wcesd10.org, and contains approved minutes, meeting notices/ agendas, and audited financial reports. ESD chiefs are Chief Mark Moellenberg and Assistant Chief Jared Cummings.
John Roulston-Bates is District 1 Chief (Coupland), and Zach Hall is District 2 Chief (Thrall).
Cummings notes, “If any of our area residents are interested in joining Williamson County ESD #10, please contact Jared Cummings at jcummings@ wcesd10. org.” She adds, “The Coupland and Thrall Volunteer Fire Departments’ Facebook pages include updates and upcoming events.”
The firefighters continue to be busy with fires starting in the dry conditions. ESD#10 was toned (called out) for 88 calls in July, including 39 medical calls and 22 outside fires. ESD#10 is staffed with volunteers, and it covers all or part of these communities Beyersville, Coupland, Rural Elgin, Hare, Laneport, Lawrence Chapel, Noack, Norman’s Crossing, Rice’s Crossing, Sandoval, Shiloh, Structure, Rural Taylor, Thorndale, Thrall, and Type.
Photos by Susan Gary
