Coupland

Bo Rankin snaps photos of Suzie Metzger on the front steps of the Coupland Dance Hall on Saturday, August 30, 2025.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bo Rankin snaps photos of Suzie Metzger on the front steps of the Coupland Dance Hall on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Coupland Dancehall dances on

The legendary Coupland Dancehall — which in August announced it would close after more than 120 years — will be taken over by Lightstream Presents, the same live entertainment group that owns the Haute Spot in Cedar Park.
A Waxing Crescent moon, at just 3.4% visibility, is a warm presence over County Road 483 north of Coupland on Monday evening, December 2, 2024.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Waxing Crescent moon, at just 3.4% visibility, is a warm presence over County Road 483 north of Coupland on Monday evening, December 2, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Waxing Crescent over Coupland

A Waxing Crescent moon, at just 3.4% visibility, is a warm presence over County Road 483 north of Coupland on Monday evening, December 2, 2024.   Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in  Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County ESD shifts from volunteer to paid firefighters

With industry and development, comes an increase in population. In rural communities, the demand to keep citizens and property safe also spikes to the point where adjustments need to be made.
A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19.  This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.

A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19. This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.

Sturgeon Moon rises over Coupland

A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19.  This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.   Photo by Andy Sharp
The community of Coupland is decked out for the Christmas holiday season with lights around the depot, caboose and tracks Sunday, December 11. (Photos by Andy Sharp)  

The community of Coupland is decked out for the Christmas holiday season with lights around the depot, caboose and tracks Sunday, December 11. (Photos by Andy Sharp)  

Photos: Coupland lights up for the holiday season

The community of Coupland is decked out for the Christmas holiday season, with lights around the depot, caboose and tracks through town Sunday, December 11.