Coupland’s coffee trailer debuts to java joy
COUPLAND – Residents don’t have far to go to get a cup of coffee.
The Jo N Go coffee trailer — which serves coffee, smoothies, fruit cups and more — had its grand opening June 10.
The trailer is located next door to Coupland Vet, 302 Hoxie St.
COUPLAND ISD
Tammy Sane, who taught in the Coupland Independent School District for 28 years, retired at the end of the 2025-26 school year, officials said.
“What made her so special to me is the fact that she continued to learn and grow as a teacher, even during her last year,” said Coupland School Assistant Principal Kate Knapek. “She always wanted to do what was best for kids. She loved teaching every day and will be missed.” On May 1, students participated in Field Day despite adverse weather. In addition to participating in games, Happy Time Treats provided free snow cones.
“The cold and rain didn’t stop us,” Knapek said. “Kids and staff were super excited.”
On May 15, students in the first through fifth grades took the annual Book-it Field Trip to Mr. Gatti’s Pizza in Taylor. The visit is a reward for hard work in reading during the year, educators said.
On May 21, Coupland School held its graduation ceremony for eighth graders. This graduating class will be the first group of students to attend the new Coupland Junior High and High School this fall.
Cowboy Camp and summer school have been successful so far, officials said.
Meanwhile, in the fall, students at the new campus will compete in University Interscholastic League activities including sixman football, volleyball and cross country.
In addition to the start of practice for the sports, August will also mark the beginning of marching and concert bands.
Another new activity will be the fifth and sixth grade Spirit Squad.
In late May, Superintendent Earl Parcell and other staffers traveled to the Region 6 Texas State School Safety Center Tabletop Workshop in Huntsville.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH OF COUPLAND
Michele Dupy has announced her resignation as St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Coupland Council president. The council is expected to fill the vacancy later this month. Dupy will continue to serve on the bylaws committee.
The church is at 108 Wathen Street.
The Rev. Burt Burleson presented a survey form on worship music preferences of the congregation. An informal monthly book club has begun meeting at St. Peter’s.
The Community Senior Luncheon May 19, hosted by the Ladies’ Circle, featured ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls and dream strawberry cake.
“Special thanks to all the ladies who prepared the meal, and many thanks to the men who helped with serving and cleanup,” said Cindy Alexander, president. “We couldn’t do it without you.”
The next Senior Lunch is July 21. The meal is free, but donations are appreciated, planners said.
Attendees can enjoy bingo and 42 dominoes afterward. Participants are asked to bring a $10 bingo prize if possible.
The South-Central Conference annual meeting took place on June 6. St Peter’s Church was represented by ministers Burleson, Charlotte Albert and Charles Stark, and lay delegate Robert Bland.
After worship June 28, the congregation enjoyed “lunch out” at Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmondson Ranch Road in McDade.
St. Peter’s monthly newsletter is at StPetersCoupland.org. The office phone is 512856-2433.
NEW SWEDEN LUTHERAN CHURCH
A representative of New Sweden Lutheran Church will attend the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Texas District Annual Gathering July 24-25 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Braunfels.
Pictures and video from New Sweden’s 150th anniversary celebration in April are on www.newswedenchurch. org under “View More Sermons.”
Photos can be viewed and downloaded under “150th Anniversary Celebration” on the home page. The video of the past 150 years can also be found there, officials said. New church secretary Cheri Burleson will be at the church office on Tuesday and Friday mornings. She takes over from Susan Rountree, who served the last three years.
“We appreciate Susan’s dedication in disseminating the news from New Sweden,” a spokesman said.
For more church news and events, see www.newswedenchurch.
org. The church is southwest of Coupland at 12809 New Sweden Church Road.
Students are rewarded for their reading with the annual Coupland School Book-It Field Trip. They visited Mr. Gatti’s Pizza in Taylor. Photo courtesy of Coupland School
Coupland Independent School District Superintendent Earl Parcell, Assistant Principal Kate Knapek and Principal Brian Booker attended the Region 6 Texas State School Safety Center Tabletop Workshop May 29 in Huntsville. Photo courtesy of Coupland School
Serving at the St. Peter's Church of Coupland luncheon are Julie Burleson (left), Esther Smith, Janet Doss and Prissy Rumel. Photo courtesy of Cindy Alexander
Coupland Independent School District’s Cowboy Camp took place earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Coupland School
Students and staff enjoy the Annual Field Day at Coupland School. Photo courtesy of Coupland School
Principal Brian Booker speaks at Coupland School’s eighth grade graduation. Photo courtesy of Coupland School
Longtime Coupland School teacher Tammy Sane retires. Photo courtesy of Coupland School
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