by Million sMiles
Terlingua MOON
December 26, 2023
Vol.34 No. 52
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”
Hamilton Wright Mabie
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CACTUS FARM
Winter Solstice Full Moon Potluck and Christmas Cookoff
Live music: Moonshiners, December 26
Judging at 6 p.m. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Prizes for winners. Five dollars per cookoff entry. One entry per category: meat/main dish; side dish/veggies; appetizer; soup, stew, chili; dessert.
33rd ANNUAL BLACK-EYED PEA OFF will be held in the Terlingua Ghostown on Monday, January 1, 2024. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Turn-in time is 2 pm sharp with a $10 entry fee. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of "GOOD LUCK" peas for a $10 (or more) donation - includes bowl, spoon and cornbread until it runs out. Local musicians and sound system needed - please contact LaNetta Barnes if you can help. All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates.
DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ
will be closed Dec. 25/26 and Jan. 1/2
to give our team some time off with their loved ones..Merry Christmas
Bad Rabbit Cafe
Friday evening, December 29 Sierra Turcot is performing live at the Rabbit.
Saturday, December 30 Lee and Karen Haile are performing live.
The cafe is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM seven days a week.
New Year's EVE @ Bad Rabbit Café
9pm - Midnight on 12/31/23
Come on down to the Bad Rabbit Cafe Bunkhouse for a New Year's Eve bash from 9pm-12am with live music entertainment provided by the Scott Walker Band! $10.00 cover for entry includes chips, salsa, house-made tamales and a champagne toast at midnight. Put on your dancing shoes and spend the evening with Terlingua's finest! No outside food, beer or wine, please
The Milky Way Treats bakery cart
will be open this Saturday, 10 AM till noon. We’re set up next to the Community Garden in the Ghost Town. We have a delicious assortment of baked goodies, kolaches, cinnamon rolls, pie, and much more! The Milky Way Treats, ice cream trailer will be open Saturday-Monday, 4 PM to 9 PM. FYI - it’ll be our last weekend for a month, we’re closing for January. So come stock up on your favorite pints!! Gracias, Terlingua!
Earth & Fire Gallery
In Terlingua Ghost Town Artist Reception for Guest Photographer
Austin Thomas
@ 5:00pm December 27, 2023
Refreshments, and Meet n' Greet!
Espresso ... y poco mas
The best coffee, breakfast and lunch place in Terlingua! We will be open regular hours all week so come see us. We cook everything to order from the freshest ingredients. Big Bend Roaster beans for the best coffee anyway you like it! Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great local place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. . Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
Taqueria El Milagro
Enjoy fantastic street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true original recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more. Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm. Call 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.
Local art, a beekeeper's lovely honey and wax, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms, essential oil perfumes and sugar scrubs, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or....Sandy's got her super cute pop-up shop here and Valerie is here with her fine selection of culinary treats.
We welcome new vendors. Come set up down here in the shade to sell your wares. Flea market items are welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
Here are the results of our recent UIL meet in Balmorhea. So proud of our students and their coaches. Thank you to the Elementary Coordinator, Ms. Thompson, and Jr. High Coordinator, Ms. Baumann. Go Paisanos!
Overall Terlingua placed 5th--
Elementary-7th place
Jr. High-4th place
There were eight schools at the meet.
Events:
Calculator Applications-8th grade--Exavier 5th
Dictionary Skills-5th grade--Rodolfo 5th
6th grade-Melissa -5th
Listening Skills-6th grade--Tatum -6th
7th grade-Gerardo 3rd place
Maps, Graphs & Charts-6th grade-Tatum--6th
8th grade-Tim 5th, Briar-6th
Number Sense-6th grade-Andrew 5th
Oral Reading-6th grade-Tatum 2nd
7th grade-Michelle-6th
Ready Writing-5th grade--Aylynn 2nd
7th grade-Michelle Orozco--6th
Science-7th grade--Gerardo --5th
Spelling-3rd grade-Ezra 6th
Chess-4th grade-Carlos -3rd
5th grade-Rodolfo 2nd
6th grade-Melissa 2nd
8th grade-Briar 5th
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
No service-Wednesday December 27th
Happy New Year! With 1st service of 2024- 1st Wednesday, January 3rd at 5:30pm for Holy Eucharist/Misa. Prayer books in English and Spanish. All are welcome.
Big Bend Station presents
2024 New Year’s Eve party
31 December 2023 Sunday at 6 PM
Big Bend Station windmill
music by DJ speedy
food by Chef Tan
free parking
champagne toast at midnight
ball drop stream live
photo ops, good food and good times
limited seating,
21+ champagne toast
Polar Bear Plunge
celebrate the new year with a plunge into the world’s largest springfed swimming pool January 1 9 AM
Meet at the pool gate,
bring swimsuits,, wet suits, towels,
goggles, water shoes
Free with park ad admission,
7 dollars a person 13 and older
Children 12 and under are free
Balmorhea State Park.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Due to lack of Quorum, the Brewster County Commissioners Court Meeting for December 26th has been cancelled.The next regular Commisioners Court meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024.
Special Commissioners Court Meeting
December 28, at 9:30 AM
Brewster County courthouse
commissioners courtroom,
201 West Ave. E Alpine, TX 79830
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Special-Commissioners-Court-12.28.23.pdf
>>>ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meeting
if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.
WATER CATCHMENT TANKS
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!
Just received: 100 gallon tanks and 1100 gallon tanks! Other Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warranty. We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallon) which come with a 20-year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
"February 3rd marks the return of the Big Bend Natural History Association's Pioneer Reunion!
This year we will be welcoming local speakers to discuss the different periods of human habitation throughout Big Bend's history. Tom Alex will be discussing the area's paleo-history. David Keller will be sharing stories from the early ranching times, and Dan Sholly will be covering early park service days. And finally, Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman will provide a park update and discuss the future of Big Bend National Park.
The event will begin with a light lunch from 11:00-12:00 and conclude at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $25 and $20 for BBNHA members. They will be available for sale on January 2nd so please call 432-477-2236 to purchase your tickets soon. We're excited for the return of this great event and we hope you can join us."
Some Upcoming Shows/Events in Terlingua!
EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua! Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance!
In memory of Jeff Haislip.
Saturday-Monday 4-9PM - Milky Way Ice Cream Treats at the Boathouse every weekend
Saturdays at 10AM - Milky Way Treats Bakery Cart
$8 loaded baked potatoes and drink at Db's - Fridays
Friday Long Draw $10 medium pepperoni, inside dining only no carry out
$2 beers at DB's all day - DB's - Thursdays
Shrimp cocktails at DB's on Saturdays
Happy Hour & Reverse Happy Hour specials every night from 5pm-6pm, then again from 10pm-11pm - Starlight
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza
Wed. and Sat. 9 am to noon -
Otra Vez thrift store open
Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00 - Community Garden
Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 730PM
Free Mimosas at Venga every weekendAs it happens -
Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!
December 26th Laird &Friends - Starlight
December 27th Greg Harkins Duo- Starlight
December 28th Greg Harkins Duo - Starlight
12/28 - Chet O'Keefe and karaoke - La Kiva
Thurs 12/28 - Long Draw Pizza (with Wayne Sutton), Terlingua TX, 6-9pm - Bill Palmer
12/29 - Moonshiners - La Kiva
12/29 - Sierra Turcot - Bad Rabbit
December 29th Terry Klein - Starlight
Fri 12/29 - Boathouse (with Wayne Sutton), Terlingua TX, 8-11pm - Bill Palmer
12/30 - Alex Teller - La Kiva
12/30 - Lee and Karen Haile - Bad Rabbit
12/30 - The Moonshiners - Chili Pepper
12/30 -Whitmore Family Band with Bonnie Whitmore and The Mastersons - Boathouse
12/30 - Lee and Karen Haile - Bad Rabbit
12/30 - Blind Squirrel - DB's
12/31- Scott Walker Band - Terlingua Ranch Bunk House
Sun 12/31 - Lucky Stars @ Boathouse (with Wayne Sutton), Terlingua TX, 8pm
12/31 - Ghosts Along the Brazos - Starlight
12/31 - Disco dance party - La Kiva
1/1 - Townes Van Zandt Tribute Hosted by Butch Hancock - Starlight
1/1 - Black-Eyed Pea Off
1/2 - The Meadowmakers - Starlight
1/3 - The Meadowmakers - Starlight
1/4 - Blind Squirrel - Starlight
1/5 - Alex Teller - Starlight
1/6 - The Whitmores - Starlight
Thanks to David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Taner Alan Server, Long Draw Pizza, Terlingua Moon, Kate Keenan and others for helping out with this list.
