TERLINGUA MOON
September 11, 2023
by Terlingua Thinking Team
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne
MILKY WAY TREATS
Ice cream trailer is open Sat, Sun, Monday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m., right next door to The Boathouse! The Milky Way Treats bakery cart is open on Saturday mornings, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., next to the Community Garden. ¡Gracias, Terlingua!
COMMUNITY GARDEN
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.
We welcome new vendors. Come set up 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 license. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms, essential oil perfumes and sugar scrubs, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, and more -- you never know just what you'll find here. You might even a local painter displaying her lovely, colorful works and a locally famous jerky maker on hand selling his tasty wares. Don't forget the Milky Way Treats pastry cart too!
Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.
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.
DB'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ
DB's now has full bar service with more to come. Come see Ashley, Marcia and Michael serving thirst-quenching drinks. Also don't miss our weekly locals' lunch specials Wed.-Sat. Come early as they go fast.
Our Sept. music venue follows as below:
Sun., Sept 10th- Sunday Funday with The Moonshiners. Doors at 3 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 15th- Proyecto "D" from Presidio, music starts at 7 p.m.
Sun., Sept 17th- Sunday Funday with The Moonshiners. Doors at 3 p.m. , music starts at 6 p.m.
Saturday Sept.23rd-Lexi Weege. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday Sept. 24th-Sunday Funday with The Moonshiners. Doors at 3 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Great iced coffee, iced tea, and smoothies! Breakfast and lunch cooked to order from the freshest ingredients. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great local place for food and conversation. Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Street tacos and great Mexican food with side dishes big enough for a meal. 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 for dining in and BYOB!
REGISTER TO VOTE AND VOLUNTEER TOO
Our Tri-County Voter Promoters voter registration events continue in September, with National Voter Registration Day the highlight on September 19th. If you can assist our efforts, please contact us at (432) 426-0122, or email us at remorey@bigbend.net.
Voter registration events are scheduled this week in Alpine (Tuesday and Thursday), and Marfa (Friday), and next week in Alpine (Tuesday, National Voter Registration Day) and Terlingua (Friday).
If we can recruit more volunteers, we will set up additional events in Fort Davis, Presidio, and possibly other locations.
KEN & JOEE BARNES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Just a reminder to all you event coordinators. Our fundraiser is 2nd Saturday in November. It falls on November the 11th this year and we are coordinating with Catfish’s Memorial. More details to come.
ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Did you know September is Library Card Sign-Up Month? Brewster County residents can sign up for a card at APL to check out books, audio books, movies, and more- all for free! (Not a resident of Brewster County? Ask about setting up a TexShare or Visitor's Account.)
CACTUS FARM YOGA
Yoga with Susanna will be Tuesday 9/5 @ 6:00 p.m. Starting next week we will move it to Thursday @ 6 p.m. to make way for Witches Dance Practice on Wednesdays!
NEED MEMENTOS FOR CATFISH
Hey friends and family of Catfish! Taz Besmehn asked me to pass on this message. She will be building one of her fantastic rock memorials for Fish in the Terlingua Cemetery. Here are pics of the site that Taylor picked out, and Taz says you can start leaving trinkets there for her to incorporate. You can also leave things with me at Desert Sports. If you can’t make it until the celebration on November 11th, bring mementos then.\\
DESERT SPORTS IS OPEN
Billy’s Back!! He’s ready to go on the river with YOU!!! Desert Sports is offering morning Half-Day canoe trips through Dark Canyon in Big Bend Ranch State Park AND if conditions are favorable, upstream Santa Elena canoe trips in Big Bend National Park. He is wonderful and fun to hang out with for a river adventure. He has graced many rivers across the globe including the Kern in California, the Rio Grande in Taos, New Mexico, as well as rivers in Utah, Mexico and Africa!! Give Desert Sports a call for more info: 432-371-2727
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS IN TERLINGUA
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at the Big Bend Church In Study. Utte
Friday, 5 p.m. at the Cactus Farm on 118
ARE YOU READY FOR MONSOON SEASON?
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of water tanks in South Brewster County!
Available sizes: 5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550, (1100 gallon tanks are on order now)
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
MUSIC BASH
For 30 years Music Bash has been a wonderful congregation of San Antonio, Austin and New Braunfels musicians in the Terlingua Ghostown on the 3rd weekend of October.
We come and go, do sightseeing and end up together playing music here and there. It's fabulous.
The Bash took a hit over Covid but it's back this year. Through the Funky Junk event on Saturday at The Boathouse we will be donating to a scholarship benefiting the Terlingua Independent School District.
Get down there, you'll find yourself in the middle of good friends in a whole new world. If you can find a B&B or other accommodations fine but if not bring a tent and camp for free. The weather is almost always perfect, that's why we do it on this particular weekend.
BIG BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
is holding its yearly membership meeting on Thurs., Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at Red Pattillo Community Center. We encourage all current chamber members and those looking to become a part of the chamber to attend! Refreshments from DB's Rustic Iron BBQ!
JACKASS FLATS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S 5TH ANNUAL DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF
Thurs., Oct. 5 - Set up camp. Tex-mex music circle
Fri., Oct. 6 - Art Show. Trail ride. Wagon rides. Goat Roping.
8 p.m.-western Express Band
Sat., Oct. 7 - Art Show. Team Roping.
6 p.m.-Dutch Oven Judging Potluck
8 p.m.- Doug Moreland Band
Sun., Oct. 8 - Cowboy Church. American Legion Breakfast (Before Church)
Sponsors: Paul & Terry Burger, Transpecos Bank, Big Bend Saddlery, Jackass Flats, Dog House Guitars, Far West Texas Meats, out West Feed & Supply Intothefrontierbigbend.com
Arena Kitchen Open Fri & Sat 51491 Hwy 118 Cookoff sign up and $10 wristbands @Little Burro
MALCOLM'S OBITUARY
William Edward Malcolm MacRoberts died at his home in Terlingua, Texas, on August 8, 2023.
Malcolm was born on November 22, 1960, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Nancy and Peter MacRoberts. As a boy, Malcolm would spend hours lying in a field watching planes flying overhead and daydreaming about the skies. As a teenager he had his pilot’s license before he learned to drive a car.
He graduated from Sharpstown High School in 1978 and attended Sul Ross State University for two years until he decided “enough school” and left to pursue a more adventurous path.
Malcolm was meticulous, stubborn, strong willed, big hearted, and very, very funny — all personality traits that suited his life of river guiding, fire fighting and EMTing. In his work, Malcolm touched multiple lives, guiding folks through rapids, jumping out of helicopters to
fight fires, and delivering babies in the back of ambulances. In his down time, Malcolm was always quick to tell a terrible joke and leave his audience groaning. He will be remembered with a big smile.
NEW LAW - FROM TEXAS TRIBUNE
This new law will help health care workers save lives in ambulances that cover wide-open West Texas
The emerging technology, paid for by a grant established during the 2023 legislative session, will help emergency health care workers talk with doctors in emergency rooms to better care for critical patients. bit.ly/3LkUBB0
CHILDREN'S CHORUS IN ALPINE
Noelle Karleen is heading up the Alpine School of Music which offers voice, piano, music reading and a childrens and youth choir.This is a wonderful thing for our community. Piano and voice lessons are filled up for now, unless they get another teacher! Other classes are available.
The Childrens' Chorus begins this evening for parent and child orientation and introduction to the program. As I understand it, the Elite Choir for children is for singers with some experience but contact Noelle if you are interested for your child. Contact information is on the posters but you can also go to alpineschoolofmusic.com to see the schedule.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN TERLINGUA
Santa Inez: Terlingua Ghosttown Church: Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Spreading the Love: Variety Hour and All are Welcome
1st Wednesdays: Traditional Service with Communion: Holy Eucharist
2nd Wednesdays: Prayer Service: The Rosary, Espanol/Ingles
3rd Wednesdays: Bible Study Service
4th Wednesdays: Music Service: Community Choir & Gospel Hymns
5th Wednesdays: Community Service projects, meeting at Otra Vez Thrift Shop
PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL
Show your Paisano Pride and help the Terlingua School Athletics department by checking out the 24/7 online website that showcases a huge variety of merchandise and apparel that can be customized. Go Paisanos! bit.ly/468iuUm
Cross Country Teams competed in Crane on September 2nd. Top finishers for each team were: Brooke Jenks for High School Girls 14:38, Adriel Guevara for High School Boys 23:05, Edna Gomez for Middle School Girls 19:07, and Hank Reed for Middle School Boys 14:11. Congratulations to all of the Finishers: Severino, Garrett, Zach, Usiel, Gabriel, Asa, Odalis, Nereida, Desiree, Jake, Andrew, Edgar, Xiomara, Miliery, and Noemi.
BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
bit.ly/4613O9u
ART IN ALPINE
Thank you to all the artists who exhibited in the Abstract Art Show! The show ends this Tuesday, September 12th. Please come by and pick up your artwork by 4:30pm on that day. If you need to drop by earlier (today), it will be OK. Artists or their representative will need to sign for the artwork being picked up. Thanks again and it was a great show!
A Note from the Black & White Show Curator:
Any submissions into the Black and White show must be brought to the gallery and checked in by staff by 4pm on Tuesday, September 12. Also, the reception will be held this coming Friday, September 15 from 5pm to 7:30pm. We'd love members to come and enjoy the reception and feel free to bring any finger foods, drinks, etc. Special note: All framed items must be in a black or white frame and any item meant to hang must be wired for hanging.
TWO LOCAL FIRES - PRESS RELEASES
At approximately 0629, Monday, September 11th, Terlingua Fire Units were dispatched to the report of a structure fire at Big Bend Resort. Upon the arrival of Tinder 1, a single-story family dwelling was found to be partially involved with flames and smoke showing from the Bravo side of the structure. The fire started on the front porch and spread to the exterior wall of the structure. The fire burned through the wall and began to run through the insulation. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and stopped the fire progression interiorly. Other than minimal water damage inside the structure and smoke damage, the structure can be salvaged. Two occupants were inside asleep at the time of the fire. A huge thank you to local citizens for taking care of the occupants and attempting to control the fire prior to TFEMS' arrival. Deputies with the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office also began to battle the flames prior to our arrival. Terlingua Fire units were en route, on scene, and had fire containment within 15 minutes. Approximately 200 gallons of water was used to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
At approximately 1410 on September 9, 2023, Brush 1 and Tinder 4 were dispatched to the report of a grass fire on the Terlingua Ranch. Upon the arrival of Brush 1, a single story structure was found to be fully involved with heavy smoke and flames showing. The fire spread to a pile of railroad ties on the Charlie side of the structure. Terlingua Fire units were en route, on scene, and had fire containment within 38 minutes. The fire was started by an overheated motorcycle battery charger on the Bravo Side of the structure. No suspicion of arson. Approximately 400 gallons of water was used to extinguish the flames.
Stay safe, J. Thomason, FF/EMT
Terlingua Fire & EMS
Public Information Officer
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