by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!
March 24, 2020
"Three-word sentences can make all the difference: 'I miss you.' 'I love you.' I know many New Yorkers are anxious and worried. But we're all in this together. Let's support each other. ... At the end of the day, love wins, always. And it will win again through this virus."
Terlingua, you got this! I love you! I miss you! (-Editor.)
OUR FRIEND ROGER
Roger Cutforth passed away December 24th, 2019 at the age of 75. He was a Terlingua resident for over twenty five years. An obituary will be posted in the local papers the week of March 26th with further details.
BIG BEND AREA SUPPLY ASSISTANCE
A Facebook Group has formed for LOCAL Big Bend area people to reach out if they need something during social distancing and supply shortage. Find it at "Big Bend Area Supply Assistance."
For the latest local news about how we are dealing with the Corona Virus, go to THESE THREE LOCAL SOURCES AND SUBSCRIBE OR BECOME A MEMBER OR JUST READ ONLINE FOR FREE:
BIG BEND SENTINEL
https://bigbendsentinel.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-live-updates-from-big-bend-sentinel-and-presidio-international/
BIG BEND GAZETTE
https://www.facebook.com/The-Big-Bend-Gazette-102924546435606
MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
marfapublicradio.org
PANDEMIC RESPONSE - MAKE SOME MASKS?!
Several Terlingua area seamstresses are working on a project to help keep Big Bend safe by making masks for the hospital, which really wants them. They have no criteria for a workable mask. We have patterns and are getting fabric and supplies. The school has agreed to let us leave supplies there for people and to receive completed masks. We are trying to keep a good social distance between ourselves so that no one suffers in trying to help. If you would like to be involved, if you have ideas or suggestions, or want to either sew or donate fabric or have a machine someone can use, please let us know. Let's keep Big Bend safe. Write or call me if you have any questions. There is something you can do! Sarah Bourbon
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!
Due to Covid-19, we are only open for take out service and will try to maintain our normal hours of 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day. Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. Stay safe!
CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
Yes, we’re still open and serving our same great “Grab-n-Go” breakfast! Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine. Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Bring your mug and save a buck! Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service! Don’t forget to stop by the Far Flung office to check out our recent markdowns and our BRAND NEW arrivals!
GET SOME BARBECUE AT RUSTIC IRON
Post-spring-break schedule
Wed-Sat 11 a.m. till out ..
Thanks, DB
TERLINGUA FEVER FOOD TRUCK - CURBSIDE PICK-UP
With everything that is going on down here in Terlingua, we decided to take actions to help as much as possible. We have free meals for students and elderly, PB&J, grilled cheese, and turkey and cheese. We are also doing a "Terlingua Buddy Menu"
BREAKFAST
2 Burritos Grande for $9.95
LUNCH & DINNER
2 CHEESE BURGERS & FRIES For $19.95
2 Borracho Chicken/ Drunken Chicken- 2 Full Chicken for $29.95
1 pound of wings with fries for $19.95
We are Located at BJ's RV Park in the Heart of Terlingua!!
We are working hand by hand with The Terlingua Family Crisis Center, Mike, and Dr. Sam, Ms. Beth from BJ's RV Park on Getting Delivery Set up!!! In the next few Days, even up to Terlingua Ranch!!! Please share so other may benefit for this!!
ALON GAS STATION
is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., same with motel front desk for change for showers, gift shop items. Laundromat is 9-5. Last load must be in by 3:30 p.m. or you will have your stuff inside until 9 a.m. the next day. Three people at once inside the laundromat please and practice social distancing. Big Bend Cafe is doing take-out plus the hot-box food to purchase. Showers are open still 8-5 until further notice. Thank you all for keeping everyone updated on our businesses and community.
SHOT TIME LIQUORS
is open from 12 to 6pm. We have a well stocked store. If you have to stay home, at least do it with your favorite adult beverages. Our drive-thru is also open - please feel free to use it during our regular business hours.We have plenty of ice, smokes, and snacks to go with your brews.
WASHINGTON, D.C. and TERLINGUA, TEXAS
Ms. Betina Willmon, a teacher at Big Bend High School in Terlingua, Texas, was nominated for the Hannah E. (Liz) MacGregor Teacher of the Year award. The MacGregor Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by the former National History Day Board of Trustees president, Dr.
James F. Harris, in honor of his late sister, and is awarded to one high school teacher annually.
Each of the 58 National History Day affiliates may nominate one high school teacher for this award, and Ms. Willmon is the senior division nominee from Texas. Every nominee for the $10,000 award is a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to engaging students in historical learning through innovative use of primary sources, implementation of active learning strategies to foster historical thinking skills, and participation in the National History Day Contest. All nominees will receive $500, each, as a result of their nominations.
BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
are not found online yet, except for one. There is one recent one press release and the latest declaration at: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/news-information/press-releases/ http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amended-Declaration-of-Local-State-of-Disaster-Due-to-Public-Health-Emergency-March-23-2020.pdf
COUNTY JUDGE ELEAZAR CANO
Contact with questions:
Eleazar.cano@co.brewster.tx.us
(DON'T) VISIT BIG BEND RIGHT NOW - STAY HOME PLEASE
Brewster County to Close Hotels, RV Parks, Camping and Short-Term Rentals Today Due to Corona Virus Pandemic. Alpine, Texas – (March 23, 2020) - Brewster County Commissioners voted to close hotels, RV Parks, Campgrounds and Short-Term Rentals effective at noon today March 23, 2020 until April 2nd. The closure may be extended if deemed necessary by local officials. As of this Press Release, no confirmed cases of Corona Virus (COVID-19) have been found in Brewster County.
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend advise any guests who had planned to visit the area to check with their respective lodging partners regarding cancellations and refunds. Other businesses in the area are also affected with restaurants offering only “to go” orders and bars closed as is the case across the state of Texas.
For the latest details on affected areas and other information regarding Brewster County during this global crisis, please go to visitbigbend.com or check our Facebook page or twitter feed.
FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured 940.255.2723
THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN
Charles Turvey, Owner/Master Electrician TECL# 31504, ME# 326558 Local, Licensed, Insured. thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533 (Cell)
SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION
Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.
Doing business in Terlingua since 2009!
Call us for an estimate on your next job - big or small.
Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. jackinterlingua@yahoo.com or 214.709.2771
Stay Safe and Stay Strong Terlingua!
STUDY BUTTE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
SBWSC - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and federal regulations have established treatment requirements for public water systems to prevent waterborne pathogens such as viruses from contaminating drinking water. COVID-19 is a type of virus that is particularly susceptible to disinfection and standard treatment. SBWSC is maintaining adequate disinfectant treatment in accordance with TCEQ’s rules to ensure continued health protection of drinking water. System efficiency is better than ever due to fixing several major leaks throughout the system these past several months. The office is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. If you have a water issue, please call 432.371.2933 (Office TWT 10am-3pm), 432.371.2913 (Maintenance Office) or 432.386.2628 (Emergency Cell Phone#) - PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. Payments can be made Online (go to www.studybuttewater.com for details), dropped off at the WTNB drive thru window or mailed.
Thanks, LaNetta Barnes
Study Butte Water Supply Corp
PO Box 148; 20 Ghost Town Rd
Terlingua, TX 79852
sbwateroffice@bigbend.net
432.371.2933
DIG TERLINGUA
We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046 713.907.5259
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Sorry, we are closing until further notice due to Covid-19.
Stay safe and we hope to see you again soon!
EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
In support of the health of our friends and family the Earth and Fire Gallery will be mostly closed for an unknown period of time.
Check out our FB page for updates. And, don’t forget. We can ship if you contact us there with what you’d like to buy. It’s always time for ART!
CACTUS FARM (with social distancing, of course)
Jackass Flats would like to remind and invite our Terlingua Ranch Community to consider growing your own produce. Here at the Cactus Farm we have soil, some containers, some seeds available to grow here within our hoop house. You can also bring or build your own containers if you choose. We ask that you Label your containers to identify your own items. Care for/water and consume YOUR OWN PLANTS ONLY.
If you are interested or have questions please refer your questions either in comment or PM to our page to Valerie who is part of our team. She is previous organic farmer with a wealth of knowledge in gardening/canning, raising of beef/lamb/turkey/beekeeping and poultry.
JACKASS FLATS
Just an FYI we are OPEN at the store. As long as we can still receive supplies. We have no plans to close at this time ...however we are not taking any reservations for camping or Air BnB until further notice per Brewster County mandates.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK CLOSES ALL OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND LODGING
In response to guidance from the White house, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Governor Abbott, and Brewster County Commissioners, the National Park Service today announced additional modifications to operations at Big Bend National Park in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/big-bend-national-park-closes-to-all-overnight-camping-and-lodging.htm
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK IS MODIFYING RIVER OPERATIONS TO IMPLEMENT LATEST HEALTH GUIDANCE
Today the National Park Service is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote public safety. As of Friday, March 20, all river operations in Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River are closed until further notice.
ATTENTION RECYCLERS (with social distancing)
Last day to recycle will be this coming Saturday, March 28th, from 9-12, at the ball fields next to the school (follow sign). ONLY THINGS ACCEPTED at this time:
-aluminum cans
-tin cans (clean ONLY).
The National Park will not be able to accept the trailer until further notice, so our trailer will be locked down after Saturday. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY RECYCLING THEREABOUTS: the area will NOT be monitored and you will not be recycling, you will be LITTERING, and bad karma will come to you!
CASA DE LA CULTURA -- FCCBB IN GHOSTTOWN (with social distancing)
ROLL CALL! South Brewster County: if you or a loved one is or may be in need of disaster relief including: food, water, minor medical attention, or just being checked upon; please PM me so I can get a head count.
#terlinguaunited's primary objective is to keep the young children and elderly that are in need, and immobile taken care of during this international crisis.
As of now we're giving out sandwiches but within the week our goal is to be able to deliver meals to some capacity, depending on our turn out.
Also looking for volunteers (who will be socially distancing) to meet with folks at designated pick up locations to help with dispersement. All information will be kept confidential. Please share! It is our responsibility to take care of our community, let's step up to the plate.
https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCrisisCenterOfTheBigBend/
THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP OF AA (with social distancing, 10 or less at each meeting)
meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.
LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF
Covid-19 Disaster Relief Fund of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance is in the works. This disaster relief fund will help people whose lives have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff Davis counties. Online donations to the fund coming soon, but you may donate now by mailing a check to: Big Bend Citizens Alliance, PO Box 202, Terlingua, TX 79852
Please make your check payable to Big Bend Citizens Alliance and write “Disaster Relief Fund” in the memo line.
We are also connecting the network of existing non-profit organizations whose services we can fund, as well as establishing criteria for supporting individuals whose needs are not met by other groups or programs. If you or your organization would like to help, please message us.
BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER SARA ALLEN COLANDO
apologizes for missing office hours this past week. Future availability depend on whether or not she's still sick. You can reach her by email at colando@co.brewster.tx.us or call/text my mobile phone at 432-244-7656. Send some good thoughts her way. She's a hero in my book. THANK YOU, SARA!!!!!!!!!!
OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP
will be closed until further notice. We will open, or intermittently open, as soon as possible. Stay safe, South County.
BIG BEND CHURCH
Effective Immediately: All church meetings will be canceled for the next 2 weeks: Mar 22 - April 1. Please do take the time for personal devotion/Bible study and prayer for our community, medical community and those in decision making roles. And always remember, our Lord and Savior is our every present helper. Check the upcoming Moon for possible closure beyond April 1.
TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN
Weekly farmers market is taking a temporary hiatus, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and local health officials. Please watch this space for future announcements, and follow us on Facebook for more updates. If you would like to contact a vendor directly and need contact info, please call or text Sara at 432-244-7656 or email saracolando@gmail.com with your questions. Thanks for your help to #flattenthecurve of coronavirus in our community!
CENSUS IS OPEN
Get 'r done.
https://2020census.gov/en.html
"Three-word sentences can make all the difference: 'I miss you.' 'I love you.' I know many New Yorkers are anxious and worried. But we're all in this together. Let's support each other. ... At the end of the day, love wins, always. And it will win again through this virus."
Terlingua, you got this! I love you! I miss you! (-Editor.)
OUR FRIEND ROGER
Roger Cutforth passed away December 24th, 2019 at the age of 75. He was a Terlingua resident for over twenty five years. An obituary will be posted in the local papers the week of March 26th with further details.
BIG BEND AREA SUPPLY ASSISTANCE
A Facebook Group has formed for LOCAL Big Bend area people to reach out if they need something during social distancing and supply shortage. Find it at "Big Bend Area Supply Assistance."
For the latest local news about how we are dealing with the Corona Virus, go to THESE THREE LOCAL SOURCES AND SUBSCRIBE OR BECOME A MEMBER OR JUST READ ONLINE FOR FREE:
BIG BEND SENTINEL
https://bigbendsentinel.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-live-updates-from-big-bend-sentinel-and-presidio-international/
BIG BEND GAZETTE
https://www.facebook.com/The-Big-Bend-Gazette-102924546435606
MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
marfapublicradio.org
PANDEMIC RESPONSE - MAKE SOME MASKS?!
Several Terlingua area seamstresses are working on a project to help keep Big Bend safe by making masks for the hospital, which really wants them. They have no criteria for a workable mask. We have patterns and are getting fabric and supplies. The school has agreed to let us leave supplies there for people and to receive completed masks. We are trying to keep a good social distance between ourselves so that no one suffers in trying to help. If you would like to be involved, if you have ideas or suggestions, or want to either sew or donate fabric or have a machine someone can use, please let us know. Let's keep Big Bend safe. Write or call me if you have any questions. There is something you can do! Sarah Bourbon
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!
Due to Covid-19, we are only open for take out service and will try to maintain our normal hours of 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day. Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. Stay safe!
CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
Yes, we’re still open and serving our same great “Grab-n-Go” breakfast! Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine. Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Bring your mug and save a buck! Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service! Don’t forget to stop by the Far Flung office to check out our recent markdowns and our BRAND NEW arrivals!
GET SOME BARBECUE AT RUSTIC IRON
Post-spring-break schedule
Wed-Sat 11 a.m. till out ..
Thanks, DB
TERLINGUA FEVER FOOD TRUCK - CURBSIDE PICK-UP
With everything that is going on down here in Terlingua, we decided to take actions to help as much as possible. We have free meals for students and elderly, PB&J, grilled cheese, and turkey and cheese. We are also doing a "Terlingua Buddy Menu"
BREAKFAST
2 Burritos Grande for $9.95
LUNCH & DINNER
2 CHEESE BURGERS & FRIES For $19.95
2 Borracho Chicken/ Drunken Chicken- 2 Full Chicken for $29.95
1 pound of wings with fries for $19.95
We are Located at BJ's RV Park in the Heart of Terlingua!!
We are working hand by hand with The Terlingua Family Crisis Center, Mike, and Dr. Sam, Ms. Beth from BJ's RV Park on Getting Delivery Set up!!! In the next few Days, even up to Terlingua Ranch!!! Please share so other may benefit for this!!
ALON GAS STATION
is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., same with motel front desk for change for showers, gift shop items. Laundromat is 9-5. Last load must be in by 3:30 p.m. or you will have your stuff inside until 9 a.m. the next day. Three people at once inside the laundromat please and practice social distancing. Big Bend Cafe is doing take-out plus the hot-box food to purchase. Showers are open still 8-5 until further notice. Thank you all for keeping everyone updated on our businesses and community.
SHOT TIME LIQUORS
is open from 12 to 6pm. We have a well stocked store. If you have to stay home, at least do it with your favorite adult beverages. Our drive-thru is also open - please feel free to use it during our regular business hours.We have plenty of ice, smokes, and snacks to go with your brews.
WASHINGTON, D.C. and TERLINGUA, TEXAS
Ms. Betina Willmon, a teacher at Big Bend High School in Terlingua, Texas, was nominated for the Hannah E. (Liz) MacGregor Teacher of the Year award. The MacGregor Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by the former National History Day Board of Trustees president, Dr.
James F. Harris, in honor of his late sister, and is awarded to one high school teacher annually.
Each of the 58 National History Day affiliates may nominate one high school teacher for this award, and Ms. Willmon is the senior division nominee from Texas. Every nominee for the $10,000 award is a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to engaging students in historical learning through innovative use of primary sources, implementation of active learning strategies to foster historical thinking skills, and participation in the National History Day Contest. All nominees will receive $500, each, as a result of their nominations.
BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
are not found online yet, except for one. There is one recent one press release and the latest declaration at: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/news-information/press-releases/ http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Amended-Declaration-of-Local-State-of-Disaster-Due-to-Public-Health-Emergency-March-23-2020.pdf
COUNTY JUDGE ELEAZAR CANO
Contact with questions:
Eleazar.cano@co.brewster.tx.us
(DON'T) VISIT BIG BEND RIGHT NOW - STAY HOME PLEASE
Brewster County to Close Hotels, RV Parks, Camping and Short-Term Rentals Today Due to Corona Virus Pandemic. Alpine, Texas – (March 23, 2020) - Brewster County Commissioners voted to close hotels, RV Parks, Campgrounds and Short-Term Rentals effective at noon today March 23, 2020 until April 2nd. The closure may be extended if deemed necessary by local officials. As of this Press Release, no confirmed cases of Corona Virus (COVID-19) have been found in Brewster County.
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend advise any guests who had planned to visit the area to check with their respective lodging partners regarding cancellations and refunds. Other businesses in the area are also affected with restaurants offering only “to go” orders and bars closed as is the case across the state of Texas.
For the latest details on affected areas and other information regarding Brewster County during this global crisis, please go to visitbigbend.com or check our Facebook page or twitter feed.
FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured 940.255.2723
THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN
Charles Turvey, Owner/Master Electrician TECL# 31504, ME# 326558 Local, Licensed, Insured. thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533 (Cell)
SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION
Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.
Doing business in Terlingua since 2009!
Call us for an estimate on your next job - big or small.
Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. jackinterlingua@yahoo.com or 214.709.2771
Stay Safe and Stay Strong Terlingua!
STUDY BUTTE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
SBWSC - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and federal regulations have established treatment requirements for public water systems to prevent waterborne pathogens such as viruses from contaminating drinking water. COVID-19 is a type of virus that is particularly susceptible to disinfection and standard treatment. SBWSC is maintaining adequate disinfectant treatment in accordance with TCEQ’s rules to ensure continued health protection of drinking water. System efficiency is better than ever due to fixing several major leaks throughout the system these past several months. The office is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. If you have a water issue, please call 432.371.2933 (Office TWT 10am-3pm), 432.371.2913 (Maintenance Office) or 432.386.2628 (Emergency Cell Phone#) - PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. Payments can be made Online (go to www.studybuttewater.com for details), dropped off at the WTNB drive thru window or mailed.
Thanks, LaNetta Barnes
Study Butte Water Supply Corp
PO Box 148; 20 Ghost Town Rd
Terlingua, TX 79852
sbwateroffice@bigbend.net
432.371.2933
DIG TERLINGUA
We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046 713.907.5259
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Sorry, we are closing until further notice due to Covid-19.
Stay safe and we hope to see you again soon!
EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
In support of the health of our friends and family the Earth and Fire Gallery will be mostly closed for an unknown period of time.
Check out our FB page for updates. And, don’t forget. We can ship if you contact us there with what you’d like to buy. It’s always time for ART!
CACTUS FARM (with social distancing, of course)
Jackass Flats would like to remind and invite our Terlingua Ranch Community to consider growing your own produce. Here at the Cactus Farm we have soil, some containers, some seeds available to grow here within our hoop house. You can also bring or build your own containers if you choose. We ask that you Label your containers to identify your own items. Care for/water and consume YOUR OWN PLANTS ONLY.
If you are interested or have questions please refer your questions either in comment or PM to our page to Valerie who is part of our team. She is previous organic farmer with a wealth of knowledge in gardening/canning, raising of beef/lamb/turkey/beekeeping and poultry.
JACKASS FLATS
Just an FYI we are OPEN at the store. As long as we can still receive supplies. We have no plans to close at this time ...however we are not taking any reservations for camping or Air BnB until further notice per Brewster County mandates.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK CLOSES ALL OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND LODGING
In response to guidance from the White house, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Governor Abbott, and Brewster County Commissioners, the National Park Service today announced additional modifications to operations at Big Bend National Park in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/big-bend-national-park-closes-to-all-overnight-camping-and-lodging.htm
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK IS MODIFYING RIVER OPERATIONS TO IMPLEMENT LATEST HEALTH GUIDANCE
Today the National Park Service is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote public safety. As of Friday, March 20, all river operations in Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River are closed until further notice.
ATTENTION RECYCLERS (with social distancing)
Last day to recycle will be this coming Saturday, March 28th, from 9-12, at the ball fields next to the school (follow sign). ONLY THINGS ACCEPTED at this time:
-aluminum cans
-tin cans (clean ONLY).
The National Park will not be able to accept the trailer until further notice, so our trailer will be locked down after Saturday. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY RECYCLING THEREABOUTS: the area will NOT be monitored and you will not be recycling, you will be LITTERING, and bad karma will come to you!
CASA DE LA CULTURA -- FCCBB IN GHOSTTOWN (with social distancing)
ROLL CALL! South Brewster County: if you or a loved one is or may be in need of disaster relief including: food, water, minor medical attention, or just being checked upon; please PM me so I can get a head count.
#terlinguaunited's primary objective is to keep the young children and elderly that are in need, and immobile taken care of during this international crisis.
As of now we're giving out sandwiches but within the week our goal is to be able to deliver meals to some capacity, depending on our turn out.
Also looking for volunteers (who will be socially distancing) to meet with folks at designated pick up locations to help with dispersement. All information will be kept confidential. Please share! It is our responsibility to take care of our community, let's step up to the plate.
https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCrisisCenterOfTheBigBend/
THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP OF AA (with social distancing, 10 or less at each meeting)
meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.
LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF
Covid-19 Disaster Relief Fund of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance is in the works. This disaster relief fund will help people whose lives have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff Davis counties. Online donations to the fund coming soon, but you may donate now by mailing a check to: Big Bend Citizens Alliance, PO Box 202, Terlingua, TX 79852
Please make your check payable to Big Bend Citizens Alliance and write “Disaster Relief Fund” in the memo line.
We are also connecting the network of existing non-profit organizations whose services we can fund, as well as establishing criteria for supporting individuals whose needs are not met by other groups or programs. If you or your organization would like to help, please message us.
BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER SARA ALLEN COLANDO
apologizes for missing office hours this past week. Future availability depend on whether or not she's still sick. You can reach her by email at colando@co.brewster.tx.us or call/text my mobile phone at 432-244-7656. Send some good thoughts her way. She's a hero in my book. THANK YOU, SARA!!!!!!!!!!
OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP
will be closed until further notice. We will open, or intermittently open, as soon as possible. Stay safe, South County.
BIG BEND CHURCH
Effective Immediately: All church meetings will be canceled for the next 2 weeks: Mar 22 - April 1. Please do take the time for personal devotion/Bible study and prayer for our community, medical community and those in decision making roles. And always remember, our Lord and Savior is our every present helper. Check the upcoming Moon for possible closure beyond April 1.
TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN
Weekly farmers market is taking a temporary hiatus, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and local health officials. Please watch this space for future announcements, and follow us on Facebook for more updates. If you would like to contact a vendor directly and need contact info, please call or text Sara at 432-244-7656 or email saracolando@gmail.com with your questions. Thanks for your help to #flattenthecurve of coronavirus in our community!
CENSUS IS OPEN
Get 'r done.
https://2020census.gov/en.html
HANG IN THERE, EVERYBODY, AND STAY SAFE! STAY HOME IF YOU CAN!
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