Terlingua MOON
April 27, 2020 Volume 32, No. 17
By Cactoosie
“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” ―
Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.) We’re on the web at: theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com
The state of the lockdown—and the application to our fair haven, is and will change daily, it seems, if not moment to moment. Details are available online at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/opentexas.aspx
While we figure this all out, remember: wearing a mask protects others even more than yourself— and, washing your hands protects you, so keep it up!
While we figure this all out, remember: wearing a mask protects others even more than yourself— and, washing your hands protects you, so keep it up!
Less than 7 months until the U.S. Presidential (and other state/ local) elections. Register to vote NOW! Find out more at https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ or call/ write/ email: Texas Secretary of State, P. O. Box 12060, Austin, TX 78711-2060. elections@sos.texas.gov 800.252.VOTE (8683) or 512.463.5650
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)
Big Bend Ranch State Park: The Contrabando trail system at Big Bend Ranch State Park opened Thursday, April 23. The East and West Contrabando Trailheads are accessed from FM 170. No other parts of the park including visitor centers are open. Visitors must purchase their day use permits online and are expected to adhere to TPWD’s COVID-19 guidelines
Chili Pepper Café now open daily 9 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week. ToGo orders only
Call 371 2233
CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Yes we’re still open and serving our same great “Grab-n-Go” breakfast options! Stop by or call ahead (432.371.2633) for your daily dose of caffeine.
SPECIAL: Drip coffee and any food item for $5! Bring your mug and save a buck! Open from 8am -11am Monday-Friday with quick service!
From VOICES: Hey all! It looks like we are going to have to take a step back from promoting Voices this year. There is a great way for everyone to still be involved by donating or purchasing one of the lovely pieces that Katherine Crawford at 361-813-4905 has put together. We are all in this together and we will make it through, so let’s continue to be diligent!
MOTOR INN HOURS 371-2483 PLEASE OBSERVE: only 4 customers in store, 6 ft distance & please use hand sanitizer by door.
STORE hours with Grab N Go Food 7:00AM TO 7:00PM
CARRY OUT FOOD 7:00AM TO 3:00PM
FRONT DESK & GIFT SHOP 9:00AM TO 4:00PM
SHOWERS & LAUNDRY 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
PROPANE SALES (Mon – Sat) 9:00AM TO 4:30PM
ASK about “BUY 5 GET ONE FREE” Punch card
THANK YOU, we appreciate your Patronage!
If you want to have a Wylie water tank on the next load, please let us know.
We realize that money's tight right now; we don't cash your deposit check until
your tank is in your possession, and we can make arrangements with you for the
balance in case our local economy doesn't recover quickly. The salesman told me
that as of last Friday, delivery is roughly 2 weeks from the time I call the order in.
I don't call in the order until the load is filled; there's room for 4 or 5 more now.
Prices remain the same as they were a few months ago. And we also have valves.
You can call us for details. 371-2506 or (512)924-22506
Espresso ... y poco mas! We're still cooking and serving Big Bend Roaster's coffee
Wednesday through Sunday - 8 a.m to 1 p.m.
We have online ordering. Just ask us about how to do it.
Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. Book mark the online order page, too. We now have gift cards available. Check our Facebook page for the latest news!
CENSUS
If you haven’t completed the 2020 Census yet, please don’t wait! The Constitution mandates that a census be taken every 10 years to count ALL PEOPLE living in the United States.
Census data are used to distribute billions of dollars in federal funds to states and local communities for health, education, housing, and infrastructure programs. The Census is also used to determine how many seats in the House of Representatives each state has. State and local officials use Census results to help redraw congressional, state, and local district boundaries. Have you ever wondered why your neighbor across the street is in a different district than you are? The chance to change that is coming up, but we need an accurate count of everyone living here.
You can fill out your Census form online at www.2020census.gov in less than 10 minutes! You don’t have to wait for a letter in the mail, or a person at your door/gate. Your personal information is protected by law and responses are strictly confidential. The Census Bureau can only use your answers to produce statistics. In fact, every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life.
If you need help or have any questions, please call (432-371-2902) or email me (colando@co.brewster.tx.us) any time. Thanks, and stay safe Terlingua! -Sara Allen Colando
**** SHOT TIME LIQUORS **** HOURS 19 - 9 Monday thru Friday. We have Grain alcohol in stock once again. It is a limited supply - so come get a bottle before they are gone again. As always, we make sure that every item that comes into our store has been sanitized before we give it to you. Our ‘Safety First’ motto will stay intact as we all start trying to see what sort of ‘NORMAL’ we will have on the other side of our ‘NOW’
Big Bend COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund was set up to help Brewster County residents deal with hardships caused by the pandemic. Volunteers from Alpine and Terlingua started the fund through Big Bend Citizens Alliance—a Terlingua-based non-profit organization.
The first round of applications has been processed and awards are going out - special thanks to Porter's, West Texas National Bank, Out West Feed & Supply and the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce. Our sincerest gratitude to everyone who so generously donated!
We are now ready for round #2 of applications. The deadline for the second round of applications is May 15th. The first round issued funds to 54 qualified individuals and 3 local nonprofits. The Salvation Army, Alpine Unit made an offer to pay electric, water and gas bills for the applicants up to $150 each
The fund is taking online applications for assistance at bigbendaid.org. The Marathon post office, Terlingua Crisis Center, WesTex Community Credit Union, and Alpine Community Credit Union are serving as pick-up and drop-off locations for printed applications.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, the Big Bend Citizens Alliance and the City of Alpine will present the 1 on 1 on 1 Livestream Music Festival, a free 2-day fund raiser event. The festival highlights both the isolation and the online intimacy that we are all experiencing as artists share their music with listeners around the region, the state or even the world. More information can be found at http://bigbendaid.org/1-on-1-on-1-livestream-music-festival/
To donate online, visit bigbendaid.org. Checks made payable to Big Bend Citizens Alliance with “pandemic relief fund” in the memo field can be mailed to PO Box 202, Terlingua, TX 79852 or deposited at West Texas National Bank in Alpine and Terlingua.
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA 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. We meet in a group of less than five, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
In Stock at All Energies: Solar Racking, UV resistant wire, battery cables and DC breakers are in stock as well. Also, brand new 320W and 400W panels can be ordered. If you need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874
Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723
Dig Terlingua – We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.
We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046
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