Terlingua Moon
Volume 31, No. 14
April 7, 2020
Edited by FreeBird
“The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird symbolizes the strength and freedom of America. But as latter-day citizens we shall fail our trust if we permit the eagle to disappear.” ―
Texas DOT
Does your vehicle registration expire this month? Due to the state of emergency, on March 16, 2020, Governor Abbott issued a waiver from the requirement to renew registration. You may choose to take no action during the waiver period. If you take no action, when the state of emergency has passed you will have 60 days to have your vehicle inspected and complete the registration process.If you have already obtained a passing vehicle inspection, you may renew your registration online at https://renew.txdmv.gov/.Please see our pinned post, and www.txdmv.gov/covid-19, for more information and answers to frequently-asked questions.
LATEST UPDATE ON UNEMPLOYMENT IN TEXAS
The Texas Workforce Commission announced a new method Friday for assisting unemployment applicants as the department takes in an unprecedented number of claims.
The plan is to stagger contact to TWC by having Texans call and access the unemployment benefits portal at specific times based on their area code. The recommended times are as follows:
Area Codes Beginning with 9
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. - noon.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. - noon.
Area Codes Beginning with 3, 4, 5, 6
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Codes Beginning with 7, 8
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - noon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - noon
Area Codes Beginning with 2
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
More than 500,000 Texans have filed unemployment claims in the last two weeks as a result of COVID-19, and the surge in applications has led to long wait times, overwhelmed call centers and has created technical issues with the Unemployment Benefit Services portal.
Big Bend Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Fund
Please visit bigbendaid.org for information on local resources available to Brewster County residents during this time. The Big Bend Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Fund is maintaining this site and is welcoming updates and donations. Applications for assistance will be open soon.
Please visit bigbendaid.org for information on local resources available to Brewster County residents during this time. The Big Bend Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Fund is maintaining this site and is welcoming updates and donations. Applications for assistance will be open soon.
Brewster County Implements “Stay at Home” Order in Response to Covid-19
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend have received notice that Brewster County officials have decided to enact a “stay at home” order for all Brewster County residents in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The order went into effect March 31st, 2020 at 11:59PM and will continue until 11:59PM April 7th, 2020. Travel exceptions will include any essential travel for work/groceries/banks/post office/law enforcement/medical etc. For information on additional exceptions and limitations please visit the Brewster County website.
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend have received notice that Brewster County officials have decided to enact a “stay at home” order for all Brewster County residents in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The order went into effect March 31st, 2020 at 11:59PM and will continue until 11:59PM April 7th, 2020. Travel exceptions will include any essential travel for work/groceries/banks/post office/law enforcement/medical etc. For information on additional exceptions and limitations please visit the Brewster County website.
Along with the “stay at home” declaration, local businesses have also been affected with restaurants offering “to go” service only, bars being closed until further notice, and hotels/motels/RV parks/ campgrounds and short term rentals being closed as well. Current County Orders have all accommodations closed until April 9, 2020 with the possibility of further extensions.
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend advise any guests who had planned to visit the area to contact your lodging partner for cancellation procedures and consider visiting later in the year. For up to date Covid-19 information you can go to VisitBigBend.com.
Big Bend National Park Temporarily ClosedThe National Park Service announced today that effective April 3, Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River will be temporarily closed to all visitors until further notice.
No entry will be allowed into the park, except for employees, residents, and other authorized persons. Through traffic will be prohibited, as will travel on Terlingua Ranch Road (known locally as the Marathon Road) within park boundaries.
To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
Brewster County - Public Notice
Regular Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 9:30 A.M.
Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom
201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas
Regular Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 9:30 A.M.
Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom
201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas
Brewster County Courthouse Offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in observance of Good Friday.
Terlingua American Legion
Legion will remain closed until end of April. Decision to open will be made as soon as ban because of Corona virus has been lifted. Dennis Yancy Post Commander
Legion will remain closed until end of April. Decision to open will be made as soon as ban because of Corona virus has been lifted. Dennis Yancy Post Commander
West Texas Plants
Spring flowers are here at West Texas Plants! A great variety of pretty
flowering shrubs, annuals and perennial plants. All plants are
specifically chosen for the ability to live in our area. Bougainvillea,
sages, copper canyon daisies, gopher plants and oleander are just a few
of the groovy plants to come check out! Swing by the yard behind the EMS
station 9 to 3 Monday through Friday to see all the pretties!
Spring flowers are here at West Texas Plants! A great variety of pretty
flowering shrubs, annuals and perennial plants. All plants are
specifically chosen for the ability to live in our area. Bougainvillea,
sages, copper canyon daisies, gopher plants and oleander are just a few
of the groovy plants to come check out! Swing by the yard behind the EMS
station 9 to 3 Monday through Friday to see all the pretties!
Big BendMotor Inn
PLEASE OBSERVE: 4 in store, 6 ft distance & hand sanitizing
MOTOR INN HOURS 371-2483
STORE 7:00AM TO 7:00PM
CARRY OUT TOGO 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!
BE SAFE- SOUTH COUNTY WILL PREVAIL
Southern State Management
Here is the Link to the SBA page for submitting.
https://www.sba.gov/disaster/apply-for-disaster-loan/index.html
Here is the Link to the SBA page for submitting.
https://www.sba.gov/disaster/apply-for-disaster-loan/index.html
Canyon Brew at Far Flung Outdoor CenterYes 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! Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!
Many Stones has fresh eggs and dried beans. Zunia Gold, Anasazi, Pinkeye, Mortgage Lifter, Boltice, Cannelline, Cliff Dweller and Moki Bean soup mixes, and Colorado River beans. Eggs in fridge out front and beans on table. Please put money under the front door. Sorry store is closed.
Bee Mountain Hardware
We will reopen Monday April 6th with "to go" orders only. Bring us a list or call in what you need. We'll have a walk up window for your order. Large items will be placed out back . Thanks for your patience during all this craziness.
We will reopen Monday April 6th with "to go" orders only. Bring us a list or call in what you need. We'll have a walk up window for your order. Large items will be placed out back . Thanks for your patience during all this craziness.
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)
thetownelectrician@bigbend.net
432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533 (Cell)
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.
Espresso ... y poco mas!
Reduced days now: Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m to 1 p.m.
Ask us about our new online ordering! Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. Book mark the online order page, too. We will have gift cards shortly. Stay safe!
Reduced days now: Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m to 1 p.m.
Ask us about our new online ordering! Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. Book mark the online order page, too. We will have gift cards shortly. Stay safe!
Taqueria El Milagro
Closed until further notice. We miss you all and can't wait to get back! Stay safe!
Closed until further notice. We miss you all and can't wait to get back! Stay safe!
Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115
Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791. Licensed, bonded and insured.
940.255.2723
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 & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046. 713.907.5259
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
Shot Time Liquors Drive Thru
Open 12 to 6, Monday – Saturday
Come swing on thru to grab a couple of cold ones and a pack of smokes. Or, stock up for a quarantine stay by snagging a carton of smokes and a case of your favorite brew. We are fully stocked and ready to fill your order! And don’t forget the snacks and ice!
iVIVA TERLINGUA!
Open 12 to 6, Monday – Saturday
Come swing on thru to grab a couple of cold ones and a pack of smokes. Or, stock up for a quarantine stay by snagging a carton of smokes and a case of your favorite brew. We are fully stocked and ready to fill your order! And don’t forget the snacks and ice!
iVIVA TERLINGUA!
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
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
If we all stay home, practice social distancing, and follow all of the guidelines sent by our local county officials, maybe, just maybe, none of us will have to deal with this. Please, STAY SAFE! We ARE all in this together.
COVID-19 patient care instructions -What to do if you live with someone who may have coronavirus
(Huffington Post, 3-19-20)
(Huffington Post, 3-19-20)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-to-do-living-with-someone-coronavirus_l_5e729252c5b6f5b7c53d9a6d
This just in . . .
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