Monday, November 23, 2020

 by Million sMiles



Terlingua MOON

November 24, 2020

Vol.  31   No. 47


“It’s not Happiness that brings us Gratitude.  It’s Gratitude that brings us Happiness!”

Monterey Bay Holistic


Big Bend Resort Adventures Café

Thanksgiving Menu

Restaurant Hours

Breakfast 7-10AM

Lunch 11:00AM to 4:00PM

Until supplies last

Take out or Dining in

$16.95 per adult, children $9.95

 Roast Turkey & Gravy

Ham Glazed, Cranberry Sauce

Mashed Potatoes, Yams,

Cornbread Stuffing, Green Bean,

Corn Medley, Chef Signature Salad, Dinner Rolls

 Dessert:  Pecan Cobbler or Pumpkin Pie

 Reservations (suggested) can be made by calling (432) 371-2244 


High Sierra Bar & Grill

Thanksgiving Dinner Special

Thursday Dinner available Noon - Close

Turkey Ham Mashed Potatoes Gravy Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie Green Beans Corn Stuffing Chocolate Pie!!! Add your desert for $3!!

Thursday Music - Patrick Smith & Spoons

Saturday Music -Special Guest Musician -  Moses & Guests    (432)371-3282

Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church will have services on Saturdays at 5pm. The Episcopal Church welcomes all. Peace be with you.


Join us at the Starlight for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26th! 

We will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving menu for dine in and take out. 

Pre orders for the Thanksgiving Feast To Go will be open until November 25th. If you would like to pre order, please email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Pre orders will ONLY be taken through email. To go orders can be placed day of at the Starlight Cantina between 5-9 PM or until sold out.

Restaurant dining is first come first serve for parties under 10 people. We have limited reservation slots for parties 10+, if you would like to make a reservation please email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Reservations will ONLY be taken through email. 


This week at The Starlight 

Monday, November 23rd - JEROME EFRAIM 6-9 PM 

Wednesday, November 25th - KARAOKE NIGHT 9 P.M - Midnight

Thursday, November 26th - RYAN ROBERTS 6-9 PM 

Friday, November 27th - JACOB ALAN JAEGER DUO W/ KRIS WADE 6-9 PM

Saturday, November 28th - LAIRD CONSIDINE 6-9 PM

Sunday, November 29th - JACOB ALAN JAEGER DUO W/ KRIS WADE 6-9 PM


Taqueria El Milagro

Happy Thanksgiving week!  We will be open regular hours all weekend.

Everything a taco stand should have and more.   BYOB and enjoy some of Terlingua's best dining. Located in the heart of Terlingua.   We pride ourselves on fresh ingredients and great service.  Come see us!

Fun outdoor seating is available or call in your to go orders at 432 371 2060 and pick up at our drive thru window.

Open Wednesdays through Sundays ... 5PM until 10PM. 


Espresso ... y poco mas

Open regular hours Thanksgiving weekend for your  breakfast and lunch dining.  Free wifi, incredible views and cooked to order food.  

We serve only beans from Big Bend Roasters.  The best in the region!   Smoothies, salads, guac, eggs any way you like them, and a great standard menu.  Eat in, take out or have us pack a picnic for you. Open from 7:30 a.m to 2 p.m. seven days a week


Road Repair Project to Begin

A major road repair project is set to begin Friday, November 20, 2020.  Over the next two months, road crews will be busy making much needed improvements to many park roads.  Big Bend National Park visitors and area residents should expect temporary delays of up to 30 minutes and, in some cases, temporary road closures.

To view the full news release, please visit Big Bend National Park's news release page:

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm


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)


It’s hair time again!!! Call or text for your appointment. I will be there Nov 30- Dec 4. I won’t be back again till after Christmas. Book now don’t wait!! Haircuts, color, and products! Also gift certificates will be available.  Kaci


Lajitas Golf Resort is hiring! We are currently looking to fill a number of positions including: Hostess, Busser, Dishwasher, HVAC Technician, Facilities Maintenance, RV Park Attendant, Golf Pro Shop Attendant, and IT Support Technician.

Full time positions receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus two weeks of paid vacation a year! Other perks include daily lunch provided, complimentary golf(based on availability), free laundry facilities, employee fitness center and swimming facilities. If interested please apply on Coolworks, and reach out to Human Resources at tswift@lajitasgolfresort.com


Earth and Fire Gallery

We’re open 9 AM to 6 PM most every day just west of y Poco Mas Coffee Shop, with many unique treasures.  Our guest artist, Zoe Jakobsky, will only be here through the end of the month so hurry on down!


POATRI elections are upon us! - You have until the end of the month to make sure you can vote in the 2021 POATRI Board of Directors Elections. Is your correct address on file at the POATRI office? If you are a new property owner, have you completed the process necessary to be included as an owner in the POATRI database? Are you current on all fees and assessments?  Not sure? The POATRI office, (432) 371-3146.  Check out POATRI.org for additional news or information


Water at Terlingua Ranch Lodge - 5 gallon bottled water is now available at Terlingua Ranch Lodge office during regular business hours for 7.00 Refundable bottle deposit is $9.50.  Potable and Non-Potable water can be purchased at the office from 9am to 3pm daily.  The well is taking longer and longer to refill during this drought.  Be a good neighbor, ration accordingly and please don’t exceed the allotted quantity limits per account. We are working on well improvements and infrastructure upgrades.


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, Bulldozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.

Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches.

We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046.

Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.

713.907.5259


Brewster County Commissioners Court regular meeting December 2.  Agenda here:

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AGENDA-Commissioners-Court-Special-Meeting-December-2-2020.pdf

Watch zoom live on FB or later on Brewster County FB page


Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD

From Ms. Crockett: The 4th grade Science Class really found enlightenment during their Circuits Lab.

From Ms. Reed: High school students will have the opportunity to compete virtually against other high school students in the state for the following events: Accounting, Computer Science, Number Sense, Current Issues & Events, and Literary Criticism. The 1st round of the competition will be in January. Happy Thanksgiving Break Paisanos!


The Joee May Barnes Memorial Scholarship Fund is virtual this year.  The “Go Fund Me” account is at:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/joee-may-barnes-memorial-fundraiser-2020?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&__FB_PRIVATE_TRACKING__=%7B%22loggedout_browser_id%22%3A%22e17761a8208eb63ea058df673d03c9ef01d9dc79%22%7D&fbclid=IwAR028s0OIthFQMnKNV3D0tk1qRCCi95JcHg10giqt2nN7nMxNBPNkYhXStE

  Or you can mail checks to POBox 174, Terlingua, TX 79852. Make checks payable to - BBEC (Big Bend Education Corp).  I want to thank our Community and Friends for all your support- year after year - to keep this Scholarship going for our Terlingua Graduates..!  Lanetta Barnes


Latest Covid news:

https://bigbendsentinel.com/2020/11/14/coronavirus-live-updates-for-the-big-bend-region/


Burn Ban is on for Brewster County

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ORDER-PROHIBITING-OUTDOOR-BURNING-as-of-11-18-2020.pdf


Amateur radio license class 

December 2, 9, 16, and January 6 

630 to 7:50 PM at the Cactus Farm 

The free classes aim to motivate and inform Terlingua Ranch residents on how to get an FCC license and the use of radio in South County. There are three levels of FCC amateur licenses. The classes here are for the first two levels. The only requirement for a license is to pass administered test.

For more information or to register for the class send an email to Scott at 

k15anq@outlook.com


Texas Department of State Health Services shows 167 active cases for Brewster county, 93 for Presidio county, 22 for Jeff Davis county. Updated to 6 fatalities for Brewster County, 7 for Presidio County, 0 for JD County.  6 hospitalizations in Brewster County

Last update to data was on 11/23  

Make wise choices. 


Two Nations ~ One Park

How a big dream for the US and Mexico could help both countries

Zoom meeting Thursday, Nov 19 at 5 pm

by Rick LoBello - El Paso Zoo Education 

Meeting ID   856 1772 6222

PassCode       CDEC2020


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, wear masks, and practice Social Distancing…


Big Bend State PARK UPDATE: 

PARK REMAINS OPEN; SAUCEDA RANGER STATION TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Another BBRSP staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing has been completed and the employees with potential exposure are in quarantine. Due to the nature of the potential exposure and staffing levels, the park will remain open. However, Sauceda Ranger Station (park interior) will be closed from 11/24 - 11/28. Showers, restrooms, and services at Sauceda will be unavailable.  

Please check in at Fort Leaton State Historic Site or Barton Warnock Visitor Center for your permit, map, and orientation needs.  We apologize for the inconvenience but appreciate you for bearing with us as we all navigate these unusual times. Stay safe and healthy!


ShotTime Liquors 

We are hiring

Do you need some holiday cash?

 Our hours are the best in town 

9:30 to 2:30 or 2:30 to 9:30 

Come by and pick up an application


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