Terlingua Moon

Volume 32, No. 9 March 2, 2021 by FreeBird

Black is not white; white is not black; 50 shades of gray lie in between. Where the middle is, is yet to be seen.
-- Wise Old Owl

CELEBRATION OF LIFE -- There will be a celebration of life ceremony for Gina Abbot on Saturday, March 20th at the Old Firehall, 321 Legion Road, Terlingua, TX. Gina was the owner of the Spa at Lajitas and a long-time resident loved by countless locals. She passed suddenly on 02-10-21 at the Firehall. The service will start at 2pm followed by Potluck Dinner and live music provided by local musicians. Also Sunday morning -- Gospel Singing and breakfast. All are invited. Free onsite campsites are available for anyone who would like to stay overnight. Thank you "Terlingua Pete". For more info I can be reached via Facebook or Messenger.

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER -- Sara Allen Colando will have office hours on Monday, March 8th from 8AM to 3PM. Please stop by and see me at the South Brewster County Emergency Response Center (a/k/a Terlingua Fire & EMS headquarters) with your questions and concerns. You can also call 371-3103 during office hours, or email <colando@co.brewster.tx.us> any time.

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SPECIAL MEETING -- There will be a Special Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court in Terlingua/Study Butte on Wednesday, March 31st. This public meeting will be held at the Red Pattillo Community Center, and will begin approximately at 10AM. The agenda will be posted on Friday, March 26th.

TAX RELIEF FOR TEXANS -- The Internal Revenue Service announced victims of this month's winter storms in Texas will have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. More information is available at: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/victims-of-texas-winter-storms-get-deadline-extensions-and-other-tax- relief.

CONSUMER PROTECTION ALERT: Excessive Energy Bills. AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his Consumer Protection Division is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes and offers tips to protect yourself from excessive and potentially unlawful charges after the recent winter weather storm:

•   Turn off autopay on utility bills and review each bill prior to paying.

•   If you have trouble reading or understanding your bill, please visit Office of Public Utility Counsel.

•   If you would like to file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General, visit our online complaint form:

  http://txoag.force.com/CPDOnlineForm.
  Price-gougers may be required to reimburse consumers and may be held liable for civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation with an additional penalty of up to $250,000 if the affected consumers are elderly. You can learn more about the consumer complaint process here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer- complaint.

         

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS -- If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccination and are interested in receiving one, please call the Jeff Davis County judge’s office at (432) 426-3968 (M-F: 9-12 & 1-5) and ask to have your name and contact number placed on the waiting list. Per Texas DSHS guidelines, preference will be given to those who qualify in the 1a and 1b groups, but as the State begins to transition to the next phase, we need to know how many in our area still need the vaccine so that we may plan accordingly. This will be the Moderna two-dose vaccine and only available for those 18 yrs and older who have not received their first dose.

As vaccine becomes available, we will contact people on the waiting list and make appointments. You do not need to be a resident of Jeff Davis.

—Vickie Fowler, Director

SPEAKING OF VACCINES – From Marfa Public Radio’s February 26 Newsletter, here’s a breakdown of some of the facilities in the Big Bend currently offering vaccines:

•   Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, call 432-837-0430 to be placed on a waiting list.

•   Preventative Care Health Services clinics in Alpine, Marfa, and Presidio, sign up here.

•   The Department of State Health Services clinic in Marfa, register here.

•   The Prescription Shop in Alpine, call 432-837-3498 to register.

•   Jeff Davis County, call 432-426-3968 to be placed on a waiting list with the county judge.

For a list of other vaccine distributors in the area, and information on how to get registered through them, visit our West Texas vaccination guide.

DB’S RUSTIC IRON BBQ -- Open at 11am until sold out. Starting on Monday, March 1st, we will be open 7 days a week all of March and may carry on through the following months until the wave subsides.

NOW HIRING!!! -- The Terlingua Trading Company has a job opening for a backup cashier two evenings per week. Please stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for an application.

SHOT TIME LIQUORS -- Spring is springing and we are all heading outdoors. We can help with that! We have some wonderful recyclable coolers from Igloo. And to fill them, boy do we have the fun stuff - Ranch Water, Crown and Cola, Crown and Peach Tea, Moonshine Mules, Moonshine ‘Rita’s, Moonshine Blackberry Lemonade, BuzzBallz of several flavors. And we haven't even started on the WINES IN CANS! These babies are the bomb ... BPA free-lined cans, throw them in a cooler, no corkscrew, 2 glasses per 375ml can ... and the wine is decent brands. And finally, can we talk about Meade! What's not to love here. Meridian Hive is from Austin and is Gluten free and as delicious as you would expect. And this is just a tiny taste of our canned offerings to help you enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS with no bottles weighing you down!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY -- We welcome Guest Artist Lori Griffin back to the Gallery for the month of April. We’re always excited to see the new treasures she shares. Stop by any day from 9 AM to 6 PM.

FRESH, HOMEMADE PASTRIES! -- Milky Way Treats - our new Saturday morning dessert cart - will be OPEN, Saturday, March 6 - open from 8:30am til sell-out! Come by and check out our fresh "Opening Day" treats: Cookies, gluten-free brownies, scones, cinnamon rolls, granola, marshmallows and more! Located in the Bee Mountain Hardware parking area, next to Sandy's shop (Quicksilver Trading Co), Hwy 118.

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. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. Leave a message and we'll get back to you.

 

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.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD --

•   The Robotics Class competed in their 2nd round of competitions virtually. The FIRST Tech Challenge is organized

  through the University of Texas-El Paso.

•   Round 2 competitions were held virtually for Spelling, Computer Science, Accounting, Current Issues, and

  Literary Criticism in preparation for the UIL District Academic Meet which will be held in-person in Rankin on

  March 25th.

•   Mock History Fair was organized by Ms. Willmon. Luna, Asa, Cynthia, Laila, Chase, Melenie, and Kaycie all

  presented their projects to teacher "judges" in preparation for the Sul Ross History Fair which will be held in- person on March 3rd. Good Luck Paisanos!

  BIG BEND GIRL SCOUTS -- Girl Scout Cookies will only be available via the following website:https://DigitalCookie.GirlScouts.org/scout/asa684073. Our initial order of 400 boxes sold out fast. Thank you for your support. Profits from the Cookie Sales will go toward sending the troop to camp at Mitre Peak this summer. The Girl Scouts organization has extended the Cookie Sale for about 3 more weeks.

  TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO -- Terlingua's most authentic Mexican food serving from 5-10 PM Wednesdays through Sundays. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos and more. Fun outdoor seating, byob and drive through to go orders. 432 371 2060.

  ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS -- Spring is in the air! Start your day with the best coffee in town, amazing views, home cooking, newspapers and get tips from the locals on the area!

  Full menu, smoothies, picnics to go and more. Our menu includes eggs any way you like them, breakfast burritos, fantastic sandwiches, salads, homemade pastries, and more. We pack your picnics, too! Best place in Terlingua to start your day! 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

  DR. JAY KIRK -- the owner of Clark Chiropractic Odessa, TX, will be in Study Butte on Saturday, March 6, at Big Bend Church. 8 am -12 noon and 1pm-3pm if there are enough people to fill the morning appointments. To schedule appointments call and ask for Trisha at his office 432/337-5553. She will give you information on scheduling appointments, rates etc. He is very reasonable. The papers to fill out are on his website: https://clarkchiropractictx.com. If you do not have a computer to access the forms you can pick up a copy of the forms from the office at the Chisos Mining Company Motel in Study Butte. If we get enough people interested, he will try to come down every month. Come and see him, you will be glad you did.

  ATTENTION - LATE NOTICE!  Girl Scout cookies coming to town, Saturday, March 6th at noon. Setting up at DB's BBQ. See you there.

  FREE MEDICAL CLINIC -- Hello! My name is Mallory McMahon, and I am the mission trip coordinator for the Texas Rural Health Association at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. We are having a free medical clinic in the West Texas area 3/8-3/12 as part of our spring break. We will be offering sports and work physicals, wellness exams, Diabetes and Hypertension screenings, ultrasound imaging, physical therapy, and more.

 

We are very grateful for the opportunity to serve west Texas and eager to help as many people as possible. I have attached a flyer to help spread the word. Thank you!

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