Terlingua Moon
Volume 32, No. 30
July 27, 2021 by FreeBird

        "Beam me up, Scotty!" 

 – Capt. James T. Kirk

Did you know – there are three species of Agave in Big Bend?  The Agave havardiana, (often called a Century Plant) pictured above is the off-spring of a plant rescued from the yard of someone who wanted it to be removed nearly 30 years ago.  The parent plant bloomed July, 2013.  Life often moves slowly in the desert.  The second species of Agave is the indicator plant of our Chihuahuan Desert, the Agave lecheguilla, commonly referred to as lechuguilla.  The third species is actually a hybrid of the first two species, the Agave gracilipes.  It looks like a large lechuguilla or a small century plant.  I don’t know how old this Scott’s Oriole is, but I know he loves to sit high on this Agave and sing his beautiful song. 

Brewster County Commissioners Court – will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Brewster County Courthouse.  For more information, see Agenda Commissioners Court Meeting July 28,2021 

A MUSIC FESTIVAL! – Viva Big Bend 2021 kicks off Wednesday, July 28 at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua!  The lineup includes Tessy Lou Williams (6:30 p.m.) followed by Bob Livingston (8:30 p.m.). This is a free show presented by Visit Big Bend.
  
    Livingston played on many of Jerry Jeff’s most iconic albums including the quintessential, ¡Viva Terlingua!  Bob and his band will be doing a special Jerry Jeff/Viva Terlingua tribute in his shows at the Starlight Theatre and also at the Spicewood Restaurant in Alpine July 29. 

    The festival includes venues in all counties of the tri-county area and runs through Sunday,
August 1.  For ticket information and the entire music festival schedule, see Viva Big Bend.

At the Cactus Farm (north of the little Burro Country Store) ‑‑ Mondays at 6 p.m., Spanish classes with Yvonne Diaz as facilitator.  Classes are free or small donation will be accepted toward Cactus Farm expenses.  Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Blues music is back.   All are welcome!  Come and join us.

Espresso ... y poco mas ‑‑ It's going to be a hot week but we've got your cold beverages covered!  Iced coffees, smoothies and more.  We also serve breakfasts, lunches and packed picnics.  Our ingredients are the freshest and everything is made to order whether it's your eggs in the morning or your lunch salad or sandwich.  Check us out for freshly baked pastries and more.

    We have a full menu from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. seven days a week.  While you are here, enjoy free wifi, local newspapers, and super comfortable outdoor seating in the shade.  Located in the Ghost Town.

Covid back on the rise – Brewster County currently has 14 active cases of Covid.  As of July 19, 59% of county residents have received one dose of vaccine; 51% are fully vaccinated.  Keep your guard up and stay safe y’all!

 

LOCAL BUSINESS CONTACTS:

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

Dig Terlingua
Septic Systems and Dirt Work
Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046.
713.907.5259

Ginchy Gas House
Automotive Repair, Fleet Maintenance, Heavy Equipment and Hydraulic Repair. 432-371-3830 or email ginchygashouse@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Basecamp Terlingua
Basecamp Terlingua is hiring for our reservations team and one or more full or part-time housekeepers. Please email carrie@basecampterlingua.com or call 432-294-1149 to apply.