Terlingua Moon
Volume 32, No. 36
September 7, 2021 by FreeBird

“Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be.”
-- Temple Grandin

Regular Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court –– will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. at the Brewster County Commissioners Courtroom.  Members of the public are encouraged to watch meetings live online.  For the agenda and how to watch, go to Brewster County Commissioners Court. 

NEW Hours of Operation –– The City of Alpine is expanding the Recycling Center Operating Hours.  (The Recycling Center ONLY services City of Alpine and Brewster County Residents.  Be prepared to present a City utility bill or proof of residence.)
Effective Sept. 1st, 2021:
New Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Last load 4:50 pm)
Closed Sunday – Monday
    For more information, visit:  https://www.cityofalpine.com/departments/keep_alpine_beautiful_alpine_recycles!/index.php.

Help the Tri-County Voter Promoters –– Get Online Deputy Voter Registrar Training.

        The Travis County Tax Assessors Office is holding online (Zoom) events that you can register for.  The zoom training lasts about one hour, after which you are mailed a deputy voter registrar certificate for Travis County.  This certificate can be used to register voters in Travis County, but it can also be presented to Tax Assessors or Voter Administrators in other counties, who will then, at your request, give you a deputy voter registrar certificate to use to register voters in their county.  This is the way that members of our group became deputy voter registrars in Jeff Davis, Brewster, and Presidio counties last year.

        Upcoming training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th, at 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M.; and Saturday, September 11th, at 10:30 A.M.  You can go to the website of the Travis County Tax Assessors Office to register.  The link below brings up a web page with a link that says:  Reserve your spot to attend.  Clicking on this link brings up a list of training sessions by date.  Just click on the one with the date and time you want and fill out the requested information.  You do need to join the zoom session promptly at the appropriate time, and participate in the session until the end, or you will not be sent the certificate.  Some of these sessions do fill up, so sign up for the session you want as early as possible.  The training is very helpful, and very professionally done.

        Obviously, another very straightforward way to become a deputy registrar is to get certified at the appropriate tax assessors’ or voter administrators’ office in Fort Davis, Alpine, or Marfa.  If you choose this way, you will be required to answer test questions after reading state rules and regulations that apply to deputy voter registrars.

        Please take the time to become a deputy voter registrar, and help us register voters during September, 2021, National Voter Registration Month. It is well worth the effort:  Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar.

Paisano Post –– from Terlingua CSD.  Student Council officers for the 2021-2022 school year: President-Gimena Garcia, Vice President-Jenni Baeza, Secretary-Kaycie Krueger, and Treasurer-Giselle Hernandez. Their sponsor is Mr. Adam Daley.

        Elementary and Middle school students will begin preparing for UIL academic contests this fall.  Both competitions will be held in early December with the elementary event in Sanderson and the middle school event in Comstock.  Ms. Christin Orren is the Elementary and Middle School UIL Academic Coordinator.  Go Paisanos!

Dutch Oven Cook-off Potluck Weekend ––  October 8, 9, 10th, 2021.  Music & Art Show and much much more!  $10 wristbands for sale at the gate.  Featuring: The Derailers from Austin, Texas; The Sarah Burton Band from Canada; Niko Laven & the Boom Chucks . . . with 20 of our local Best Big Bend Musicians and Artisans.  Presented by Jackass Flats Improvement Association.  Event held at the Little Burro Country Store/Pavilion off Hwy 118.  50 miles south of Alpine, Texas on Terlingua Ranch.  Cook-off entry forms available at the Little Burro Country Store.  Camping reservations available through HipCamp.com.  Jackass Flats lodging available through airbnb.com.

Many Stones –– just got a new shipment of rocks and minerals.  Ring no longer sells eggs but has lots of nice gift items and plants.  Also four spools of barbed wire, a number of fish tanks with the "stuff" and washer, dryer and small fridge.

        CW Jeffrey has an as new queen bed for sale $400.00, and an over 100-year old red glass dinner set made by Glcoloc of France, plus an antique cedar chest.  You have to go see these items.  He has the first house on Ross Drive across from the BBQ on 170.  Speak to him loudly...he is deaf.

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)

Earth and Fire Gallery –– here’s hoping you will join us as we welcome Molly and Zoey at a guest of the month reception on Saturday, September 11.  About 6 P.M. ‘til whenever.  Oh, the fun we’ll have!

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA –– meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  We wear masks during the meeting, and observe distancing.  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.

Shot Time Liquors –– With the exception of barbecued meats, if you are smoking it we are accessorizing it!  We have a new selection of ashtrays, glass storage containers, various scented smoke-eliminating candles, new glow-in-the-dark cigarette cases, and dug outs ready for *whatever* you're putting in them.  New cigars have just arrived; several varieties of Deadwood and Room 101 cigars are in stock in limited quantities.  Crown Royal “ready to drink” 4 pks (12 oz cans) were $18 w/ tax for cola, peach, and apple on sale now for $13!  Come check out the rest of our ready to drink selection for these great flavors: vodka soda, tequila paloma, gin & tonic, vodka mule, and tequila margarita!

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

Taqueria El Milagro –– Join us for authentic Mexican food in a great outdoor setting Wednesdays through Sundays 4 P.M. until 9 P.M.  We also have a drive thru window for to go orders. Call 432 372 2060 to order.  Get your tacos (all kinds) elote, steaks, stuffed baked potatoes and more.  BYOB and make a party!

Espresso ... y poco mas –– the go to place in the Ghost Town for the best coffee in Terlingua.  We also serve a full breakfast menu as well as a great lunch menu.  All cooked to order!  7:30 A.M. until 2 P.M., seven days week.  While you here, enjoy free wifi, local newspapers and super comfortable outdoor seating in the shade.  Located in the Ghost Town.

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