Terlingua MOON
March 1, 2022
Vol.33 No. 9
by Million sMiles
"We have one life, one shot at all the glorious things of life, and we walk about constricted, apologetic, afraid. We have so little time; we have so little space upon which to spread our love and our talents and our kindness. Run toward life fulsomely and freely." ~ Tennessee Williams
VOTE Tuesday - the Community Center 7 am to 7 pm
BREWSTER COUNTY COURT HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2022
TEXAS INDPENDANCE DAY
Special Commissioners Court Friday, March 4 in Alpine 9:30 am
Agenda here: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Special-Comm.-Court-3_4_2022.pdf
If you need help with utility bills (electric, propane), weatherization, OR would like to see if you are eligible for Medical assistance under the Indigent Healthcare Assistance Program, the women from Alpine will be at the Crisis Center once again on this coming Friday, from 10-3 (with an hour lunch break at 12). For help with utilities, please bring: Proof of income and two ID's, (one with a photo), as well as ID for children: a birth certificate and one other, such as shot record, school report card, or social security card. Also, bring your utility bills.
For Medical Assistance, you must be a resident of Brewster or Presidio County; the website is bbrhd.com and includes the application and documents required in addition to the application for services.
The next issue of the Big Bend Gazette will be a March-April issue, coming out Wednesday, March 16th. The news stand price is $1.00.
Please let publisher Mimi Smith know about your events: music, fundraisers, and celebrations, and your ongoing fitness / exercise classes. Anything occurring between March 17th and May 31st, 2022.
msmith.justicetexas@gmail.com
(432) 386-5508 - text first, please.
Are you ready for the races? Chihuahua Races are scheduled for March 26 2022!
Part of the proceeds of the shirt sales will go back to the Family Crisis Center of Terlingua! Shirts will be available next week!
TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY
The Terlingua Trading Company is accepting applications for spring break and beyond. We have positions available for cashiers, receiving clerks and backup help. Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details.
Shot Time Liquors - Last call for the best wine sell ever ending this week. As well as as; Room 101 has Macanudo Baron De Rothschild Lonsdale cigars 10% off the purchase of a full box, while supplies last.
Join your friends and neighbors at the monthly POATRI property owner’s potluck the first Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm, at the Bunkhouse on Terlingua Ranch. Please bring a dish to share. The next potluck is Thursday, March 3rd.
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
Come celebrate the 186th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico with the annual impromptu parade between the Porch and the High Sierra celebrating the sacrifices of those who won our freedom that has been so easily forgotten by native Texans and unknown by the naturalized and visitors.
The parade is scheduled to begin around 5:30 P.M. (but is notoriously late) at the Porch. The route will leave for the High Sierra, then turn around back to the Porch. Gathering for the parade will be at any time necessary for the preparation of your "float" to make the 5:30 start. Please try to attend with a float or just as a spectator. Hope to see you there!
Milky Way Treats will be closed until late March. I’m sorry for any inconvenience this causes. I’m looking forward to being back home soon and opening the Saturday Morning Bakery cart!! Gracias Terlingua!
Free Health Clinic ‑‑ Big Bend Church will be hosting a FREE Health Clinic! Monday - March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No Covid Tests or vaccines! Please share the info!
Earth and Fire Gallery
We’re welcoming Lori Griffin as our Guest Artist for the month of March. We’ll have a fun reception Saturday, Mark 12, with food and wine. BYOB and Chair and stay awhile.
FOOD COMMODITIES THIS WEEK: Volunteers VERY much appreciated for: Wednesday, March 2, to help to unload truck; Thursday for preparing boxes, and for Friday's distribution 10-3 (need someone to sit at front table, as well as someone to help carry boxes). Please call Family Crisis Center at 432-371-3147 if you'd like to volunteer or with any questions. If you need a box, please come between 10 and 3 on Friday. Many MANY thanks to our volunteers over the past months: Amory, Ana Marie, Angela, Bambie, Carolyn, Fran, Kara, Kathy, Kerri, Leeann, Leralee, Maggie, Marie, Paula, Sarawyn, Aaron, Anton, Calhoun, Carl, Carlos, Dakota, DB, Diego, Irving, Ivan, James, Jeff, John, Johnny, Julio, Marc, Rob, Robert, Roger, Roman, Rory, Ryan, Sam, Terry Tim, Troy, Zbnek and, of course, Collie for helping keep the Free Porch straightened up! If y'all see these fine folks around, give them a heads up and a thanks for helping out the community!
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)
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.
A HUGE thank you to the wonderful volunteers who showed up, prepared fabulous food, cleaned, weeded, worked hard, planted and shared the love for the Terlingua Community Garden!
The Garden will be celebrating the 15 year anniversary on Earth Day weekend. Save the Date and plan to join us to raise funds to continue the Dream!
McDonald Observatory will host its first Dark Skies Festival, sponsored by Apache Corporation
Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2022
McDonald Observatory Frank N. Bash Visitors Center near Fort Davis, Texas
Save the dates of April 29-30 for McDonald Observatory’s inaugural Dark Skies Festival! This family-friendly celebration of the night sky will feature daytime and evening activities, tours of facilities, telescope viewing, educational activities, guest speakers, food, and live music. A new exhibit on protecting dark skies, funded by Apache Corporation, will debut at the Frank N. Bash Visitors Center.
Admission to daytime programs and events will be free. Reservations will be required for evening programs. A detailed schedule of events will be published at http://mcdonaldobservatory.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Rebecca Johnson, Communications Mgr.
McDonald Observatory
The University of Texas at Austin
512-475-6763
Ash Wednesday Service: Santa Inez - Ghostown Church
All are welcome to join us in an Evening Prayer and Ash Wednesday service at 5pm March 2nd. Bilingual prayer books are available. The Episcopal Church welcomes all.
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
3rd Six Weeks Honor Roll: 1st: Benjamin, Ezra, Joe, Uziel, 2nd: Andrew D., 4th: Andrew L., Laiten, Jake, Melissa, Elijah, 7th: Asa, 9th: Brooke, Luna, Shyla, 11th: Kaycie, 12th: Maritza
4th Six Weeks Honor Roll: 1st: Benjamin, Ezra, 4th: Andrew L., Jake, Melissa, 7th: Melody, Asa, Phillip, 9th: Brooke, Luna, Shyla, 10th: Zach N., 11th: Ethan, Melenie, Kaycie, Jenni B., 12th: Zach E., Gimena, Chasin
High School track athletes participated in their 1st track meet of the season this past Saturday in Fort Stockton amongst much larger schools and stiff competition. Brooke Jenks took home 1st in 300m Hurdles, 3rd in 100m, and 4th in Discus. Gimena placed 4th in Shot Put. Also representing the Paisanos were Shyla, Luna, Romina, and Griffin. Proud of you, Paisanos!
Fundraising Event for Childhood Cancer
Check out Brooke's Blossoming Hope for Childhood Cancer Foundation's Facebook page for information on a spectacular event held along the Devil's River outside of Del Rio. Distances of 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon are available. The event takes place on April 23rd.
Big Bend Girl Scouts
Cookie Sale Booth this Saturday, March 5th at the Motor Inn Gas Station from 10am-1pm. We have lots of Tag-a-Longs, Do-si-Dos, and Lemon Ups! Please come by and help us reach our goal! $4 per box: Cash or Check made out to Big Bend Girl Scouts. Thank you for your support.
Ribbon Cutting ‑‑ Hey folks, I’d like to invite the community and all surrounding areas to the Ribbon Cutting at DB’ Rustic Iron BBQ on March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Hosted by the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce. Snacks and libations provided. See y’all then—
Taqueria El Milagro
New, longer hours: Wednesdays thru Sundays 2 pm until 9 pm. Traditional, authentic tacos, Mexican food, steaks and more with fun outdoor seating. BYOB. Drive thru window for to go orders. Call 432 372 2060 for any questions or to order ahead!
Espresso ... y poco mas
Welcome to Terlingua and the Ghost Town! We have a great atmosphere for breakfast and lunch. Best coffee in town and home cooking made to order! We have gluten free items too. We're open 7:30 am until 2 pm daily. Great food, great views!
This week the Starlight Theatre presents:
Thursday Night - Stephanie Hatfield & Bill Palmer
Friday Night - Laird Considine
Saturday Night - Carlos Maxwell & Ted Arbogast
Monday Night - Blind Squirrel
As always Restaurant opens at 5 and serves till 10, Music from 6-9, Full bar from 5-midnight (till 1am on Saturday night)
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
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