TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 33 No. 18
April 26, 2022
"the way i see it, hard times aren't only about money, or drought, or dust. hard times are about losing spirit, and hope, and what happens when dreams dry up."-- Karen Hesse
Medical Covid Booster Clinic Scheduled
Date: May 12
Time: 10:00 - 2:00
Place: Big Bend Church
Last day to register with me is May 10th!!
I need the following information when signing up:
Which Booster? (2nd, 3rd. Or 4th)
Which Vaccine? Moderna or Pfizer
Or? Testing only
Bring your vax card - if you have one.
Call CC Krull or text: 512-415-0560
Email: krullcc@gmail.com
Tivo's Place Closed for Summer
Tivo's Place is going to be closing his doors for the summer. Only Tivo's Place, not the motel. Thank you very much to the locals for your business. Maybe soon I’ll see you in Study Butte or Terlingua in October. God Bless you and I love you all!
Study Butte WSC Addresses Fliers
An anonymous flier was recently posted, urging members to send letters to the SBWSC Board of Directors asking them to stop awarding commercial water meters.
I am asking you to ignore any such request. The SBWSC is NOT a planning organization. Our mandate is to provide the residents of Terlingua/ Study Butte with good quality drinking water. END OF STORY
We have been funded by various government loans and grants which have enabled us to provide an outstanding water service in the most unlikely of places. We have been successful. However, restricting access would be illegal and violate the terms of our various grants and loans. Without these various grants and loans the already high cost of the SBWSC water would rise considerably. Possibly as much as double.
The water is from the Santa Elena aquifer and our wells are over 1000 feet deep. The water, as pumped from the ground, does NOT meet the requirements of the TCEQ and as such, needs treatment. SBWSC has one of the most sophisticated water treatment plants in the United States and because of this we are able to supply water of OUTSTANDING quality. We have backup generators to keep water flowing even after extended outages. This all costs money for which we are dependent upon government grants and loans.
We have meetings of the Board of Directors every month. These meetings are open to the public and if you have concerns, that is the place to voice them.
If you don't approve of the decisions of the Board of Directors you, the members, can replace them at our Annual General Meetings. You are all invited but only members can vote.
If you want to slow down commercial development then Incorporate Terlingua/Study Butte, form a council and planning department, elect representatives and then start imposing restrictions on the community. In the meantime leave us out of your political squabbles. We have a job to do and it does not include imposing arbitrary rules on who can or can not receive water.
Thank you.
John Holroyd,
President and Chairman of the Board SBWSC
Shot Time Liquors
**REORGANIZATION LIQUIDATION**
New Hours are noon to six until May. Someone over bought way too many Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequilas! Close-Out Sale at cost for $17.09 per 750ml bottle while supplies last. They make great ranch water cocktails!
Milky Way Treats
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, from 9am til sell-out! We make fresh, made from scratch goodies, with alot of love! Come on down and enjoy Cinnamon Rolls, Kolaches, Cake, Pie, Gluten-Free options and more - we have a little something for everyone. We're located on 118, next to Sandy's Shop, in the Bee Mountain Hardware Store parking area. Gracias, Terlingua!
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.
MAMMOS ON THE MOVE!
The mobile mammogram service will be here on TUESDAY JUNE 7th from 9AM to 4PM. The screening takes approximately 10 minutes, and it must be a year since your last mammogram. You must be 40 years of age or older, and you need to bring ID and your insurance card (if you have insurance). Most insurances are accepted, and private pay is available. To schedule an appointment or if you have more questions, please call 915-577-0100 today!
¡MAMOGRAFÍAS DIGITALES!
El servicio de mamografía móvil estará aquí el MARTES 7 DE JUNIO de 9AM a 4PM. El examen tardará aproximadamente 10 minutos y debe haber pasado un año desde su última mamografía. Debe tener 40 años de edad o más, y debe traer identificación y su tarjeta de seguro (si tiene seguro). Se aceptan la mayoría de los seguros y hay pago privado disponible. Para programar una cita o si tiene más preguntas, llame hoy al 915-577-0100.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Home cooking in the Ghost Town. Breakfast, lunch and the best coffee in town. We only use the freshest of ingredients and have a great menu! The seating is comfy, the views are amazing and we have some strong wifi for your use. We're open 7:30 am until 2 pm daily.
Taqueria El Milagro
Tacos, steaks, great sides, all authentic Mexican recipes. Everyone will find something to love on the menu. We have fun outdoor seating and are BYOB so bring a group and a bottle and make a party for yourselves. Also, we have a drive thru window for those who want to go orders.Just call 432-372-2060 for any questions or to order ahead.
Visit Big Bend 25th Anniversary Celebration & Complimentary Hospitality Training
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend will be celebrating their 25th anniversary during National Travel and Tourism Week the first week of May. The Council plans fun filled events as well as complimentary hospitality training provided by the Texas Mountain Trail in association with Texas A&M AgriLife. The free hospitality training is limited to 24 persons per session. Register today by calling the Visit Big Bend office at 432-837-3915 or by emailing info@visitbigbend.com. Events will take place in both Marathon and Study Butte, Texas over a two-day period.
The first round of events will start Monday, May 2nd in Marathon, Texas with hospitality training at the Marathon Community Center from 1 pm to 5pm and a celebration afterward at Marathon Motel’s Rita’s Cantina. Tuesday, May 3rd kicks off in Study Butte, Texas at the Red Pattillo Community Center
for hospitality training from 1pm to 5pm with the anniversary celebration happening at the Big Bend Resort and Adventures Party Barn from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
There will be good eats and great music by Rick Ruiz and Tony Lujan both days. Remarks will be made by local officials and the heads of the Brewster County Tourism Council. The schedule of events are as follows:
Event 1
Date: May 2, 2022
Location: Marathon, TX (Marathon Motel & Marathon Community Center)
Times:
Hospitality Training: 1p-5p
Marathon Community Center
Visit Big Bend 25th Anniversary Celebration: 5:30p-8:00p
Marathon Motel Rita’s Cantina
5:30p Opening Remarks
6:00p Burger Feast (while they last)
Musical Entertainment by Rick Ruiz & Tony Lujan
7:00p 25th Anniversary Cake Cutting
At Dark: Star Party at Marathon Motel SkyPark
Event 2
Date: May 3, 2022
Location: Study Butte, TX (Red Patillo Community Center & Big Bend Resort & Adventures Party Barn)
Times:
Hospitality Training: 1p-5p
Red Patillo Community Center
BCTC 25th Anniversary Celebration: 5:30p-8:00p
Big Bend Resort & Adventures “Party Barn”
5:30p Opening Remarks
6:00p Fajita Feast (while they last)
Musical Entertainment by Rick Ruiz & Tony Lujan
7:00p 25th Anniversary Cake Cutting
National Tourism Week is celebrated May 1st through May 7th in 2022. I
Medical Enhancement Grant
Do you need help to pay for gas to get to, or need to stay in a motel for a medical appointment? Help is available.
Terlingua Cares, part of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Big Bend Regional Hospital District to help local folks who are facing barriers to care.
This grant is for awards of up to $500 per individual to help with motel stays, gas to get to appointments, to pay for medical equipment and so on.
If you would like to find out more about this fund and whether you are eligible, contact Mike Drinkard at the Family Crisis center. 432.372.3147
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
Zach Noll was selected to attend the Gear Up Youth Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. this summer. Big Bend High School is proud to have Zach represent our school!
On Tuesday, April 19th, art educators from The Chinati Foundation visited the elementary and high schools, facilitating a 3-D wire sculpture building project. Students learned a static-electric rayon flocking technique, which provided color and novel texture to their sculptures.
From Mr. Anthenat: Congratulations to Zach Eby and Griffin Staib, they passed the ASE entry level certification for engine repair.
Spring Fundraising Finale
We are holding a Fundraiser event this Saturday April 30th from 2pm-6pm at Big Buddha Bakery in Presidio. Proceeds support the Big Bend State Ranch. Pizzas by Big Buddha Bakery & drinks by Cactus Liquors. Bring your lawn chairs. Questions? Call Lauren at 432-229-3302.
Proposed Chisos Mountains Lodge Replacement
On April 21 the National Park Service hosted a virtual "first look" presentation on the current status and future of the Chisos Mountains Lodge. A recording of the presentation is now available for online viewing.
To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/
To submit news items for the MOON, please email to TerlinguaMoon@gmail.com before Monday noon for that week's MOON.
