Tuesday, November 22, 2022

 




TERLINGUA MOON

Vol. 33   No. 48                   November 22, 2022               By MaeWestern 


"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it," -- William Arthur Ward


BURN BAN

Fire personnel responded to several brush fires in Brewster County this afternoon. Reminder to keep chains up and ensure your trailer is safe for the road. Additionally due to the conditions, county commissioners have decided to reinstate the burn ban. Have a safe week, folks!


EARTH & FIRE GALLERY

Earth & Fire Gallery at the Ghost Town is featuring our mid-November guest artists: Anna Whiteley and Zoey Sexton, Nov. 15 to Nov. 30. Come check out their amazing artworks!


GET READY FOR THE PEA OFF

The 32nd Annual Black-Eyed Pea Off will be held in downtown Terlingua Ghostown on Sunday, January 1, 2023. 2:00 PM is the turn-in time; $10 entry fee.

You may cook on- or off-site.

Start 2023 off with a bowl of good luck for a $10 or more donation that includes bowl, spoon and cornbread. 

Enjoy open ic and get your hot date raffle tickets! Proceeds benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua school graduates.


THANKSGIVING MEAL AT LEGION POST

Thursday Nov 24 at 2 pmThe American Legion Post #653 is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner again this year for our community. Turkey will be provided. We ask that you bring a side and/or dessert to share. Please RSVP email at Terlinguapost653@gmail.com to help us plan the right amount of food for everyone. It is free to the community. Please consider offering a donation. Thank you!

PURPLE PAINTED POSTS

Have you seen them? 

Purple Painted Posts? 

Don't Trespass! 

Information on the legal use of Purple Painted Posts signifying "No Trespassing" can be found in the link. 

Look in the State Law section - 2 D 

Brewster County Sheriff's Office and Game Warden's are aware of this law and will enforce it accordingly. 

Please abide this law. If you think that you may not be caught? Think again, there's cameras in use all over the Big Bend Country. From businesses to residences, know that you may be being watched. 

There's so many places that you can view the fantastic scenery legally, that there's no need for trespassing on private property. 

Managers of Motels, Lodges, Air BnBs, etc. 

Please share this information with your guests. 

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/water_issues/rivers/navigation/riddell/trespass.phtml


CELEBRATING ANNIE LEROY

This from  Annie’s brother, John Le Roy:

To all Annie LeRoy’s friends and relatives far and wide, we would like to invite you to join her Terlingua community in a celebration of Annie’s life, on Dec 4, 2022. We will start at 1pm with a ceremony in the Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery, followed by a party at the Boathouse just across the road. (Potluck, and the bar will be open!)

We’d love you all to join us in person or in spirit, to share stories, music and laughs. If you can’t be here, please send your favourite stories and memories of our beloved Annie and her ride through life, that we can share with everyone!

“Let there be songs to fill the air!”


THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Santa Inez: Terlingua Ghostown Church

A Thanksgiving centered service will happen on Wednesday at 5pm. Father Mike Wallens from St. Paul's Marfa will be leading the service and all are welcome. Come join us and come as you are.


FRONTIER ROADHOUSE

Save the date! Dec 2 from 4pm till 10pm $10 at the door (kids 12 and under free). Friday night is the best night for Christmas shopping (first dibs on one of a kind and handmade offerings), refreshments and a down home Christmas show!

Saturday Dec 3rd 10am till 10pm. Free entry! Christmas shopping and Live Music!

Santa and Frosty will be flying in. There will be  Horse drawn wagon rides and Christmas backdrops for you to take family photos for your Christmas cards.


MANY STONES

Many Stones has a new shipment of beans grown in high country  Dove Creek Colorado. Anasazi, Cliff Dweller. Zuni Gold, Chili Mixes and Moki Bean Soup Mix. 


SHOUT OUT

Shout out to the Cactus Farm for recognizing and making improvements for the dark skies in their immediate area! Cheers to Pam and crew!


TERLINGUA RECYCLES

Terlingua Recycles will be closed Saturday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. Will reopen Saturday, Dec. 3 at our winter hours of 10 to Noon.


TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP

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


DOUBLE A BAR GROUP

The Terlingua Double A Bar Group will be holding AA meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6 pm each week at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.

 “The feeling of having shared in a common peril is one element in the powerful cement which binds us.” Alcoholics Anonymous


FLEA MARKET 

Flea Market every Sat. 10 – 1 at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town.  $10 vendor fee helps with garden projects.  Tools, hardware, household – come buy and sell!


THANKSGIVING MENU AT THE LODGE

Thanksgiving Menu @ Chisos Mountains Lodge

Starters: Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup or Truffled Caprese Salad w/ Smoked Mozzarella

Mains: Roasted Turkey Breast w/ Saged Giblet Gravy or Herb-Studded Prime Rib W/ Cranberry Demi-Glace

Sides (Choice of 2): Green Bean Casserole, Smoked Agave-Candied Yams, Traditional Stuffing, White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Desserts: Pecan Pie or Fried Pumpkin Cheesecake

 Continental Breakfast 7a-10a

Thanksgiving Dinner 12p-8p

Adult $35 / 10&under $14

Non-alcoholic beverage included.

All are welcome. Call 432-477-2291 with any questions.


LOCAL COMPUTER REPAIR AND TECH SUPPORT ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN TERLINGUA!

We are based in the Terlingua area, but also service Lajitas, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Ranch, Presidio and Alpine. We can login remotely, meet you in a convenient location or drive to your location if you prefer. We offer virus/malware removal, slow PC remedies, Wi-Fi/network installation & support, security camera installation, software and device installation, web & graphic design, and audio engineering/recording services. We repair laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, printers/copiers and more. Anything tech or computer related, we're to help! Call/text Chris w/ 4 Corners Computer @ 432-853-7090 or email us @ help@4cornerscomputer.com


COMMUNITY GARDEN NEWS

This Saturday at the Community Market in The Garden in The Ghostown 10-1pm

Enjoy Music with Blind Squirrel starting @ 11  Everyone is Welcome

$10 vendor fee

Flea Market items, Handsewn art, Native plants, Homemade Pumpkin pie, goat's milk soap, microgreens, herb starts, Computer Services and More

Harvest begins in a month!!!

We are growing Beets, Salad turnips, a variety of Lettuces, Broccoli, Mustard greens, Arugula, Pachoi, Kale, Cilantro, Brussel sprouts, Chard, Parsley, Dill and Flowers.

Please All dogs must be leashed

Next Saturday Dec 3rd. at 11am 

Learn To Make Homemade Corn Tortillas with Ed Hegarty.


ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS

Make us a part of your Thanksgiving plans! Come for the best coffee in town and stay for breakfast or lunch! Homecooking at its freshest best and orders they way you want them. Open 7:30 am until 2 pm! Great outdoor seating with views of the Chisos, strong wifi and friendly service. Call 432-371-3044 for to go orders. 


TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO

We hope you will visit us over the Thanksgiving holiday for our street tacos and steaks along with so much more!   The best authentic Mexican recipe menu items in town! You will love our side dishes! .Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window. Fun seating for dining in and BYOB!


BIG BUDDHA BAKERY & CAFE

Happy Thanksgiving! Our hours this weekend are Friday through Sunday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-9PM. We are a locally owned Cafe & Bakery in Presidio. We create all our bread, pizza and donuts in house fresh with sourdough and organic ingredients.  Located on the main road on your way into Presidio from Terlingua across from the fire station. Call us beforehand if you are passing through and want a pizza, an order of donuts or to reserve a sourdough loaf. 781-710-9248



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