Terlingua Moon
13 February 2024 --Vol. 35 #7
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THE MUSIC SCENE
DB’s music venue so far, possible additions Feb-17 @5:00pm Lexi Wegge and JJ Slater
Mar-9 @ 5:30 pm-Dave Christensen
Mar-12@ 5pm The Moonshiners
Mar-16 @ 5pm Wayward Gypsies
Mar-21 @ 5pm Hogan and Moss
Mar-23 @ 5pm The Moonshiners
Apr-6 @ 5pm Caleb Wilborn
Boathouse:
Hogan & Moss & Hancock
With Marc Utter
Sundays in February
18, 25 and March 17 - all shows 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Happy Hour was never so Happy!
The Ritchey, Alpine
Hogan & Moss
Every Tuesday in February
2/13, 2/20, 2/27
All shows - 7 - 9 pm
Bad Rabbit Cafe:
Hogan & Moss & Hancock
With Marc Utter
Three Saturdays!
Feb. 24, March 9 and 30.
All shows 6:00 to 8:30pm
DB’s BBQ:
Hogan & Moss & Hancock
With Marc Utter
Thursday, March 21st 5 to 7 pm
Boathouse
Hogan & Moss & Utter
w/ special guest
Friday, March 29th 8 to 11 pm
French Grocery, Marathon:
Hogan & Moss (and band?)
Friday March 15th - 7 pm
The Ritchey, Alpine
Hogan & Moss
Saturday, March 16 - 7 to 10 pm
Viva Terlingua Cares
is a two day music event taking place in February to support our local grassroots charity Terlingua Cares.
Friday 16th is open mic, Saturday 17th we have a fantastic lineup of musicians. All of this at Greg Hammer's Boathouse in the Terlingua Ghostown.
There will be a silent auction and raffle on Saturday the 17th. We have over $10,000 in prizes to raffle and auction off including hotel stays, a round of golf, river trips, backpacks, knives, gift certificates to numerous local places to eat, drills, mtb tires, battery jumper packs.... our community has been incredibly supportive of this event.
Today at the monthly meeting of the Study Butte Water Supply Company board of directors, the group discussed the health of the aquifer.
Static water levels were measured by the Operator at 840 feet below the ground.
According to Mr Garcia, that level hasn't changed more than a couple feet since he's been working for SBWSC.
The board would like to keep the public informed and let everyone know that the water levels are steady, which indicates that water supply and aquifer are healthy! TLDR: we are not running out of water
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND SECOND ANNUAL UGLY FEET CONTEST Saturday, March 2 @ 3:00 P.M. Come celebrate the 188th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico with the annual impromptu parade beginning and ending at the Ghost Town Porch 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 3:00 P.M. (but is notoriously late) at the Porch. The route for the parade this year will include the entire Loop of Ghost Town Road, including FM 170. Gathering for the parade will be at any time necessary for the preparation of your "float" to make the 3:00 start. ALL FLOATS AND UGLY FEET WELCOME. The Ugly Feet contest will take place on the Ghosttown porch right after the parade and there will be music. Please try to attend with a float and enter your ugly feet into the contest, or just come as a spectator and spread the word. Please don't be shy about entering your UGLY FEET. Be proud of your ugly feet! Terlingua is notorious for our ugly feet. Don't let the tourists beat you because the entire planet is eligible to enter. More details to follow.
Doctor Jay Kirk, Owner and operator of Clark Chiropractic from Odessa will be in the area Friday night February 16th at Easter egg motel and then Saturday morning February 17th at Mrs Ann Dixon's home on whitemill road off of Terlingua ranch road to see people and do treatments.
You can call his office number to book an appointment for friday night or saturday morning. 1432/337-5553 Call Clark Chiropractic office number by no later than Thursday afternoon by 4 pm and tell them that you want to book an appointment for friday evening or Saturday morning.
He uses DNFT Directional technique.
He is wonderful and comes all the way down here after working till noon on friday in Odessa just to help us out. He is also a terlingua ranch property owner.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meeting: if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.
Cactus Farm
Full Moon Potluck
Saturday, Feb 24th
Theme: Soup and Salad
6:30PM
Earth and Fire Gallery
Zoey Sexton is this month’s guest artist at Earth and Fire Gallery— new leather landscapes as well as her purses now up for viewing! Opening will be on Saturday, February 17th, 5-8 pm. All are invited!
Taqueria El Milagro
Street tacos, great Mexican food from authentic recipes and side dishes big enough for a meal. Steaks and more.Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm. Call 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!
Espresso ... y poco mas
Where locals and visitors gather for breakfast and lunch in the Ghost Town! Homecooked menu and great Big Bend Roasters coffee. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. . Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
Milky Way Treats Saturday morning bakery cart will be open at the Community Garden, every Saturday morning, 10-12. Come by and see what’s cookin! The ice cream trailer at The Boathouse is open now, Saturday-Monday, 4pm-9pm. Stop in for a cool treat! Thank you for all your kindness and support, Terlingua!
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.
Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or...There may even be a few baby goats to pet.
We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.
Celebration of Life for Steve Harper
Friday, March 1st 5:00 - 8:00
A US Forest Service retiree, Steve found Big Bend in the late 90s. Volunteering for a few seasons living in the park, he fell in love with Terlingua and the community. He and Judy, his wife, found some land and quickly became part of the community. He brought grandsons Jason and John (the twins) down to help him build the house and over the next 18 years he and Judy made it the sanctuary the family has come to love. He loved this community. He overcame a stroke in 2014 and continued to enjoy Terlingua until a fall in December 2019 made it impossible to live alone. Steve moved in with his daughter Jill in 2021. They returned together last winter/spring. Steve passed away last October after another stroke.
Friday, March 1st 5:00 - 8:00
Please join our family and friends at Steve and Judy's Gate 6 home to celebrate his life in Big Bend. Bring your memories, stories and maybe a dish to share.
The family will scatter his ashes before the gathering, friends are welcome.
If you need directions or have questions please contact Jill. Judy will join us in spirit from Santa Rosa, unfortunately she's unable to make the long trip.
San Vicente ISD is looking for a FT daycare worker. $14.00 per hour plus medical, dental, vision insurance benefits to start. Housing is availble. Email Anita Hernandez at ahernandez@svisd.com or call 432-244-3131 for more information.
Paisano Post from Terlingua School
Paisanos have their final game against Van Horn on Monday the 12th. Paisanas finished up their season Friday night in Fort Davis. Great effort from this young team and congratulations on your successful first season in UIL basketball.
Purobots made the Championship round this past weekend at UTEP. Mr. Anthenat earned the Compass Award and the students earned the Connect Award. You make us proud, Purobots!
You can now follow Terlingua School happenings on 2 different Social Media platforms. On Facebook: Big Bend High School- Paisanos and on Instagram: BigBendPaisanos
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
Ash Wednesday service will be held on the 14th at 5:30pm. All are welcome and prayer books are available in English and Spanish.
Terlingua Crisis Center
Hello Terlingua! Just put the order in for the Food Distribution next week. To all our fantastic volunteers - The truck will be in on Thursday February 15th and distribution will be on Friday February 16th. So thank you in advance, together we can make life a little easier for everybody.
Consciousness —is it contained in the brain? An evening discussion to consider how both timeless understandings and now modern science say that it is not. An explanation of the Global Consciousness Project (gcp2.net) will serve as a point of departure, with a few slides about it and other inquiries as food for thought. Cinnabar Theater 7pm Sunday 2/25; BYOB Questions: toddbureau@gmail.com 432-386-7846
LMLB Productions Presents an OPEN HOUSE for Cinnabar Theatre!
We’re still here!! Come meet the new board members, ready to bring life back to the theatre! Here for the community and we are ready to make things happen. Bring ideas, inspiration and get involved with us!
Local musicians, refreshments and appetizers from 3pm-6pm Sunday March 3rd. See ya there!
Upcoming events at the Bad Rabbit Cafe at Terlingua Ranch Lodge, 16000 Terlingua Ranch Road. Valentine's banquet in the dining room. Wednesday, February 14, 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
Live music Saturday and Sunday nights, President's Day weekend. Saturday, Feb. 17 Gary Gorence; Sunday, Feb. 18 Alex Teller.
Goat Pens ANNOUNCEMENT!! It’s time to dust off your space boots and shine your UFO! The 6th Annual Alien Fest is less than three weeks away! Featuring the talents of @terlingua_burlesque @theredelvises and more! Come fly away to Mars with us Feb 23 and 24 at @goatpens more details to come, stay tuned and get those space suits ready
JAF is Hosting a Flea Market Saturday the 17th!
Come set up a booth and sell your items from 11-4pm. No setup cost! At the Pavilion in Jackass Flats!! Can't Wait to See Everyone There and SHOP!
WATER CATCHMENT TANKS
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!
Available sizes:
100 to 5000 gallon
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee.
We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20 year warrantee.
Valves, pumps and filters also available.
Delivery and installation available.
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
An invitation to local business owners to take a moment and consider the potential of landscape design to enhance the natural beauty and functional use of our community spaces without changing it's character. Careful integration of design elements into the existing local landscape, including increasing native plants and turning stormwater runoff into an amenity while stopping erosion, can create inviting spaces that attract customers and promote a more vibrant streetscape. Ecological landscape design can not only restore and beautify our area in keeping with it's natural aesthetic but also improve its ecological resilience in numerous ways, benefitting local businesses and the community as a whole. As a professional designer serving land owners across America for the last 20 years, I am offering a FREE written strategy for any property. Visit www.ecologiclandscape.comto schedule yours.
The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce we are having a Business Spotlight! Join us in celebrating two of our outstanding businesses, The Boathouse Bar and Bungalows and Lucky Sun Jeep Tours! Thursday the 15th , 2024 at 4:30 pm at the Boathouse in the Ghost Town!! All are welcome and refreshments will be provided while they last!
GiveSendGo-Help Grady Suttles Become Deputy
Our country is changing, and with it our county. Brewster County is in need of deputies to keep our area safe and uphold the law. Grady Suttles recognizes that need, and notices that not many of our men are willing to take up that responsibility. In response, Grady is willing to fill that need with his prior experience in Military Law Enforcement and Private Security. To do so, Grady will have to go to L.E.A. (Law Enforcement Academy), to fulfill the TCOLE requirement before he becomes a Deputy of the Brewster County Sheriff's Dept. This academy is a six month long course and a $5,000 tuition, not including travel costs. Grady Suttles is committed to the protection of the people of Brewster County and the Constitution of the United States. His experience as an Army Military Police (MP), can serve the county well. Help Grady Suttles by donating to his educational fund, and help him become one of our own Brewster County Deputies.
With the March 5th Primary Election fast-approaching, the Tri-County Voter Promoters suggests that everyone qualified to do so should consider voting with a ballot by mail. “Vote at Home!” has many benefits that make the voting process much easier. The attached flyer, in jpeg or pdf format, discusses the advantages of voting by mail, who in Texas qualifies to vote by mail, and the application process, and provides contact information for Early Voting Clerks in the tri-county area. See if a mail-in ballot is a good approach for you.
Election Dates to Remember:
Tues -- Feb 20th -- First day of early voting.
Friday -- Feb 23rd -- Last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot.
Friday -- March 1st -- Last day of early voting.
Tuesday -- March 5th - Last day to receive mail ballot.
Tuesday -- March 5th - Election Day.
You can check your registration at the Texas Secretary of State’s My Voter Portal:
htps://www.votetexas.gov/.
New Website Posts
We are regularly updating our website and would like you to check out our recent posts if you have not already done so. New posts have been added on the Home, Events, News & Views, Take Action!, and Partners, Friends, & Resources pages. Other pages have also been updated. Some examples:
On the Home page, our February edition of Set the Record Straight: Truth Posts attempts to bring a few truths and facts and hopefully humor (in the form of posters) to current political debates, which often seem to emphasize slogans and baseless attacks. The posters are intended to be informative and at least sometimes entertaining. Politics Girl Podcasts offers a new TikTok entry, You’re Not a Patriot, a biting commentary on MAGA voters. A new secon of the Home page, What’s New, focuses on The Lincoln Project and links to their recent video ads: God Made a Dictator and It’s a Cult, and They’re Gearing Up for a Holy War. Our Home page can be accessed here: https://www.jdcdp.org.
VOTE411 IS LIVE!
We are also highlighting the wealth of information on all aspects of voting available from our friends, The League of Women Voters of Texas. The links on the above VOTE411 IS LIVE! attachment can answer all your questions about voting in the 2024 Primary Election, and provide you with a nonpartisan voter guide prior to the start of early voting. Check this attachment out, and keep it handy as voting dates approach.
Water Outage and Boil Notice
On the evening of Tuesday 2/13/24 a massive leak formed on a main line next to South County Road. This leak drained the tanks at the plant by midnight causing the water loss in Terlingua. We’ve been working on it since 6:30am this morning and have evaluated the situation. The current plan is for the repair to be completed today, we don’t have a timeline for when the water will be completely restored at this time. The tank at Bee Mountain was not drained; Study Butte currently still has water and, in theory, will not loose water. However, there is the possibility that Study Butte will at some point run out as well. We will continue to post updates as we get them. Once water is restored there will have to be a boil notice for the entire service area. Big Bend Motor Inn is NOT on Study Butte Water Supply’s system and is not affected by this outage nor will they be effected by the boil notice. Please check www.StudyButteWater.com
for updates and/or contact the office manager at 432-371-2933 for information. The office is open until 3:00pm.
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