Volume 35, No. 29, July 16, 2024

 

Terlingua Moon

Volume 35, No. 29

July 16, 2024 by FreeBird

The ballot is stronger than the bullet. ‑‑ Abraham Lincoln

 

BIG BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ‑‑ is hosting their next monthly meeting Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 6 pm, at the Red Pattillo Community Center.  All are welcome to attend!

BIG BEND CRISIS CENTER ‑‑ Just so everyone knows, WTFB order placed this morning [July 10].  Expecting the truck to be here next Thursday July 18th.  Anyone interested in coming to unload and pack needs to be here by 11:30.  Distribution will be on Friday 19th from 10 am to 3:30 pm.  Remember:  if you're going to pick up boxes for someone other than you, you'll need a note signed by that person.

TOM’S TERLINGUA AUTO ‑‑ Good morning y’all!  We will have limited hours and services available beginning Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 25 as we travel to Houston for Mandy’s surgery.  Give us a call if you need something.  Thanks for your understanding, patience and patronage!

MOBILE MAMMOGRAM ‑‑ July Mammo mobile dates have been changed.  If you had an appointment scheduled and did not receive a call from Desert Imaging with your new appointment, please contact them at 915-577-0100.  There are new openings for Alpine, Presidio and Marfa locations.  Please contact Desert Imaging to schedule.

BIG BEND REGIONTAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT ‑‑ Medical Enhancement Grants.  BBRHD is now accepting grant proposals for the Fall FY2025 Medical Enhancement Grant program.  The deadline to apply for funding will be on August 30, 2024 for the fall grant cycle.  Brewster and Presidio County entities providing healthcare or other related services, consistent with the mission and objectives of the Hospital District may be eligible to apply.  The grant application package and additional information are available at www.bigbendhealth.org or call 432-837-7051.

MASS IN TERLINGUA GHOST TOWN ‑‑ So grateful for regular Mass to begin again in the Terlingua Ghost Town.   Every Second Sunday of the month in the Saint Agnes Church.   4:00 p.m.  Thank you Father Mike from Presidio!!

THE RAINS ARE STARTING! ‑‑ Water Catchment Tanks.  Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon.  Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.  We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20-year warranty.  Valves, pumps and filters also available.  Delivery and installation available.  Delivery of water available (minimum 1000 gallons).  AVAILABLE NOW: 300 gallon totes, non-potable/non-food grade - $100 each.  Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.  Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell).

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm.  Stop by and try one of our delicious sundaes or shakes.  Don’t forget, we have pints to-go of homemade ice cream!  Made from scratch with love.  Located at 390 Ivey Rd, next to The Boathouse.  Gracias, Terlingua

SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00.  Yes, we're gonna be here all summer, just like we were last year.  It was fun, so we're looking forward to doing it all again this summer.  Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Fresh eggs, gorgeous sour dough bread, local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and up-cycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel 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...

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 license.  (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.

ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Get homemade breakfasts and lunches in the Ghost Town.  Great coffees from Big Bend Roasters along with iced drinks, smoothies and more.  Check out our specials, freshly baked pastries and get newspapers, strong wifi and amazing views.  Great place for food and conversation.  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.  Open at 7:30 a.m.

TAQUERIA el MILAGRO ‑‑ Street tacos and Mexican dishes from authentic recipes, steaks and big side dishes.  Thursday through Sunday -5 pm until 9 pm.  Call  432-371-2060  for takeout via our drive-through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!  Great place to make a party!

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.

TERLINGUA FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS FUNDRAISER ‑‑ Fire fighters and EMS Ball.  Saturday, October 19th will be a day fun for all ages.  The events will be held at DB's Rustic BBQ starting at 11 a.m.

We are looking for sponsors and auction item donations.

4 tier sponsorships available

$250 - Small logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts

$500 - Large logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts

$750 - Large logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts and a reserved table at the event

$1000+ - Large logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts, reserved table at the event and a $200 tab.

11 a.m. starts the sign up for the Dominoes tournament.  $20 entry fee.  $10 for the prize fund and $10 donation to the firehouse.  The winner of the tournament will take the prize fund home.  Tournament will start promptly at 11:30.

1 p.m.-3 p.m.  David and Alyson Fahl will take the stage for some live music.

3 p.m.-4:45 p.m. doors will be closed to help get ready for the music, fun, dancing and auctions.  Doors will open at 4:45 for the Firefighters and EMS Ball.  Event will end at midnight.  Musicians will include Sherita Perez, Wendy Elizabeth Jones, Sarah Burton and Ginny Mac.  We are accepting donation items and sponsors now.  Contact Donnie Daniels at angelfirecreations@yahoo.com.

Early preorder of the event T-shirt is going on now.  Contact Donnie Daniels at angelfirecreations@yahoo.com

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