Terlingua Moon
Volume 35, No. 37
September 10, 2024 by FreeBird
Volume 35, No. 37
September 10, 2024 by FreeBird
“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman
BIG BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ‑‑ is hosting our annual membership meeting. This is a special meeting, in which we will be voting in our Board Members. All voting is done in person, so we ask all members to please be present. This is also a great time to Join!! We will have tacos provided by El Gordo's food truck!! Food will be served at 5:30 and meeting will start at 6pm at the Red Pattillo Community Center, September 12, 2024!! We looking for to seeing you!!
REGULAR COMMISSIONERS MEETING – September 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m. See agenda at https://www.brewstercounty.gov/page/comm.court.agendas.
VOTER REGISTRATION IN TERLINGUA! ‑‑ Terlingua Post Office, 53600 TX-118, Terlingua, TX 79852, 11 am – 2 pm: Friday, Sept 13; Friday, Sept 20; Friday, Sept 27. October 7 is the deadline to register to vote in the November General Election. If there are any youths who are 17 now, but will be 18 by Election Day (November 5) please encourage them to register to vote.
Texas voters can check their voter registration status at votetexas.gov or by calling their local voter registrar. NOTE: If you live in Precinct 6 be sure to use 79852 (Terlingua) zip code when searching for your registration even if your mailing address zip is 79830.
OF NOTE: ‑‑At a recent commissioners court, there was a discussion by the Elections Administration Office of remote early voting. Bottom line, there will not be any remote early voting in Terlingua, BBNP or Marathon, only in Alpine. The Texas law was changed so that you can't just have a few days of early voting at a remote location, but must do a full two weeks. Brewster County doesn’t have the budget to pay that many people for two full weeks. If you're registering voters, it might be good to make them aware that if they need to vote early, they will have to do it in Alpine. Election Day, November 5th, will be the only voting in Terlingua.
BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE ‑‑ The BBCA will hold a regular meeting on Friday, September 13th 2024 at the Red Pattillo Community Center, 201 Rex Ivey Rd, Study Butte. Meet & greet at 5:30 PM; Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting the Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Cares, Terlingua Community Garden, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Visual Arts, Voices From Both Sides, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and the South County Library Project. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, agenda, & minutes, please email secretary.bbca@gmail.com or text 432-244-7656.
GET YOUR SPOOK ON ‑‑ Looking forward to another fun year at our 3rd annual "Haunted House". We will be at the Crisis Center October 24, 25, and 26th. Stay tuned for more details as we are in the planning stage. All money raised will go towards a scholarship at TCSD and our local Crisis Center. If anyone would like to contribute, we will have an Amazon Wish List coming soon, so we can build more props to make it bigger and better every year. If anyone would like to be a sponsor, please reach out to Amanda Johnson or Kathy Wisdom via Face Book or (432-538-2597).
OTRA VEZ THRIFT STORE
‑‑ in Study Butte will be reopening this coming Saturday, September 14th. Lots of new items to look at. Friendly people to help you with your
selection. Come on in and help us get
this season started right!
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ The very best tacos, authentic Mexican dishes and steaks. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432-371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window. BYOB!
ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Terlingua's favorite breakfast and lunch spot. Homemade, cooked to order menu plus great coffee drinks, smoothies and more. Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE
TO “VOTE AT HOME”? ‑‑ Everyone who qualifies for a mail ballot should take
advantage of the opportunity to use one to vote. To qualify for a mail ballot
you must be either
• 65 years or older; or
• Sick or disabled such that you can’t vote without requiring
assistance or risking your health; or
• Out of the county on election day and during the period
for early voting by personal appearance; or
• Expected to give birth within three weeks before or
after Election Day; or
• Are confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
Those over 65 or disabled can even make an annual request
for Ballots by Mail to have ballots for all the elections in the year
automatically sent to them.
Here's the benefits of voting at home 1) The voter can study
the ballot and look into the candidates at their leisure in privacy and
security before voting. Citizens are less susceptible to pressure and
intimidation voting at home. 2) No standing in line to sign-in. 3) Reduced
exposure to viral infections like colds, Covid or Flu in the community. 4) The
voter can track their ballot as it goes through the mail to be assured it was
received. 5) If the voter provides a phone number and then has an error in
submitting their ballot, the election offices can contact them to correct the
error in time before Election Day. There is a voter-verified paper trail for
every ballot and a tracking system to follow ballots as they are sent out and
received.
How do you get an application for a ballot by mail? 1) You
can call your local election office (Brewster (432) 837-6230, Presidio (432)
729-4812 and Jeff Davis (432) 426-3251) and request an application (the voter
can only request an application for themselves, not for other persons). Or 2)
You can go to the Secretary of State website https://www.votetexas.gov/voting-by-mail/index.html
where you can get the form in a printable pdf format or fill out one to print online.
Where do you send your application for a ballot by mail? In
Brewster County send it to Lora Nussbaum, Brewster County Early Voting Clerk,
107 West Avenue E #3, Alpine TX 79830-4618. In Presidio County send it to Florcita Zubia,
County Clerk P.O. Box 789, Marfa TX 79843. In Jeff Davis County send it to
Jennifer Wright, County Clerk PO Box 398, Fort Davis TX 79734. Don’t forget the
stamp!
VERY IMPORTANT 1) Fill in the part of the application regarding identification with BOTH your TX Driver's License number or TX Personal Identification Number AND the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If the form you are using doesn’t have these spaces, it’s old and should not be used. This is a new requirement and failure to fill in this part has resulted in hundreds of applications being sent back for correction. 2) Provide your signature in the space provided. 3) To get a ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Election the application must be received by the Early Voting Clerk by October 25, 2024. 4) If you are not registered to vote you need to register before you submit your request for a ballot. In order to vote in the General Election register before October 7, 2024. In some states and countries all voting is by mail, and in other jurisdictions voters can opt to vote by mail or in person as they wish. It’s a popular way to vote. So if you’re eligible, in 2024 stay safe and secure and Vote at Home!
¿ES USTED ELEGIBLE
PARA “VOTAR EN CASA”?
Todos los que califiquen para una boleta de votación por
correo deben
aprovechar la oportunidad de usarla para votar. Para
calificar para una boleta de
votación por correo, debe ser:
• 65 años o más; o
• Enfermo o discapacitado de tal manera que no puede
votar sin requerir asistencia o poner en riesgo su salud; o
• Fuera del condado el día de la elección y durante el
período de votación anticipada en persona; o
• Se espera que dé a luz dentro de las tres semanas
anteriores o posteriors al día de la elección; o
• Están confinados en la cárcel, pero por lo demás son
elegibles.
Las personas mayores de 65 años o discapacitadas pueden
incluso hacer una
solicitud anual de voto por correo para que se les envíen
automáticamente las
boletas para todas las elecciones del año.
Estos son los beneficios de votar desde casa: 1) El
votante puede estudiar la
boleta y ver a los candidatos con tranquilidad, en
privacidad y seguridad antes de
votar. Los ciudadanos son menos susceptibles a la presión
y la intimidación al
votar desde casa. 2) No hay que hacer cola para firmar.
3) Se reduce la exposición
a infecciones virales como resfriados, Covid o gripe en
la comunidad. 4) El votante
puede rastrear su boleta a medida que pasa por el correo
para asegurarse de que
se recibió. 5) Si el votante proporciona un número de
teléfono y luego comete un
error al enviar su boleta, las oficinas electorales
pueden comunicarse con ellos
para corregir el error a tiempo antes del día de las
elecciones. Hay un rastro de
papel verificado por el votante para cada boleta y un
sistema de seguimiento para
seguir las boletas a medida que se envían y se reciben.
¿Cómo se obtiene una solicitud para una boleta por
correo? 1) Puede llamar a su
oficina electoral local (Brewster (432) 837-6230,
Presidio (432) 729-4812 y Jeff
Davis (432) 426-3251) y solicitar una solicitud (el
votante solo puede solicitar una
solicitud para sí mismo, no para otras personas). O 2)
Puede ir al sitio web del
Secretario de Estado
https://www.votetexas.gov/voting-by-mail/index.html
donde podrá obtener el formulario en formato pdf
imprimible o completar uno
para imprimir en línea.
¿A dónde envía su solicitud de boleta por correo? En el
condado de Brewster,
envíela a Lora Nussbaum, secretaria de votación
anticipada del condado de
Brewster, 107 West Avenue E #3, Alpine TX 79830-4618. En
el condado de
Presidio, envíela a Florcita Zubia , County Clerk PO Box
789, Marfa TX 79843. En
el condado de Jeff Davis, envíelo a Jennifer Wright,
County Clerk PO Box 398,
Fort Davis TX 79734. ¡No olvide el sello!
MUY IMPORTANTE 1) Complete la parte de la solicitud
relacionada con la
identificación con TANTO su número de licencia de
conducir de TX o su número
de identificación personal de TX como los últimos 4
dígitos de su número de
seguro social. Si el formulario que está utilizando no
tiene estos espacios, es
antiguo y no debe usarse. Este es un nuevo requisito y el
hecho de no completar
esta parte ha dado como resultado que cientos de
solicitudes hayan sido
devueltas para su corrección. 2) Proporcione su firma en
el espacio provisto. 3)
Para obtener una boleta para la Elección General del 5 de
noviembre de 2024 ,
la solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario de
Votación Anticipada antes del
25 de octubre de 2024. 4) Si no está registrado para
votar, debe registrarse
antes de enviar su solicitud de boleta. Para votar en la
Elección General,
regístrese antes del 7 de octubre de 2024.
En algunos estados y países, la votación se realiza por
correo, y en otras
jurisdicciones los votantes pueden optar por votar por
correo o en persona, según
lo deseen. Es una forma popular de votar. Así que , si
eres elegible, en 2024,
mantente seguro y ¡vota desde casa!
DON’T LET A DROP
GO TO WASTE! ‑‑Call TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
For your Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and
Installation Needs
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
PAISANO POST FROM
TERLINGUA SCHOOL ‑‑ Ms. A has started up Drama Club again that meets during
lunch for high school. She had also
started Power Lifting practice after school for high school.
Mr. Rodriguez started practice with the Folklorico dancers
with a younger group and older group practicing after school.
Coach Dodd and Coach A and the Cross Country Paisanos
competed in Balmorhea on the 7th. Top 10
medalists were: HS Girls: Brooke 2nd, Asa 3rd; HS Boys: Brayan 6th; JH Girls: Xiomara 10th; JH Boys: Hank 5th. Congratulations to all the Paisano
finishers: Annica, Anna, Adriel,
Miliery, and Tatum.
SANTA INEZ ‑‑ Terlingua
Ghostown Church, Wednesdays at 5:30pm. All are welcome.
9/11-Prayer Service-Catholic Rosary
*Updated*
9/18-Music Service-Hymn Sing
9/25-Bible Study Service with Father Mike
TIVO’S PLACE ‑‑ We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer. So who's been craving some Tacos de Alambre? How about Mexican Plate or Chile Rellenos? Tivo's Place will re-open Sunday September 8, 2024. Hours Sun-Thurs 11-2pm, 5-9pm. Closed Friday & Saturday
64 DAYS AWAY!!! ‑‑
Who’s ready for some Old fashioned Dutch Oven Cooking?! LIVE music, cowboy poets, local artists
art/trade show, Team Roping, Goat Roping and more! JOIN US FOR OUR 6th ANNUAL DUTCH OVEN COOK OFF
AND TEAM ROPING! NOVEMBER 8 & 9 JAF
Improvement Association, Inc. (Jackass Flats) Terlingua, TX.
Entry fees for Team Roping
$125.00 for 3 runs.
Pick 1 draw 2
$500 added money
1st Place- Buckles & money
2nd Place- prizes and money
3rd Place- Prizes
Photographer Tony Drewry
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. We’re located next to The Boathouse. Gracias, Terlingua!
SATURDAY COMMUNITY
MARKET ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. 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, 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 upcycled, 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.
RUSTIC IRON ‑‑ FYI-
Here is our current upcoming fall music venue and events. Will update as needed- If I missed anyone just
show up anyway. Tks-DB
> Sept.13th TBA Nueva Generación folklore dancers ???
> Sept. 14th River Run to the Post in Presidio. Riders
will stop by for lunch on the way back to the festivities at the Post in
Presidio.
> 5-7pm Oct. 5th Anna La Mare
> 5-7 pm Oct. 9th-Juniper
> 5-7pm Oct. 16th-John Cavender
> 5-7pm Oct. 17th-Nanibyrd
> 11am-12am Oct. 19th Terlingua Firefighters and EMTs
Ball
> 10am-12pm-Music Bash Gospel Brunch
> 5-7pm Oct. 24th Alex Teller
> 9-11pm Oct. 25th Scott Walker Band
> 5-8pm Oct.
26th The Wayward Gypsies
> 5-8 pm Oct. 27th The Moonshiners
> 5-8 pm Oct. 30th Johnny Lloyd
> 5-8pm Oct. 31st The Wayward Gypsies
> 5-8pm Nov. 1st-Rory Hancock Band
> 5-7pm Nov. 2nd Jake Douglas
> 9-11pm Nov.11th Scott Walker Band
> 5-7pm Nov. 9th Blind Squirrel
> 4-7pm Nov. 10th Hank Woji Conspiracy
> 5-7pm Nov. 20th Nanibyrd
> 5-7 pm Nov. 30th Alex Teller
> 5-7pm Dec. 6th Alex Teller
> 5-7pm Dec.13th Nanibyrd
> 5-7pm Dec. 21st Blind Squirrel
> 5-7 pm Dec 26th Dave Christen
MORE UPCOMING
SHOWS/EVENTS IN TERLINGUA ‑‑
EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua!
Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance!
In memory of Jeff Haislip.
Happy Hour & Reverse Happy Hour specials every night
from 5pm-6pm, then again from 10pm-11pm - Starlight
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long
Draw Pizza
Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00 - Community
Garden
Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 730PM
Free Mimosas at Venga every weekend
As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on
The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will
come!
Thursdays at St. Inez Church - Terlingua Taize singing
group led by June Rapp
CLINIC - Wednesdays at EMT station
Saturdays - High Sierra - Starting at 10:30 PM - Late
Night Pizza
Monday Nights - Karaoke - High Sierra
Tuesday Nights - Trivia - High Sierra
9/5 - Ryan Roberts - - Starlight
9/5 - Ryan Roberts - Boathouse
9/6 - Bill Palmer - Boathouse
9/6 - Moses Martinez - Starlight
9/7 - Ella Reid- Starlight
9/7 - Dave Martinez - Boathouse
9/8 - Case Sutherland followed by Marc Utter- Boathouse
9/9 - Caleb Wilbourn - Starlight
9/12 - Laird Considine- Starlight
9/12 - Caleb Wilbourn - Boathouse
9/13- Brent Ryan - Starlight
9/13 - NaniByrd - Boathouse
9/14 - Yosh and Yimmy - Starlight
Sept 14 - Peso Supreme- Boathouse
9/15 - Sierra Turcot - Boathouse
9/16 - Marc Utter- Starlight
9/19 - Ryan Roberts- Starlight
9/19 - Gary Gorence - Boathouse
9/20 - Gary Gorence- Starlight
9/20 Bill Palmer - Boathouse
9/21 - Moonshiners - Boathouse
9/21 - Bill Palmer - Starlight
9/22 - Ross Bullock - Boathouse
9/23 - Marc Utter- Starlight
9/26- Caleb Wilbourn- Starlight
9/26 - Darcy Carlson - Boathouse
9/27- Moses Martinez - Starlight
Sept 27 - Peso Supreme- Boathouse
Sep 28 - Sherita Perez - Starlight
9/28 - Caleb Wilbourn - Boathouse
Sep 29 - Sherita Perez - Boathouse
9/30 - The Whitmores- Starlight
10/3 - Bill Palmer - Starlight
10/4- Christina Gomez- Starlight
10/5 - Anna La Mare - DB's
10/5- Bruce Salmon- Starlight
10/6 - Anna La Mare - Starlight
10/7 - Hamp Brockton- Starlight
2nd weekend Oct - Trilogy Tournament - 2nd Annual Extreme
Desert Disc Golf Tournament
Earth and Fire Gallery
We had a wonderful Welcome back party for our September Guest Artist Kathleen Griffith! Great art and music, wine and food! Her treasues continue on display till the end of the month!
LONG DRAW PIZZA ‑‑
Our season Live at Long Draw Music Series begins this Friday with the incredible
Moses Martinez. This year we will have t-shirts available for select
shows/artists. This is the first design
for Moses who is playing several Friday nights. We have ordered stock to have on hand in the
restaurant. But, also, stay tuned and we
will share links where you can order shirts and have them shipped directly to
you. The best part is a portion of the
sales go directly to the artist. Support your favorite local artists by wearing
merch. Gift them to your friends. Send a little Terlingua/LDP magic anywhere. And, stay tuned as we fill the schedule.
Don’t miss the shows and obviously your favorite!!
PS: Don’t worry ladies- we’ve already got the Bill Palmer shirts on order!
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.
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