Volume 35, No. 37, September 10, 2024

 

Terlingua Moon
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 5^th, 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 3^rd; HS Boys:  Brayan 6^th; JH Girls:  Xiomara 10^th; 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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