The Terlingua Moon 28 October 2024 --Vol. 35 #44

TERLINGUA MOON
October 28, 2024                    
by Terlingua Thinking Team

"Little is taught by contest or dispute; everything by sympathy and love." Samuel Coleridge, Lecture on Education

“If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress.” Barack Obama

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt


EARLY VOTING IN ALPINE - UNTIL NOV 1
Early voting is in Alpine.  We may vote in South County on Election Day November 5 from 7 am to 7 p.m. at the Red Patillo Community Center.

Vote 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 28 to November 1 in Alpine at this location:
Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex (Old Library), 203 N. 7th St., Alpine

THERE WILL BE NO REMOTE EARLY VOTING IN STUDY BUTTE, BBNP, OR MARATHON.

Election day is Tuesday, November 5.  

Precincts 6 & 7 will vote at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte, 7 am to 7 pm.
Precinct 5 will vote at Panther Junction park headquarters, 7 am to 7 pm.

If you vote on election day, you must vote in your assigned precinct.

Sample ballots for each precinct are available at https://www.brewstercounty.gov/page/elections.information

For any questions concerning elections in Brewster County, please contact:

Lora Nussbaum, Elections Administrator
432-837-6230
election.admin@co.brewster.tx.us

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK THIS SUNDAY AT 2:00 A.M.

BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
The Big Bend Citizens Alliance is requesting proposals from independent contractors for their services operating the Big Bend Mobile Library in south Brewster County. In order for your proposal to be considered, your proposal must be received no later than November 18th, 2024. For more information, including the full text of the Request for Proposals, please email us at bookkeeper.bbca@gmail.com, visit www.BigBendCitizensAlliance.org, or call BBCA Treasurer Tonia MacComb at 281-389-0798.

DAY OF THE DEAD FACE PAINTING ON THE PORCH
This year there will be four talented ladies painting faces on the Starlight Porch on November 2nd from 1p.m. until dark. Being painting for this celebration is an incredible experience, we love doing this with our community. Walk-ups are welcome but plan on there being a wait. We highly recommend booking ahead of time. Private message Molly Finnerty if you would like to sign up for a spot. This is donation based. Suggested donation $50 for a full face, $25 for half face. We will also have a few floral head pieces for sale to complete your look. At the Starlight Porch. Nov. 2 1 p.m. til dark.

MUSIC LISTINGS
Starlight
Mon, Oct. 28 - The Wayward Gypsies
Thur, Oct. 31 - Sarah Burton

In addition to Karaoke this Thursday, Zane and Gabbie will be hosting a costume contest. Fabulous prizes for Best Individual, Best Couple/Group, and Scariest Costume. A Monster Mash costume parade through the restaurant at 11:00pm. Winners will be announced at 11:30pm

DB's
Wed, Oct 30 - Johnny Loyd
Tues. Oct 29 - The Wayward Gypsies
Fri, Nov 1 - Rory Hancock Band
Sat, Nov 2 - Jake Douglas, David Fayl and Wendy Elizabeth Jones

Long Draw
Mon, Oct 28 - David Fahl and Wendy Elizabeth Jones

Chili Pepper
Thur, Oct 31 -  David Fahl and Wendy Elizabeth Jones

Boathouse
Wed, Oct. 30 - Open Mic
Thur, Oct 31 - Tyson Webb
Fri, Nov 1 - Sherita Perez

Tolbert-Fowler Chili Cookoff
Wed, Oct 30 - The Moonshiners, 7:00; Butch Hancock Band, 8:30; James McMurtry, 10:30
Thur, Oct 31 - Scott Walker Band, 7:00; Thomas Michael Riley, 8:45; Gary P. Nunn, 10:30
Fri, Nov.1 - Mark David Manders, 8:00; Kaitlin Butts, 10:00
Sat, Nov 2 - Summer Dean, 8:00; Low Pinche Gringos, 10:00

Roadrunner RV Park
Thur, Oct 31 - Moonshiners

High Sierra
Thur, Oct 31 - Local Art Market with food, drinks, art, live music by Jake Douglas and more! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Halloween party! With a costume contest! 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Fri, Nov 1 - Scott Sandel, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat, Nov 2 - Mason and the Gin Line, 7-9 p.m.

Bunkhouse
Thur, Oct 31 - Bunkhouse, 8:00, Beetlejuice

Terlingua Ranch Lodge & Bad Rabbit Cafe
Thur Oct 31
Halloween Spooky Movie Night @ 8:00-10:00 P.m. in the Bunkhouse
Beetlejuice, a fan favorite and seasonal classic, will be on the big screen, so come and enjoy complimentary popcorn! Drinks, candy and chips are available for purchase. Get ready for thrills, chills, and a few laughs. Don't say his name three times… or DO...if you dare!

Sat, Nov 2
Peso Supreme @ 6:00-8:00 P.m. at the Bad Rabbit Cafe
Come by for an evening of live music on the patio supplied by one of Terlingua's finest and most sought-after bands. They'll be rockin' our socks off so don't miss out on this tunes-filled evening!

Sat, Nov 2
Gary Gorence @ 5:00-8:00 P.m. at the Bad Rabbit Cafe
Come by for an evening of live music supplied by one of Terlingua's regular musical talents! Gary's upbringing in Oklahoma and West Texas comes alive in his musical narratives and the southwest and the characters who inhabit the deserts and mountains often emerge in his songs. Enjoy a meal at the Cafe while you are serenaded by Gary's stories!

JAMES MCMURTRY PLAYS THIS WEEK IN TERLINGUA!!!!
Recent Preview Feature from The Pittsburgh Tribune • James chats with TribLIVE digital producer and music/features journalist, Mike Palm, about scaled-down touring, Americana and the upcoming album • 8/10/2024:
https://triblive.com/aande/music/james-mcmurtry-on-scaled-down-touring-americana-and-more-ahead-of-free-pittsburgh-show/

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James McMurtry has a show coming up in TERLINGUA, TX where he’ll be including songs from his recent record,The Horses and the Hounds (released August 20, 2021 on New West Records) as well as some of his old favorites, a few comments on the State of the Union, perhaps a couple of touring tales, but mostly, just a fabulously fun time!  

And ~ Spoiler Alert! ~ as there is a new James McMurtry album in the works with legendary producer Don Dixon, James has recently begun throwing a few of the new songs into the live setlist.  

Here is a clip of James and special guest BettySoo performing one of the new songs “Pinocchio in Vegas” at eTown at The Momentary in April 2024:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkSFWMKfVTM

When was the last time you saw James McMurtry live? And, I mean performing live, not enjoying a Branded Burger with a beer at your local bar. And even if you did catch him recently, each show is different, cuz you never know what James is gonna do.

If it’s been awhile seen you've James perform solo live ~ check out the below link to a recent show and you’ll get a good idea.

James performing “Levelland" solo live on Mountain Stage in Charleston, WV on June 4th, 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eueF6NRAChE

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It’s a wild ride live, so expect nothing less from this date as James McMurtry lets loose The Horses and the Hounds.

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JAMES McMURTRY will be running with The Horses and the Hounds in TERLINGUA, TEXAS on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 2024 headlining the 57th ANNUAL TERLINGUA CHILI COOKOFF.

Ages: All
Show/James onstage: 7:00/10:30 p.m.
Tickets:  $53.00  - Includes:  camping for the entire weekend through Sunday/Live music for four nights straight/Over 40 unique vendors+meet Texas’ finest authors and artists/Proceeds go towards fighting ALS and local charities
https://abowlofred.com/tickets

22970 FM
Highway 170
Terlingua, TX  79852

CALLING ALL LOCAL MUSICIANS
Grateful Dead cover band forming, call Jerry 432.310.4860

ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT
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.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL
Brooke Jenks qualifies for the State Cross Country Meet! For the 2nd time in school history, and a repeat for Brooke, we have an athlete headed to the State Meet in Round Rock this coming weekend. Good luck to Brooke! 1A Girls will run on Saturday at 8:15am at Old Settlers Park. Brooke is currently ranked 17th in the State for 1A girls.
The Book Fair is open to the public and is located at the high school. Come by and check out all of the wonderful items available this week from 8:30am-4pm and Family Night will be October 30th from 4pm-6pm.

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN CHURCH
Thank you community for your contributions to the donation jar of $71.72 at the Otra Vez Thrift Shop that go towards Student Activities at the school.
Our 5th Wednesday service, October 30th at 5:30pm will celebrate Halloween, All Souls' and All Saints days with Father Mike Wallens. Everyone is welcome.

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    Comfortable rides to parks, trailheads, and local attractions
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ENJOY OUR SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 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...Val's pastry cart will return from summer pastry sabbatical at 10:00 a.m.

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.

MILKY WAY TREATS
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10 a.m. til sell-out. Homemade cinnamon rolls, delicious, kolaches, and more! The ice cream trailer is open  Sat-Mon, 4 p.m. -9 p.m. Fun sundaes, homemade ice cream by the pint, shakes and an incredible view. Gracias, Terlingua!

COME AND CELEBRATE THE GOOD MAGIC!!!
The Witches Dance coming up !!!! Oct 31, Halloween !! The Cactus Farm !! ALL WELCOME!! 7 pm

THANK YOU!
What a great event.  A grand total of $13,033.01 will be presented to Terlingua Fire & EMS in the next few weeks.  There are still a few event shirts left.  I will be giving them to the firehouse for them to sale directly to you.

Any donations from here on out should go directly to the firehouse and not to me.  I look forward to doing this event again for many years to come.

What a great event.  I think I already said that.  If you missed it, you miss a very special day.

I hope to make a video soon of all the videos and photos that have been shared with me.    -Donnie Daniels

THANKS
I just wanted to thank all the friends-- old and new-- of the Terlingua Music Bash 2024. Organizers Jeffro Greasewood and Sharron Reed Gavin, John Whipple and Maribeth Rogers along with the great sound crew and group of volunteers put out an immense amount of work to make this successful, but it takes ALL OF US.And I am deeply grateful to have played a part. Me and Pa Misery had a fantastic time. Huge thanks to @Miss Neesie and the Tin Can Trio, and my Royal Pains: Jim Beal, Allen Elsasser and Ollie Morris. What a terrific weekend staying at The Boathouse Bar & Bungalows!!! Thanks to Greg Hammer and his crew as well!!!  I LOVE YOU ALL AND I LOVE TERLINGUA!!! Viva Terligua!!!!
-Kelli King

Cabin 10, Inc. and all the friends of the Terlingua Music Bash would like to thank the local community and our extended family of friends who supported this year's event. A special thank you to the artists, business owners, and others who donated items or their time to the silent auction which helps to fund the Mark (eYebAll) Kneeskern Memorial Scholarship. Because of your kind donations and patronage, we will once again be able to award a scholarship to at least one graduating senior of the Terlingua School.

We know that we “shared” the night with the Terlingua FireFighters and EMTs Ball and love that so many folks split their time between the two; the Ball supports one of the most important organizations in the Big Bend. DB’s Rustic BBQ hosted the Ball and hosted the Terlingua Music Bash Gospel Brunch on Sunday.  Thank you, DB!

Don’t forget to put the 29th Annual Ken & Joee Barnes Memorial Scholarship fundraiser on your calendar – November 9. Gather at the Ghostown Horseshoe Pits by 9 to get signed up for the day’s events. Finally, thank you to the Starlight Theatre and the Ivey family for allowing the Terlingua Music Bash the use of the Starlight. It was spectacular. Thanks also to Alex & Marti Whitmore, and Greg Hammer at the Boathouse, for each hosting open mic events. A great time was had by all and, once again, Terlingua proves that we may be a small community but we’ve got the biggest heart and the best people in Texas.

iViva Al Barlow! ¡Viva Terlingua!  ¡Viva eYebAll!

WATER TANKS FOR SALE
TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

DUTCH OVEN ARTISTS AND VENDORS
Thursday-Sunday Nov 7-10; however, most will be setting up on Friday. With that being said, the Tin Barn Gallery will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. all 4 days of the event so you’re welcome to come set up Thursday if you’d like to catch any early traffic. If you have a canopy, please bring it. We have limited shade. If you have any more questions and want a faster response, please text me at 432 538 2223.  Shannon Montague, Gallerist.

HOSPITAL DISTRICT MEETING
The Big Bend Regional Hospital District will hold a regular meeting at the Terlingua Fire & EMS training room on Wednesday, October 30th. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM and members of the audience will be provided with an opportunity to address the Hospital District Board during Public Comments. See attached Agenda for meeting.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Get your fresh homemade breakfast and lunch and the best coffee in the area.. Freshly baked pastries and more. All coffee drinks, and smoothies.   Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  A Ghost Town landmark and a favorite of locals and visitors.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Best in the Ghost Town for authentic Mexican recipes including the best street tacos! Huge side dishes and steaks. An area favorite. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB!

The Terlingua 

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22 October  2024 --Vol. 35 #43

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Starlight Theater

Now that we have hit busy season, we are no longer doing Reverse Happy Hour 10-11.

Swing by and ask about our new Seasonal Cocktail Menu and our Weekend Dinner Specials.

The Starlight Cantina is Back Open! 4:00-10:00

This Saturday the 26th we will be shutting down the Main Dining Room for a private event starting @8:00.

 

Terlingua Music Bash - October 17-21

Game On!!! Starting Thursday... 5 nights of music at The Starlight Theatre, a classic parade, a silent auction, a costume contest with a $100 top prize, open mic at The Boathouse, gospel brunch at DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, and song circles into the night. 

“Steampunk” is the costume theme again. So, make plans to dress up and get down to Ghostown.

It's all FREE!!! However, any donations are appreciated, as all proceeds benefit the Mark (eYeBall) Kneeskern Memorial Scholarship for the Terlingua CSD students. Please join us!!!

 

We are still seeking items from the community for our silent auction, so please, let us know if you have an item or a service you are willing to donate to help the cause. Cabin 10, Inc. is a Texas 501c(3) non profit and your donations are tax deductible per IRS guidelines. Contact us @ cabin10org@gmail.com, or by phone at 830-739-6986. All information pertaining to the event can be found at www.cabin10.org

See Ya Soon!  ¡Viva Terlingua! ¡Viva Al Barlow! ¡Viva Mark eYeBall Kneeskern!

 

One of the highlights from the Terlingua Music Bash is always the Sunday gospel brunch! And many thanks to DB'S Rustic Iron BBQ for being such a great host and going above and beyond with the breakfast buffet!! Viva Terlingua!!

 

29th ANNUAL KEN & JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER ~ NOVEMBER 9...at the Ghostown Horseshoe Pits! In addition to the usual Cribbage & Horseshoe Tournaments, we are having a PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT this year...!!!! Please arrive by 9 am to get signed up for the tournaments (at the court for pickleball). They will all start @ 9:30 am! BBQ Plates served noonish. Silent Auction winners announced following the BBQ & Tournaments. If you have an item you would like to donate for the auction, please contact LaNetta. All proceeds from fundraiser are deposited with Big Bend Education Corporation for Terlingua School Graduates.

 

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.

 

MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10 AM til sell-out. Homemade cinnamon rolls, delicious, kolaches, and more! The ice cream trailer is open  Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm. Fun sundaes, homemade ice cream by the pint, shakes and an incredible view. Gracias, Terlingua!

 

Espresso ... y poco mas

Ghost Town go to for fresh homemade breakfast and lunch. Best coffee in town. Freshly baked pastries and more.. All coffee drinks, and smoothies.   Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  A local landmark and a favorite of locals and visitors.

 

Taqueria El Milagro

Best for authentic Mexican recipes including the best street tacos! Huge side dishes and steaks. An area favorite. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB!

 

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 squeezed lemonade, 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. Milky Way Treats is back for the season with assorted sweet and savory delights.

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.

 

 

SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT

The volunteer Planning Committee for the SCLP is continuing to meet and plan for library services in South County. Our next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 24 at the Red Pattillo Community Center. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend and we look forward to getting more volunteers involved as our project develops. For more information, visit www.bigbendcitizensalliance.org or email secretary.bbca@gmail.com

 

CHISOS BASIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO BEGIN MAY 1

Construction work on significant improvements to the Chisos Basin area of the park is expected to begin May 1, 2025.  As work begins, the Chisos Basin area will be closed to visitor entry.  This includes the Basin Road, lodging units, Basin Campground, restaurant, NPS visitor center, camper store, and trails within the Basin area.

 

BOQUILLAS PORT OF ENTRY BEGINS WINTER SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 4

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, will change to the winter schedule beginning Monday, November 4.  The crossing will be open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big BendNational Park news release page:

News Releases - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

 

Paisano Post from Terlingua School

Book Fair Week Starting Monday, Oct. 28th 8:30am-4pm at Big Bend High School

The community is welcome and Family Night will be October 30th 4pm-6pm.

Missy Walker came and demonstrated Tie Dyed Clothing as an Art Enrichment with the Elementary School. Thank you, Ms. Welland, for organizing this fantastic experience for our students.

Regional Cross Country Qualifiers are participating Wednesday in Grand Prairie, TX. Good Luck to Brooke, Desiree, Asa, Anna, Nereida, Adriel, and Brayan!

 

Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church

All are welcome to the Pet Blessing Service on Wednesday, October 23rd. Starting from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This is a come-and-go event, so come at any time.

 

3rd annual Terlingua Ghost Town Haunted House will be happening October 24, 25 and 26 from 8pm til 10:30pm at the Big Bend Crisis Center in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Proceeds will be split between the Big Bend Crisis Center and as a scholarship to a participating BBHS senior. $10 donation for unlimited access for one night. All donations accepted. Spooky fun for kids and adults.

 

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA

Call 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)

 

BBAC Members’ Show:

Our next show will be our member's show.  Entry deadline is October 30th.

THEME:                                    New Work-All Mediums accepted

Show Dates:                             October 31, 2024 – December 3, 2024

Prospectus is available online at bigbendartscouncil.org

Next for the BBAC:

Holiday Show 

Theme:  Affordable Art -All Mediums accepted

Show Dates:   December 5, 2024- Jan. 7, 2025

Take-In Entry Deadline:  December

Reception: Friday, Dec 6 

Second Annual Jeff Davis Co. Historical Soc. Art Show:

THEME: “Jeff Davis County Images” (depictions of landscapes, animals, plants, people, structures, still lifes)          

SHOW DATES:    SATURDAY, March 1, 2025 – SATURDAY, April 26, 2025

LOCATION:    OVERLAND TRAIL MUSEUM, 511 N. Fort St., Fort Davis

Take-In:    WEDNESDAY, February 26, 2025, 10 am-5 pm

Reception:  SATURDAY, March 1, 2025, 5 pm-7 pm

Pick up paintings: WEDNESDAY, April 30, 10 am-5 pm

Questions:   Margie Millsapps, Curator   432-940-1530

Prospectus is at the gallery 

We will have hard copies of the above show prospectuses at the Gallery.

 

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Key dates for the 2024 election season

First day of early voting: Oct. 21

Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked): Oct. 25

Last day of early voting by personal appearance: Nov. 1

Election Day: Nov. 5

Electoral College vote: Dec. 17

Congress counts electoral votes: Jan. 6

Presidential inauguration: Jan. 20

 

Special Commissioners Meeting: October 18, 2024, at 9:30 AM  Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom. 201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas 79830

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members

of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling

432-244-6663

3. Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the immediate funding

by check in the amount of $100,000 to the Marathon Water Supply

Corporation. This funding is from the Brewster County Project List.

4. Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the immediate funding

by check in the amount of $50,000 to the Alpine Emergency Services Board.

This funding is allocated in the 2025 Brewster County approved budget

 

OCTOBER EVENTS @ TERLINGUA RANCH LODGE

October 25th

POATRI Board of Directors Workshop @ 1:00 PM in the Bunkhouse 

OPEN TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

This meeting is open to all property owners as the Board discusses upcoming resolutions. Your feedback is valuable, and attendance helps your voice be heard!

Agenda and Zoom link for online attendance can be found here - https://poatri.org/category/poatri-news/

THIS IS ALSO THE DEADLINE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 PM to manager@terlinguaranch.com or in person at the Lodge office. You must be a member in good standing to submit an application.

October 26th

POATRI Board of Directors Meeting @ 10:00 AM in the Bunkhouse

OPEN TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

Agenda and Zoom link for online attendance can be found here - https://poatri.org/category/poatri-news/

This meeting is also open to all property owners. There will be an opportunity to hear what the Board has been up to and share your feedback.

October 31st

Halloween Spooky Movie Night @ 8:00-10:00 PM in the Bunkhouse

Beetlejuice, a fan favorite and seasonal classic, will be on the big screen, so come and enjoy complimentary popcorn! Drinks, candy and chips are available for purchase. Get ready for thrills, chills, and a few laughs. Don't say his name three times… or DO...if you dare!

 

The SRSU Choir will perform on Wednesday at the Granada Theater.

"Movie Music"

October 16 @ 7:30pm

It will have music with film in the background and sounds like a fun event.  Admission is Free!

I am attaching the newsletter from the Alpine Community Projects meeting.  There may be items of interest for you.

We will have our monthly BBAC meeting on Sunday at 2pm.  Last month, we held it at the new Gallery location (121 W. Holland Ave) which seemed to work.  This will be our last formal meeting of this year....Artwalk preempts the November meeting and our December meeting is more of a Christmas party-nothing wrong with that!

Speaking of the Gallery, remember that our first BBAC show since moving to this new location will begin on October 30th.  

 

A message from the Alpine Public Library:

We are soliciting donations for the library's annual Silent Auction during Art Walk, November 22 and 23. I hope you are able to donate to our auction again this year. 

Donations may be taken to the auction location at the former Guzzi Up, 202 W.  Holland, on Wednesday afternoon, November 20, or anytime on Thursday or Friday. If you can’t make it to the auction site, please take your donation to the library. All donations should be accompanied by a donation form, available at the library’s circulation desk, from me or Mary Bennett (432-386-3796; mrossbennett@gmail.com), or at the Big Bend Gallery ( forms are there).

This is our major fundraiser each year, and we count heavily on the proceeds from it to allow us to continue to serve this community as well as we have since 1947. Our patrons span eight decades and an even wider expanse of interests. We receive only 35% of our funding from governmental sources; the remaining 65% comes from library sales, businesses, grants, fundraising events, and individuals—people like you.

Your support of our Silent Auction will help us continue to fulfill our mission of working to build community, encourage literacy, and promote lifelong learning.

 

 

Terlingua Moon

Volume 35, No. 42

October 15, 2024 by FreeBird

“We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people—our strength—from every country and every corner of the world.  And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation.” – Ronald Reagan

 

THANK YOU SHELBY DRIVERS!  Saturday, October 12th ‑‑ TFEMS personnel assisted Terlingua CSD students with their annual car wash at the Shelby Time Trials at Lajita’s International Airport as well as provided EMS and Fire standby support for the races.  We are thankful to the association for inviting our department, the airport for their gracious hospitality, and all the community members and Shelby drivers for supporting Terlingua Students.

Stay safe and “¡Viva Paisanos!”

Captain J. Thomason, AEMT

Public Information Officer

HOWDY DESERT FAMILY! ‑‑ As some of you may know, I had a really bad vocal cord issue this summer and was forced to cancel all my shows.  Music is my full-time job, and being out of work for 3 months has caused me to slip into a deep financial hole.  My brother from another mother, Mike Minnick has so kindly offered to host me at his place, The Temple of The Bird, for a relief concert in efforts to help me raise funds and pull myself out of debt.  I'd really appreciate any support y'all are able to give!

My voice has finally been coming back, and although still not at 100%, I will be giving it my best and am really looking forward to singing for y'all!  I will be doing an intimate set of original music and storytelling.  This will be a special show, as I will be filling my set with some new tunes and unreleased material that no one has heard before.  These songs are some of my favorites I've written.  They are much more vulnerable and deep, and I choose not to play them in loud bars.  I'll be sharing stories behind each song and debuting them for the first time LIVE for one night only!  You likely won't hear me play these songs at a local bar, so come on out and experience something special! – Alex Teller

Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm

$20 Suggested donation

BYOB

Hot food will be provided

Dogs Welcome

SANTA INEZ TERLINGUA GHOST TOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Oct. 16^th, Wednesday 5:30pm Rosary Prayer Service-Rosaries and Prayers are available in English and Spanish.  If you’ve never prayed the Rosary before, no worries.

BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE ‑‑ The BBCA will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, October 17th 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.

OLD GHOST TOWN SALOON ‑‑ I'm posting this for Dee.  Starting today (October 12^th) and for the next few weeks, she's selling a bunch of stuff at the old Ghost Town Saloon from 10-2, and putting the building up for sale.  Go check out what she's got and help her move on with the next chapter of her life. :)  Bring treats for the dogs! ‑‑ Mike Minnick.

CACTUS FARM ‑‑ Octoberfest Full Moon Potluck.  Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 pm.  Theme:  Octoberfest.  See y’all there with a dish to share!  Oh, and bring your instruments!

TERLINGUA MUSIC BASH ‑‑ Terlingua has welcomed the Music Bash folk music festival, every 3rd weekend of Oct. for 30 years!  Music this Thurs. through Mon.  Come watch or be in the SteamPunk parade Sat. afternoon.  All are welcome, it's a HOOT!  Sat. 2:00 open mic at The Boathouse then parade to The Porch starts at 4:20.  Free show with many artists including Butch Hancock at The Starlight Theatre Sat, night.  Silent auction, t-shirt sales and donations benefit Mark (eYeBall) Kneeskern Memorial Scholarship for kids in Terlingua CSD.  Bring your guitar.

Of special note we're having a big open mic and costume contest at The Boathouse on Sat. Oct. 18th, signup starts at 1:30.  Sure hoping a lot of locals come.  Then at 4:20 please come, watch, or be in the Steampunk parade from The Boathouse to The Porch.  We'll have a box of masks and stuff to borrow if anyone just wants to casually dress up and be in the party.

THIS IS JUST CRAZY EVERYONE. ‑‑ Thanks to y’all, we are going to have a huge successful event.  Spread the word.  This event is open to everyone.  Locals, tourists, everyone.  It’s not formal but it is wear your Sunday best.  In the end, we will not turn anyone away.

We have over 40 donations for the silent auctions and live auctions.  They have a total value of right at $10,000.  Yes, some will not go at face value, but some will go over face value too.  What a great community we have here.  There is something for everyone.  Bring your dancing shoes.  Bring your check books.  Bring your credit cards.  Bring your cash.  If you can’t make it, get a friend to bid on the items you want.

We have received $5,750 in sponsorships from local and statewide companies.

We still have the following to add to the totals:

§  Shirt sales

§  Dominoes tournament

§  Car show

§  Day activities events

§  Raffle ticket sales

§  Possible “date with a firefighter/EMTs” auctions

Come join us at the Terlingua Fire Fighters and EMTs Ball.  Doors will be open at 4:45 pm, October 19th at DB’s Rustic BBQ.  $20 cover charge includes two drink tickets (domestic beer and well drinks) and an all you can eat buffet.   Nowhere else in town, can you eat dinner for that price and have a good time.

We are way over due for our local community to support our local firefighters and EMTs, so please come join us at this annual Firefighters Ball.  

The day will be in two parts: 

§  Car show registration begins at 8 am.  Car show opens to visitors at 9 am.

§  A dominoes tournament.  Sign up starts at 11 am and the tournament will start at 11:30 am.

§  Music starts at 11:30 am and plays until 3 pm.

§  DBs will be closed for event set up from 3 pm-5 pm.

§  5 pm firefighters ball will start.

All proceeds will go directly to equipment needed to help keep our firefighters and EMTs safe.  Please contact Donnie Daniels for any monetary donations, auction items or donation of services.  You can also email me at angelfirecreations@yahoo.com or call/text at 936.827.2557.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD ‑‑ District Cross Country success all-around for the Paisanos and Paisanas:  2nd place High School Girls Team and qualifying for Regionals:  Brooke (District Champion), Annica (2nd), Asa (3rd), Nereida (25th), Desiree (31st), and Anna (33rd). High School Boys:  Adriel (4th-Regional qualifier), Brayan T. (5th-Regional qualifier), Usiel (31st), and Jose (32nd).  Junior High Boys:  Hank (District Champion) and Tatum (15th).  Thank you, Coach Dodd and Coach A.  Regional Cross Country will take place in Grand Prairie at Lynn Creek Park on October 22nd.

SANTA INEZ TERLINGUA GHOST TOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Oct. 23^rd, Wednesday 5:30 pm ‑‑ Blessing of the Animals.  Come on your own or bring your crowd-friendly animals.  If your animal does not travel well, bring a picture of your animal friend or stuffed animal as we celebrate God’s love for all creatures and the special place animals have within our lives.  Also, a time to remember animals that are no longer with us.

JAMES McMURTRY ‑‑ will be running with The Horses and the Hounds in TERLINGUA, TEXAS on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 2024 headlining the 57th ANNUAL TERLINGUA CHILI COOKOFF.  Ages: All.  Show/James onstage: 7:00/10:30pm.  Tickets:  $53.00  - Includes:  camping for the entire weekend through Sunday/Live music for four nights straight/Over 40 unique vendors + meet Texas’ finest authors and artists/Proceeds go towards fighting ALS and local charities.  https://abowlofred.com/tickets

OCTOBER 31^st ‑‑ Terlingua Ranch Lodge Bunkhouse hosts Spooky Movie Night on Halloween night from 8:00-10:00 pm.  Beetlejuice, a fan favorite and seasonal classic, will be on the big screen, so come and enjoy complimentary popcorn!  Drinks, candy and chips are available for purchase.  Get ready for thrills, chills, and a few laughs.  Don't say his name three times… or DO...if you dare!

ANNUAL KEN & JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER ‑‑ NOVEMBER 9 . . . at the Ghost Town Horseshoe Pits!  In addition to the usual Cribbage & Horseshoe Tournaments, we are having a PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT this year!!!!  Please arrive by 9 am to get signed up for the tournaments (at the court for pickleball).  They will all start @ 9:30 am!  BBQ Plates served noonish.  Silent Auction winners announced following the BBQ & Tournaments.  If you have an item you would like to donate for the auction, please contact LaNetta.  All proceeds from fundraiser are deposited with Big Bend Education Corporation for Terlingua School Graduates.

ESPRESSO …y POCO MAS ‑‑ Homemade, cooked-to-order breakfast or lunch in the Ghost Town.  Freshly baked pastries and more.  Great coffee drinks, and smoothies.  Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views.  432-371-3044 for to-go orders.  Open at 7:30 am.  A local landmark and a favorite of locals and visitors.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Authentic Mexican foods including the best street tacos!  Huge dishes and steaks.  One of the area favorites.  Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432-371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.  BYOB!

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)

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.

EVENTS AT HIGH SIERRA ‑‑ Event schedule for the week of October 14th! 

Monday October 14th: karaoke starting at 9pm! (This is a weekly event) 

Friday October 18th: Kathy and Michael Broussard 7-9pm

Saturday October 19th: Wayward Gypsies 7-9pm! 

Sunday October 20th: Movie night, starting at 10pm! (This is a weekly event)

DB’s FALL VENUE:

5-7pm Oct. 16th-John Cavender

5-7pm Oct. 17th-Nanibyrd

11am-12am Oct. 19th Terlingua Firefighters and EMTs Ball

10am-12pm-20th Oct.Music Bash Gospel Brunch

5-7 pm Oct. 23rd Clay Daniel

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

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

BJ’s RV PARK ‑‑ The showers at BJ's RV Park are OPEN for the public.  Showers are $5 per shower, per person, per day.  Please pay in the office from 10 am-5 pm.  After hours, please put money in the deposit box.  Cameras are recording.  Thanks!

RUMMAGE SALE ‑‑ at 275 Ivey road in Ghost Town. Formerly the Ghost Town Saloon on Saturday from 10-2. Free table out front, Inside: books, collectiables, jackets, clothes, picture frames, huge key collection, camera collection, dishes, wall art, christmas and so much more.

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 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.

FOR SALE – full workout room equipment.  Suntec electric IR 2-3 man sauna $1250.  DP cable weight bench $500 heavy weights.  Commercial Quantum Step Up electric stepper with race program $1500.  Tanning bed new bulbs exterior not so hot, been on porch will trade for something.  Could use a trampoline with sides for my doggies.  51911 Hwy 118 at tire fence. Call first.  skull1923@gmail.com 371-3068.  Early is good.  Deborah

 

Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON.  Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com.  Please no PDFs or fancy fonts!  (We like it easy.)  On the web at:  theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com.  For 35 years, THE source for news in South Brewster County.  Updated every Tuesday (sometimes Monday). 

 TERLINGUA MOON

Vol 35 No 41

October 8, 2024

A Million sMiles

Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. But by sitting still, and the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill. Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.

        ~Søren Kierkegaard

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Updated every Tuesday. Or Monday night.

We are what you share.  

Regular Commissioners Meeting: October 8 at 9:30 AM

Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom 

201 W. Ave. E Alpine Click here for agenda:

https://www.brewstercounty.gov/upload/page/0072/Regular%20Commissioners%20Court%20Meeting%20October%208%202024%20-%20FILE%20STAMPED.pdf

The Tri-County Voter Promoters registered voters last week in Alpine, Marfa, Terlingua, Fort Davis, and Presidio. October 7th was the last day to register to vote in the November 5th General Election. The mail ballot application deadline is October 25th. Early voting begins October 21st and ends November 1st.  For more information on the Tri-County Voter Promoters and how to help, please contact Roy Morey at (432) 426-0122, or email him at remorey@bigbend.net.

ArtWalk 2024 

We are proud to announce Michele Billings as our honored artist for Artwalk 2024. Celebrating 31 years! · Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23 2024 · a party as big as West Texas! · Join us for Art, Music, Food & Fun

COME AND CELEBRATE THE GOOD MAGIC!!!
The Witches Dance coming up !!!! Oct 31, Halloween !! The Cactus Farm !!
Practice this Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:00 p.m. ALL WELCOME!!

The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce will be holding their monthly meeting October 10, 2024 at 6 PM at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge Bunkhouse. All are encouraged to attend!! For more information on the Chamber, events and local businesses please visit our website www.bigbendchamberofcommerce.com 

Peso Supreme @ Bad Rabbit Cafe on 10/12- Come by for an evening of live music supplied by one of Terlingua's finest and most sought-after bands. They'll be rockin' our socks off from 6:00-8:00PM. Don't miss out on this tunes-filled evening!

The Shelby Cars return!

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2 PM

Public event by American Legion Last Outpost #653

Sewing Classes

Sewing classes are filling up for the Fall sessions. Space is still available for Basic Sewing Skills (no prior experience needed!) and Using a Commercial Pattern (familiarity with sewing machine use required). Contact Wendy Weckesser on Facebook or by text message at 575 650 3554 for days, times and costs.

FREE DISC GOLF (FOR KIDS)
Join Cinnamon Sky Ranch for a complimentary disc golf event for kids 14 and under, October 11th through 13th. Drop by anytime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, or 8 a.m. and noon on Sunday. Kids can enjoy a round of Putt Putt disc golf, with the first 20 arrivals receiving two discs and a t-shirt, and top finishers receiving prizes and recognition. Extreme Desert Disc Golf At Cinnamon Sky Ranch

MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10 AM til sell-out. The ice cream trailer may (or may not) be open  Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm. Just depends on if I receive the new soft serve machine or not. I’ll post on FB and make signage on the trailer of any news. Gracias, Terlingua!

When Miss Emilie Clepper contacts you and tell you that her friend Ben Gage is coming town and that you should have him play at your place, that's what you do. I'm excited to announce our 1st house concert of the season this Tuesday evening at 7pm. Hoping to do some potluck snacks and please, please, please bring a little cash to tip the talent. BYOB and pooches welcome! More shows to come. Map to my place... https://maps.app.goo.gl/cGYNHUVcaUa7Y91J7

Mike Minnick

Kate Healy , LMT is offering quality Massage Therapy for Local Residents @ JAF Arena Lounge M-T-W: 1-8pm. Locals Discount $1/min (30-45-60-75-90 min available).. Text 731-699-0509 to schedule. Licensed in 3 States. 30 years in business. Tx Lic #135433

Ring at Many Stones needs to down size. For sale I have 10 new solar panels, 2 pet carriers, big ice chest, electric chain saw, unused generator that runs on gas or propane, 2 40 inch TV sets, Two BBQ pits one uses propane and the other wood/charcoal, many framed photos by Blair Pitman, antique electric lamps, two new 

ceiling fans in original boxes, antique kerosene lamps and camp lights, Plus lot s of new rocks, jewelry and interesting minerals. Also lots of dry beans.

 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.

Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD

Elvira Hermosillo visited the school as part of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance and spoke with the Elementary to support their hydroponic garden and made plans with the high school to continue their participation in the River Ranger program.

Terlingua Fire & EMS showcased their services and educated students in K-12th on Fire Safety and career opportunities in their field.

Cross Country Junior High and High School athletes will compete in the District 9-1A competition this Wednesday, October 9th at the Marfa Golf Course. High school boys race (3 miles) starts at 2:30pm, followed by the high school girls (2 miles), and the junior high boys and girls will run concurrently(2 miles). Good luck, Paisanos!

Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church

Wednesday, October 9th at 5:30pm

Holy Eucharist service will be celebrated and all are welcome. Look for upcoming service details this month, we are hoping to bring back the Blessing of the Animals service, usually done in October honoring St. Francis of Assisi. 

Terlingua Music Bash - October 17-21

Just 2 weeks away... So make your plans now for 5 nights of music at The Starlight Theatre, a classic parade, a silent auction, a costume contest with a $100 top prize, open mic at The Boathouse, gospel brunch at DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, and song circles into the night. 
“Steampunk” was so tremendously popular it will once again be the costume theme again. So, make plans to dress up and get down to Ghostown.

It's FREE!!! However, any donations are appreciated as all proceeds benefit the Mark (eYeBall) Kneeskern Memorial Scholarship for the Terlingua CSD students. Please join us and encourage your adventurous friends!

We are still seeking items from the community for our silent auction that will be held Saturday, October 19th at the Starlight Theatre. Please, let us know if you have an item or a service you are willing to donate to help the cause. Cabin 10, Inc. is a Texas 501c(3) non profit and your donations are tax deductible per IRS guidelines. Contact us @ cabin10org@gmail.com, or by phone at 830-739-6986. All information pertaining to the event can be found at www.cabin10.org

See Ya Soon!  ¡Viva Terlingua! ¡Viva Al Barlow! ¡Viva Mark eYeBall Kneeskern!

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 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.

Espresso ... y poco mas

Get your homemade, cooked to order breakfast or lunch in the Ghost Town.   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.  A local landmark and a favorite of locals and visitors.

Taqueria El Milagro

The very best street tacos and other authentic Mexican dishes and steaks. One of the area favorites. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB!

Thanksgiving Community Luncheon 2024

Friday, November 15th

Shout out to all of our wonderful volunteers: it is time to get organized for this wonderful event.  Give us a call   432-371-3147

It is going to be a blast!

Just a friendly reminder, October 24th 25th and 26th at the Crisis Center doors open at 8:00 p.m. for our 3rd annual Haunted House.  We have had great community support buying items we needed from our Amazon registry,along with cash donations.  Thank you everyone for your generous support to help make this event happen.  All money raised will be divided between our Crisis Center and a Scholarship at TCSD.  Our goal this year is $2,000.00  If anyone is interested in participating in the haunted house or want to make a donation, please reach out to Amanda Johnson or Kathy Wisdom.  The more the merrier.  

Big Bend National Park Calendar

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

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)

For Sale Full Work out Room Equipment

Suntec electric IR 2-3 man sauna $1250

DP cable weight bench $500 heavy weights

Commercial Quantum Step Up electric stepper with race program $1500

Tanning bed new bulbs exterior not so hot been on porch will trade for something Could use a trampoline with sides for my doggies.

 51911 hwy 118 at tire fence call first  skull1923@gmail.com  371-3068

Early is good     -  deborah

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!

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 

2nd weekend Oct - Trilogy Tournament - 2nd Annual Extreme Desert Disc Golf Tournament  

10/9 - Juniper - DB's

10/10- Sarah Burton - Starlight 

10/10 - Beth Lee - BH 

October 11th through 13th. Drop by anytime between 8am and 6pm on Friday and Saturday, or 8am and noon on Sunday. Kids can enjoy a round of Putt Putt disc golf, with the first 20 arrivals receiving two discs and a t-shirt, and top finishers receiving prizes and recognition. 14 yrs old and younger  - Cinnamon Sky Ranch

10/11 - Gordon Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane 

10/11- Easy Trouble- Starlight 

10/12 - Peso Supreme - BH

10/12- Gordie Tentrees and Jaxon Huldane- Starlight 

10/13 - Dave Martinez followed by Marc Utter - BH

10/14- The Whitmores- Starlight 

10/16- The Meadowmakers and Paul Benoit- Starlight 

10/16 - John Cavender - DB's 

October 17-21 - Terlingua Music Bash - Steam Punk themed - Stay tuned for deets

Thursday, October 17 The Starlight Theatre

5:30 The Wayward Gypsies

6:45 Pat Green

8:00 The Scott Walker Trio

Friday Afternoon, October 18

3:00 Meet & Greet Open Mic @ Alex & Marti Whitmore’s Place.

Friday, October 18 The Starlight Theatre

5:30 Kelli King and The Royal Pains

6:45 Miss Neesie and the Tin Can Trio

8:00 Butch Morgan and John Whipple

9:30 The Mesquite Beans 

10/17 - Wayward Gypsies - BH 

10/18 - Bill Palmer - BH

10/19 - Rob Lytle followed by Alex Teller - BH

10/19 - Terlingua Firefighters and EMT Ball - DB's -**Oct 19 - EMT Ball at DB's BBQ - 11AM sign-up for dominoes tournament. $20 entry fee - Day music: 11:00-1:30 Juniper D Jinn

1:30 - 3:00 David and Alyson Fahl

5:30 - 7:00 Sherita Perez

7-8:30 Wendy Elizabeth Jones

8:30-10:00 Sarah Burton 

10:00-11:30 Ginny Mac ( WHOOOOAAA that's a lot of big names!)**

Saturday, October 19 (multiple locations)

2:00 Open Mic @ The Boathouse hosted by Jenni Mansfield Peal

4:30 SteamPunk Costume Parade from the Boathouse to “The Porch” and The Starlight Theatre

The Starlight Friday Night

5:30 Blind Squirrel

6:30 Jenni Mansfield Peal

8:00 Greg Harkins & Neil Trammel

9:30 SteamPunk Costume Contest with the best costume receiving $100

Silent Auction closes

10:00 The Butch & Rory Hancock Band 

10/20 - Sherita Perez followed by Ramble Woods Band - BH

Sunday Night October 20 - Starlight Theatre

5:30 The Whitmores

6:45 Langham & Gill

8:00 Nani Byrd

Sunday Morning, October 20

10:00 am Gospel Brunch @ DB's Rustic BBQ 

Sunday Night October 20 - Starlight Theatre

5:30 The Whitmores

6:45 Langham & Gill

8:00 Nani Byrd 

Monday, October 21 - Starlight Theatre

Sarah Burton

10/21 - Sarah Burton - Starlight 

10/24 - Laird and Friends - Starlight 

10/24 - David Miner - BH

10/24 - Alex Teller - DB's 

10/25 - Keegan McInroe followed by the Wayward Gypsies

10/25 - Scott Walker Band - DB's

10/25-Blind Squirrel- Starlight  

10/26 - Alex Dupree followed by The Moonshiners

10/26- (5-8PM) Melissa Engleman, (9-midnightish) Radio La Chusma and JP Wiggins and Carlie Tise's Wedding Party - Starlight 

10/26 - The Wayward Gypsies - DB's

10/27 - The Moonshiners - DB's 

10/27 - NaniByrd followed by Sarah Burton

10/28 - The Wayward Gypsies - Starlight 

10/20 - Johnny Loyd - DB's  

10/26 - The Moonshiners @ The Boathouse, 10/26 as well as Randy De La Fuente's 3rd Annual Rocktober Birthday Bash ! Surprise Musical guests as Well!

October 30 - The Moonshiners -7PM, Butch Hancock Band - 830PM, James McMurtry 10:30PM

10/31 - Sarah Burton - Starlight 

October 31-Nov 2 - Tolbert Chili Cookoff 

Oct 31 - Sherita Perez - Boathouse 

Oct 31 - Scott Walker Band -7PM, Thomas Michael Riley - 845PM, Gary P. Nunn - 1030PM  

10/31 - Tyson Webb - BH

10/31 - The Wayward Gypsies - DB's 

10/31 - 10 to 2 - High Sierra Art Show  

Thanks to David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Long Draw Pizza, La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, The Boathouse Bar & Bungalows, Terlingua Moon, and others for helping out with this list.