TERLINGUA MOON
April 29, 2025
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!
"I believe my political opponents are not my enemies." - Shatrughan Sinha
"With friends like these, who needs enemies?" - Joey Adams
MAY DAY PROTEST! A TRI-COUNTY PROTEST IN ALPINE!
The People’s Movement. WE ARE THE MANY. They are the Few.
May 1: May Day Strong National Day of Action:
(Reagan Stone, Organizer)
We’re going to make a statement and have fun too. Bring signs! Here’s the
schedule for Thursday, May 1:
At 6 p.m., meet at the Alpine Visitor Center for our May Day bicycle ride.
Ride awhile, then peacefully protest at Alpine Courthouse 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Don’t ride? Just park at the courthouse at 6:30 and join the protestors on
the front sidewalk. Brewster County Courthouse, 201 W Ave E, Alpine, TX.
Walk to the Hotel Richey for the last hour of bluegrass.
50501 (short for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement) is a national movement
of everyday Americans who stand for democracy, and who stand against the
authoritarian actions of the Trump Administration. Since January, the Trump
Administration has continued to attack our civil liberties, take illegal and
unconstitutional actions, and gut the public services we pay for with our taxes.
We call on our government to … Stop the Billionaire Takeover! Join us in the fight to uphold
the Constitution and end executive overreach. Please sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/p766rW
OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP
Wed, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - $1 Bag Sale
Thrift Shop will be closed June, July and August. Thank you to our new volunteers and continued volunteers who keep this resource running.
CAMELS IN FT. DAVIS
SAVE THE DATE...The camels are coming, the camels are coming...Wednesday and Thursday, May 14-15 there will be living history presentations featuring Doug Baum and his camels at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Did you know that there were, in fact, camels at the Fort in the 1850s? Come visit Doug and the camels.
Partnering with the Fort, the Friends of the Library will host author Kathi Appelt with a program about her children's book, Once Upon A Camel. This special event will start with an assembly on Wednesday, May 14th at 9 a.m. in the Dirks-Anderson Elementary School auditorium followed by a program at the Jeff Davis County Library at 11a.m. on May 14th for Valentine Elementary School and homeschool students.
Free bookmarks celebrating these fascinating creatures and a handout, "Fun Facts About Camels."
MUSIC LISTINGS (ETC.)
Starlight - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thurs, May 1 - Alicia Morgan and Cale Richardson
Fri, May 2 - Blind Squirrel
Sat, May 3 - 10,000 Bees
Mon, May 5 - The Whitmores
Boathouse
Wed, April 30 - Open Mic hosted by Rory Hancock
Thurs, May 1 - Carlos Maxwell
Sun, May 4, Sherita Perez
Long Draw Pizza
Wed, April 30 - Bill Palmer
Bad Rabbit Café
Fri, May 2 - "Lost in Space Fest" w/Sweet Cahrbenu and the Fur Trappers/Zona Mutante
Sat, May 3 - "Lost in Space Feswt" w/ Hayden Butler
Terlingua Ranch Property Owner’s Association Potluck
Join your friends and neighbors at the monthly property owner potluck on Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 p.m., at The Bunkhouse on the Ranch. The Ranch will provide plates, cutlery, iced tea, and water. Please bring a dish to share. Please call Marilynn at 512.484.1409 if you have any questions.
Temple of the Bird
Tues, April 29 - Willie Nelson's 92nd Birthday. Open Willie jam, 7:00 p.m. BYOB.
SUL ROSS
Nico Westerlink's Graduate Guitar Recital in the SRSU Studio Theater (Fine Arts Building) on Wednesday, 4/30, at 7:00 p.m. Free.
He is a phenomenal guitarist and is worth seeing/hearing.
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. You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library from 10:00-3:00.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, 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 pastry cart will be open at 10 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.
We'll be here all summer, in the shade. This year, we're celebrating the summer season by waiving the set up donation on the last Saturday of each of our summer months. It's a great way for a creator or new vendor to try out our market. We typically have a table and chair or two to loan to new vendors.
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.
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.
LIBRARY NEWS - THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
Where the smart get smarter! Come join us, all are welcome!
HOURS: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town AND Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Canyon View Community Park(next to the Terlingua school)
LIBRARY TECH SERVICES: Do you have computer, printer, or internet needs? We have the fastest internet in town and a laptop that is available for check out hourly at the library. We also have a printer capable of printing, scanning, and copying documents, this service is offered for the recommended donation of 10¢ per printed page. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.
EXCHANGE BOX: Do you miss the free porch? How often did you casually visit it and end up walking away with a treasure or the unexpected things you had been searching for? Help us bring back the magic but without the mess! Bring in your old clothes, household goods, and pretty much anything that is still useful but not useful to you. Donations are accepted at the discretion of the library staff, this is how we keep things clean and organized. *NOTE* We also require large donations to be put in sturdy boxes. Books are also welcome!
FUN AND GAMES: The Mobile Library is well stocked with games and activities! We have many classics like Chess, checkers, Scrabble, and also a bunch of more obscure indie games! Origami and juggling lessons are also available from library staff… learn skills, have fun, impress your friends! Do you have a fun skill? Maybe you could teach us something new!
KATE HEALY MASSAGE
Massage Therapy $1/min - Mondays @ Temple of the Bird (1-5 p.m.) & Tuesdays @ JAF Arena Lounge (11a.m.-7 p.m.). Thurs/Fridaysby Appt in BBV. Text Kate Healy, lmt to book (731) 699-0509. These Locations service Local Residents & Seasonal Workers. Travel Massage avail for visitors to the area and locals wanting a Home Visit. TX Lic #135433
ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at the Big Bend church, just north of the post office.
MILKY WAY TREATS
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday 10 a.m.-sellout. We’ll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls and kolaches. Stop by and treat yourself! The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4 p.m.-9 p.m. We’ve got your ice cream with the view! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!
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)
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes in a great setting. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Best coffee in town and home-cooked breakfasts and lunches. Freshly baked pastries and more. Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m. A local landmark.
NOW HIRING
The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to help with light cleaning throughout the store. This is a part time position. Please stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details.
BASIN CLOSURE
Chisos Basin Closure is now delayed till August (if it is not delayed again).
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/chisos-basin-construction-timelines.htm
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Terlingua Moon Vol. 36 No. 17
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Terlingua Moon
No 16 April 22, 2025
By Million sMiles
Taqueria El Milagro Stop by for authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes in a fun setting. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.
Espresso ... y poco mas Morning coffee place plus home-cooked breakfasts and lunches. Freshly baked pastries and more. Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m. A local landmark.
The Big Bend Citizens Alliance Invites any interested parties to join us from 1:00 - 5:00pm at the Emergency Response Center training room on Tues-Weds, April 22-23, 2025. Instructed by the Non-Profit Management Center out of Midland/Odessa, this training will cover best management practices for non-profits over two half-day sessions and is free to attend. For more information please contact Joselyn at <president.bbca@gmail.com>. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Many Stones has just received a very large shipment of some very interesting minerals. Also lots of thing to dell to downsize. 2 pet carriers,big ice chest,electric chain saw,2 40 inch TV sets, Many framed photos by Blair Pittman,two new ceiling fans still new in the boxes,many antique kerosene lamps, fishing gear, many new floor tiles new, lots of assorted tool kits, new banjos and guitars, hundreds of fire bricks, antique electric lights, Come check it all out. Ring does not get open until 11:00 AM.
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. Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, 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. 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.
Come to the Flea Market this Sunday the 27th at the west parking lot of La Kiva! Free set up, 10am until 2pm. Clean out and make some money! Bring your friends!
The Thursday night meeting of AA at the Big Bend Church will not be held this coming Thursday, 24 April. We will resume the following Thursday. Hope to see you then!
Rustic Iron FYI- DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ adjusted schedule is now Wed thru Sun with same hours 11m-9pm.
MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday 10am-sellout. We’ll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls and kolaches. Stop by and treat yourself! The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4pm-9pm. Try one of our homemade pints to-go, it’ll make ya smile! We’ll also be at the La Kiva Market, Sunday April 27 at 10am - biscuit sammies, apple fritters and more! Gracias, Terlingua!
HELP WANTED The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to help with light cleaning throughout the store. This is a part time position. Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details!
BOQUILLAS PORT OF ENTRY BEGINS SUMMER SCHEDULE MAY 5 The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico will change to the summer schedule beginning Monday, May 5th. The crossing will be open four days a week, Fridays through Mondays. To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
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)
Brewster County Special Commissioners Court Meeting on April 22, 2025. This meeting was held in Marathon. Visit our YouTube channel where we will go live. http://www.youtube.com/@BrewsterCounty1
Agenda: https://www.brewstercounty.gov/page/comm.court.agendas
Bravo Health Terlingua Clinic Call for an appointment or just stop by! 432 300 5175 Located next to the Community Center in Study Butte
Join the Big Bend Community Chorale and the SRSU. Concert Choir in a musical celebration of Spring! Free and open to the public! Granada Theater, Friday, April 25th, 7:30pm
Big Bend Live Music Roundup for April 2025 and beyond (updated April 21, 2025) Updates available on David's Facebook blog page "Notes from Around the Bend." Special thanks to Kate Keenan for South County
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Monday, April 14, 2025
Vol. 36, No. 15, April 15, 2025
Terlingua Moon
Volume 36, No. 15
April 15, 2025 by FreeBird
Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Now my advice for those who die (taxman)
Declare the pennies on your eyes (taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman
And you're working for no one but me (taxman) – George Harrison
BIG
BEND REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT ‑‑ Our Patient Advocate
will be at the Terlingua Fire and EMS building on APRIL 15th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Stop on by to get more information!
BIG
BEND GALLERY ‑‑ Remember that the entry deadline for our
upcoming show, "Dark Skies" is fast approaching! Bring in your work to the Big Bend Gallery,
121 W. Holland Street, Alpine, by Tuesday
[April 15] to enter!
TEXAS
A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION ‑‑ will be testing well water April 21,
2025.
Water sample bottles and detailed instructions can be
picked up at Galeria Chisos, 53704 Hwy 118, Terlingua, beginning April 14, 2025. Water collection should be done on the
morning of the 21st and dropped off at Galeria Chisos from 8:30-10
am. Results will be available in Alpine
at the Results & Interpretation meeting, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, which
will start at 8 am until 10 am, at the Judge Val Beard Bldg, 207 N 7th
St. in Alpine. For those that can’t
attend, the sample results will be mailed.
The $15 fee will be paid by Brewster County Groundwater
Conservation District for all residents in Brewster County. You can contact 432-244-6030 or email sbauer.bcgwcd@gmail.com with any questions.
EASTER SOCIAL &
FUNDRAISER! You are invited to BIG BEND JEEP’S EASTER SOCIAL & FUNDRAISER! Come join us for a Community Easter Social
helping raise money for our Big Bend
Public Library!
MUSIC|GAMES|FOOD
SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025 3PM - 6PM
53564 TX Highway 118 Terlingua, TX 79852
Wright Hardware
THE
BIG BEND MOVIE ‑‑ The Big Bend movie is now available to
rent on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Fandago At Home, and YouTube Movies.
BIG
BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION ‑‑ Santa
Inez-Terlingua Ghost Town Church: No
Service on Wednesday, April 16. Good
Friday service, April 18 at 5:30 pm
Sts.
Mary & Joseph's-Lajitas: Easter Sunday service at the River(Voices
Crossing-weather permitting) and Baptism at 5pm. All are welcome. If weather prohibits an outdoor service, we
will have the service in the Chapel.
HELP
WANTED ‑‑ The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to
help with light cleaning throughout the store.
This is a part time position.
Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details.
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.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, all
natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, handcrafted,
creative jewelry, resin creations, 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.
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.
MILKY
WAY TREATS ‑‑ Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this
Saturday, 10 am-sellout. We’ll have
freshly baked cinnamon rolls, kolaches and apple fritters! Stop by and treat yourself! The ice cream trailer will also be open this
weekend, Sat-Mon 4pm-9pm. We’ve got your
ice cream with the view! Gracias, Terlingua!
AA
MEETING ‑‑ ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND IS A DESIRE TO QUIT. If you have, or think you might have, a
drinking problem, we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at the Big Bend
Church, just north of the Post office.
PAISANO
POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL ‑‑ Thank you Community for your amazing
support towards Team #11720 The Purobots Robotics team of Big Bend High School.
Congratulations to Brooke Jenks who advanced from Area
Track to Regionals in all 5 of her events. She got 2nd place in Discus, 2nd
place in High Jump, 4th place in the 100m, Area Champion in the
400m, and Area Champion in the 800m. Congratulations
to Brayan Trujillo who broke the School Record for the mile with his Area time
of 5:36.97. Go Paisanos!
DARK
SKIES
‑‑ is the next show for the Big Bend Gallery!
Celebrate and Educate on the beauty and importance of our Dark Skies in
the Greater Big Bend Region. Our show
will coincide with The Dark Skies Festival in Alpine, April 21-26.
Submission of Entries:
On or before April 15, 2025
Exhibition Dates:
April 17 through June 3, 2025
Reception: Friday,
April 18, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm
Pick Up Artwork:
June 4, 2025
Questions? Contact
Kathleen Griffith tomkatranch@gmail.com
MESSAGE
THERAPY ‑‑ $1/min - Mondays @ Temple of the Bird (1-5pm) &
Tuesdays @ JAF Arena Lounge (11am-7pm). Thurs/Fridays by Appt in BBV. Text Kate Healy, lmt to book (731)
699-0509. These locations service Local
Residents & Seasonal Workers. Travel
Massage available for visitors to the area and locals wanting a Home Visit. TX Lic #135433
THE
BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY ‑‑ is now open for business! Come get a library card!
HOURS: Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Canyon View Community
Park, next to the Terlingua school
Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town
We have a large collection of local literature available
for checkout, and a separate collection of books available to the public free
of charge. Here is a list of other
library services we provide:
Ø TECHNOLOGICAL
SERVICES: Free WiFi, a laptop available
for checkout 1 hour at a time, printing/scanning for 10 cents/page
Ø EXCHANGE
BOX: Clothes, kitchenware, electronics,
pet accessories - you name it! Take
stuff out or put stuff in as you please, all without paying a cent! *NOTE*:
All exchange box donations subject to review and possible rejection by
library staff. No trash! We also require large donations to be put in
sturdy boxes.
Ø MONTHLY
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR: Join Texas
preschool teacher Alison Weiss for readings aloud of classic tales complete
with funny voice acting! Bring your
little readers along for enchanting tales, drama, and laughter! Next story hour: TBD
Ø BOARD
GAMES: Chess, checkers, Scrabble, indie
board games, D&D, or whatever else you can think of! Come game with our library staff...there may
even be a prize in it for you if you beat us!
Ø ORIGAMI
LESSONS: Learn how to make a perfect
square from any sheet of scrap paper, and turn it into beautiful
creations! Also be sure to check out our
collection of origami instructional books.
You can learn how to make birds, turtles, elephants, and much more!
Ø ASK
DR. GIGABYTE: Local communications
expert Arick Sandman a.k.a. Dr. Gigabyte can answer your general questions on technology
and communications in the Big Bend! If
you would like to know which devices work best in the remote areas of Big Bend
or are wondering about the Internet and AI's role in today's rapidly changing
world, ask Dr. Gigabyte!
Ø JUGGLING
LESSONS: Never too late to learn
something new! Learn a skill great for
physical development and mental relaxation and impress your friends! Ask for Sam in the Circus Department.
Ø FREE
COFFEE: You bring the mugs, we got the
coffee. Enough said."
TAQUERIA
EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Stop by for authentic Mexican recipes featuring
street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes in a fun setting. Open every day during Spring break from 3 pm
until 9 pm. 432-371-2060 for takeout via
our drive-through window. BYOB.
ESPRESSO
… y poco mas ‑‑ THE morning coffee place plus home-cooked
breakfasts and lunches. Freshly baked
pastries and more. Strong wifi,
newspapers and fantastic views.
432.371.3044 for to-go orders. Open
at 7:30 a.m. A local landmark.
OBITUARY – DAVID CHESTER
FRICKER
David loved the beauty of the Big Bend and the friendship of the people. He took great pleasure hosting dinner parties at his home. He created radio spots for the Terlingua Coyote radio and supplied gravel to Big Bend National Park from his ‘Long Draw’ gravel operation. He was fond of jokes and a master of puns. He enjoyed music, made his own unique CD collections, held multiple engineering patents, and had a penchant for car rides through raging thunderstorms. He also threw a mean fast ball once clocked at 97MPH.
“He
was the lightning bolt in a room! The
one with the energy that touched everyone. He will be missed! But stay open. If the lightning looks a bit more spectacular
than normal, it is.......”
The family plans a celebration in Dave & Virginia’s
honor. Details will be posted and online
remembrances (especially funny stories) may be expressed to the family by
visiting David’s obituary at
www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com or https://www.everlastmemorials.com/.
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Monday, April 7, 2025
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No. 14
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Please
join us for the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting!! Our meeting
will be held in person at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge Bunk House at 6
pm Thursday, April 10, 2025! All are encouraged to attend!!!
Big
Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
It is this Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10:30 am to
12:30 pm at the Boathouse Campground in the Ghost Town. Rio Lemonade,
Milky Way Treats and Shot Time Liquors have generously donated to make this a
special event!! All are welcome to Attend!!!! Come hang out with the Easter
Bunny, get your face painted, it's going to be an Eggcellent time!!
Paisano
Posts from Terlingua School
Terlingua's own robotics team, 17720 - Purobots, will host
an Open House and fundraiser at the High School's Robotics room on Saturday
April 12 from 11am-2pm.
BBQ plates will be sold for $15.
All donations will support the team's trip to Corpus
Christi for the UIL State Competition next month.
We invite you to show support for the team and watch our
robot demonstrations.
Congratulations to Track Area Qualifers:
Brooke Jenks(Discus, 100m, 400m, 800m and High Jump), Nereida Gomez(200m),
Brayan Trujillo(3200m, 1600m), Luna Barrett(Triple Jump), and Asa Reed(HIgh
Jump, Triple Jump, 1600m).
Congratulations to Regional Academic Qualifiers:
Editorial Writing-Nereida Gomez, News Writing-Anna Smith,
Science&Highest Biology-Philip Lowe, Headline-Luna Barrett &
Bailey Baker, Computer Science-Evan Clark, Anthony Pattillo, Luna Barrett, Tony
Picaso, & Tim Smith, Spelling-Baily Baker, Shyla Garcia, Myranda Villa,
& Joselyn Sartain, Social Studies-Kendyl Haney, Isis Lujan, Jose Rodriguez,
& Amy Alaniz, and Number Sense-David Gutierrez, Brooke Jenks, Melody
Orozco, Kendyl Haney,& Isis Lujan.
Doctor
Jay Kirk, Owner and operator of Clark Chiropractic from Odessa will be
in the area Friday night April 11th at Easter Egg Motel and then Saturday
morning April 12th at Mrs Ann Dixon's home on Whitemill Road off of Terlingua Ranch
Road to see people and do treatments.
You can
call his office number to book an appointment for Friday night or Saturday
morning.
1-432-337-5553
Call Clark Chiropractic office number by no later than Thursday afternoon and
tell them that you want to book an appointment for Friday evening in Terlingua
or Saturday morning at Ms Dixon on Terlingua Ranch White Mill road.
He uses
DNFT Directional technique. https://www.clarkchiropractictx.com/
He is
wonderful and comes all the way down here after working till noon on Friday in
Odessa just to help us out. He is also a Terlingua ranch property owner.
THE
BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY : is now open for business!
Come get a library card!
HOURS: Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM,
Canyon View Community Park, next to the Terlingua school
Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town
We have a large collection of local
literature available for checkout, and a separate collection of books available
to the public free of charge. Here is a list of other library
services we provide:
· -TECHNOLOGICAL
SERVICES: Free WiFi, a laptop available for checkout 1 hour at a
time, printing/scanning for 10 cents/page
· -EXCHANGE
BOX: Clothes, kitchenware, electronics, pet accessories - you name
it! Take stuff out or put stuff in as you please, all without paying
a cent! *NOTE*: All exchange box donations subject to
review and possible rejection by library staff. No
trash! We also require large donations to be put in sturdy boxes.
· -MONTHLY
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR: Join Texas preschool teacher Alison Weiss for
readings aloud of classic tales complete with funny voice
acting! Bring your little readers along for enchanting tales, drama,
and laughter! Next story hour: TBD
· -BOARD
GAMES: Chess, checkers, Scrabble, indie board games, D&D, or
whatever else you can think of! Come game with our library
staff...there may even be a prize in it for you if you beat us!
· -ORIGAMI
LESSONS: Learn how to make a perfect square from any sheet of scrap
paper, and turn it into beautiful creations! Also be sure to check
out our collection of origami instructional books. You can learn how
to make birds, turtles, elephants, and much more!
· -ASK
DR. GIGABYTE: Local communications expert Arick Sandman a.k.a. Dr.
Gigabyte can answer your general questions on technology and communications in
the Big Bend! If you would like to know which devices work best in
the remote areas of Big Bend or are wondering about the Internet and AI's role
in today's rapidly changing world, ask Dr. Gigabyte!
· -JUGGLING
LESSONS: Never too late to learn something new! Learn a
skill great for physical development and mental relaxation and impress your
friends! Ask for Sam in the Circus Department.
· -FREE
COFFEE: You bring the mugs, we got the coffee. Enough
said.
Terlingua
Community Star Party
Wednesday April 23
AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week under some of the darkest night skies in
Texas! Enjoy a tour of the constellations and telescope views, and learn about
the community's efforts to preserve our night sky across the Greater Big Bend
International Dark Sky Reserve.
Kids welcome!
Bring a chair or blanket.
Red or dim flashlights only please.
Snacks available for purchase from Milky Way Treats.
In the event of bad weather, this event may be moved indoors or cancelled
Arrive by 8:00pm for a 1-hr astrophotography workshop led by local Tres Morris.
Reserve a space in advance by emailing info@bigbendfarflung.com
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)
MILKY
WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday
10am-sellout. We’ll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls and kolaches.
Stop by and treat yourself! The ice cream trailer will also be open this
weekend, Sat-Mon 4pm-9pm. We’ve got your ice cream with the view!
Gracias, Terlingua!
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS.
If you have, or think
you might have, a drinking problem, we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on
Thursdays, at the Big Bend church, just north of the post office.
ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT
The
Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to help with light
cleaning throughout the store. This is a part time position. Stop by the store
in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details!
Santa
Inez-Terlingua Ghostown & Sts. Mary and Joseph's-Lajitas
4/9 Wednesday Santa Inez: 5:30pm Rosary Prayer Service
4/18 Friday Santa Inez- 5:30pm Good Friday Service
4/20 Lajitas-5pm Easter Sunday at the River for Service and
Baptism
All are welcome
BIG
BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE
SAVE THE DATE: Non-Profit Management Training... Third
Time IS the Charm!
Prior dates were postponed for reasons out of our control but
this time, folks, it's going to happen. The Big Bend Citizens Alliance again
invites any interested parties to join us from 1:00 - 5:00pm at
the Emergency Response Center training room on Tues-Weds, April 22-23,
2025. Instructed by the Non-Profit Management Center out of
Midland/Odessa, this training will cover best management practices for
non-profits over two half-day sessions and is free to attend. For more
information or to sign-up please contact Joselyn at <president.bbca@gmail.com>.
Enjoy
Our 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.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, 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.
We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling license. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for
all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We
look forward to seeing you there.
Espresso
... y poco mas
THE morning coffee place plus home-cooked breakfasts and
lunches. Freshly baked pastries and more. Strong wifi, newspapers and
fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open
at 7:30 a.m. A local landmark.
Taqueria
El Milagro
Stop by for authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos,
steaks and huge side dishes in a fun setting. Open every day during
Spring break from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our
drive through window. BYOB.
Voices is the Saturday before
Mother's Day.
That date is May 10, 2025 from 10am - 6 pm.
More later . . .
OBITUARY
FROM VICTORIA BRUCE
whose parents were a fixture in the Big Bend Area for many
years
“Our beloved father, David Chester Fricker, friend of the Big
Bend and Terlingua-Study
Butte
Water Board President for many years, passed away peacefully at Ascension
Living
Providence Village in Waco, Texas on April 3, 2025. He was 84. He was
preceded
in death by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Bernadine (Blavat) Fricker. For many
years,
they were a local fixture, often seen walking along Highway 170 in the early
morning,
collecting litter and keeping the road clean under the pseudonym, ‘Concerned
Citizens
of Highway 170’.
David
loved the beauty of the Big Bend and the friendship of the people. He took
great
pleasure
hosting dinner parties at his home. He created radio spots for the Terlingua
Coyote
radio and supplied gravel to Big Bend National Park from his ‘Long Draw’ gravel
operation.
He was fond of jokes and a master of puns. He enjoyed music, made
his
own
unique CD collections, held multiple engineering patents, and had a penchant
for
car
rides through raging thunderstorms. He also threw a mean fast ball once clocked
at
97MPH.
“He was
the lightning bolt in a room! The one with the energy that touched everyone. He
will be
missed! But stay open. If the lightning looks a bit more spectacular than
normal,
it
is.......”