Vol. 36, No. 25, June 24, 2025

 

Terlingua Moon
Volume 36, No. 25
June 24, 2025 by FreeBird

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.  If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu

 

 

 

 

BREWSTER COUNTY REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING – June 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM.  The agenda is available at:  Brewster County Commissioners Court agenda.

BREWSTER COUNTY TOURISM MEETING – June 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM, at the Marathon Community Center.  The agenda is available at:  Brewster County Tourism Council agenda.

CRISIS CENTER OF THE BIG BEND ‑‑ Hello Terlingua, because of the odd day we had to do distribution, we still have lots of boxes and a bunch of fruit left. If you have not picked up your boxes please come get them. Bring your card. We also have a lot of senior boxes. We will be open everyday except Thursday this week, please stop by.

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY ‑‑ Back open next week!  Follow us on social media for updates @BigBendPublicLibrary.

Ø  Next Library Meeting:  Monday June 30^th, 6pm at The “Red” Pattillo Community Center, behind the Post office.  All are welcome!

Ø  Upcoming Library Hours and Events:  July 3rd Regular library hours at Canyon View Community Park 3pm-6pm, July 4th Parade 6pm at TFEMS, July 5th Big Bend Luau Splash at Far Flung 2pm-8pm.  **Library will NOT be open at the community market on July 5th**

HELLO TIVO’S PLACE CUSTOMERS! ‑‑ We'd like to thank you for your continued support!  Thank you for stopping by, for recommending us, for the reviews, and for the great moments!  We're closing for summer starting June 29, 2025.  Enjoy your summer, and God bless!

Love, Tivo and Nereida

DEAR FRIENDS OF THE TERLINGUA MUSIC BASH ‑‑ It’s that time again!  We are getting ready for the 2025 TMB in beautiful downtown Terlingua Ghost Town.  There will be more posted about the music in a bit but for now we are putting out the call to artists and other individuals who may be interested in donating an item or service to this year’s Silent Auction.  The Auction benefits the Mark (eYeBall) Kneeskern Memorial Art Scholarship and is awarded to a graduating senior of Big Bend High School whose primary focus of university/college study will be fine art.  This year’s recipient was Caitlin Staib, and she will be attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

So, if you have an item to donate, please send us an email at cabin10org@gmail.com.  Cabin 10, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) that funds the scholarship.  You can find more about it at https://cabin10.org/scholarships.

Thanks a bunch, and see you in October!

FREE HEALTH CLINIC

Tuesday July 1st, 2025

1pm -6pm

Big Bend High School

2281 road runner circle

Terlingua Texas

Services provided at free clinic:

Sports and work physicals

School Physicals for students

Muscle and joint therapy OT/ PT etc

Ultrasound Imaging

Diabetes- A1C testing

Blood Pressure Checks

Medication reviews

Adult and Pediatric Care

Wellness Exams

No insurance and No documentation needed.

MMT Collaborative Care provided by advanced medical students, physicians, physical therapists  and pre-med students from:  UNTHSC, TRUHSC, MC, and CCU through generous funding from WellPoint.

Please help spread the word and invite everyone to this wonderful free event.  They are bringing approximately 40 to help.

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4 pm-9.  Stop by for a yummy pint of homemade ice cream or one of our fun sundaes!  We’ll have Dairy-Free Mango and our creamy Vanilla soft serve! Gracias, Terlingua!

ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AN AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT.  If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Fine coffee, fresh pastries, home-cooked breakfast and lunch in town.   Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views.  432 371 3044 for to-go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  Come sit and enjoy what locals love.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes from authentic Mexican recipes.  All  in a great setting.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.  BYOB.

SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET, JUNE 28, VENDORS SET UP FREE OF COST ‑‑ 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.  And - already! - this week will bring the last Saturday of June, so we'll be waiving the table donation.  Set up free of cost on this, Saturday, June 28th.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, 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.

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 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.

Celebrating the life of Ron Foster at the Cactus Farm Friday, June 27at 1 PM                                    Bring a dish if you wish.

MAGIC MESA MASSAGE ‑‑ (Kate Healy, LMT) is scheduling appointments July 7 thru July 31.  Text 731-699-0509 to make appts.  Locals Discount $1/min.  Thank you for your business! 

JACKASS FLATS ‑‑ (We are approx 20 miles north of Big Bend National Park on 118.)

WE OFFER:

§  Primitive Camp with water tank avail. with non potable water and porta pot.

§  Boondock area for totally self contained units booked through Harvest Host web site/app for 1 night free stop over.

§  RV Camping with elec. And water hookups and septic dump station on site.  Shaded Pavillion nearby for use.

§  Horse Camping with arena and shaded stalls.

§  Little Country Store on site to supply many basic needed items.

We also offer 3 lodges booked through VRBO: 

Check out
The Greasewood Grocery:
https://t.vrbo.io/G2A0QV9IgUb

And

The Frontier; Cowboys Indians and Aliens.
https://t.vrbo.io/bxfgX3tJgUb

DON'T LOSE THAT PRECIOUS RAIN WATER! ‑‑ We can help - Call: TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA.  Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation.  Locally owned - located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.  Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell).

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