Terlingua Moon
Volume 36, Number 41
October 14, 2025 by Abejita Chiquitita
October 14 is National Dessert Day, the anniversary of the First Continental Congress (1774) and the birthday of poet E.E. Cummings
“life's not a paragraph
And death i think is no parenthesis”
― E.E. Cummings
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PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL
Congratulations to the Regional Qualifiers: Asa (Medalist 2nd) and HS Boys Team got 3rd place and all will advance: Brayan T. (Medalist 2nd), Hank (Medalist 7th), Adriel (Medalist 9th), Isael, and Jose. Also competing with Personal Records finishes: HS Girls: Mileiry H., Ivanna, Xiomara, JH Girl: Marcella, and JH Boy: Tatum. Thank you, Coach A and Coach Hazlehurst for all your hard work and dedication to our student athletes. Regionals will be held in Arlington on the campus of UT-A on October 20th.
On Saturday the 11th, the Student Council held a Car Wash during the Shelby Mustangs Gathering earning money to help support their programs for the year.
Students of the Week: Elementary: Kiara, JH: Alondra, and HS: Brayan T.
10/14 PreK-12th Fire Prevention Assembly
10/15 Immunization Clinic at Community Center
10/15 & 10/16 Beginning of Year Benchmark Testing 3rd-10th grades for STAAR
10/18 Student Council Drill Team will help kickoff the Firemen’s Ball
Big Bend Episcopal Mission
Held Over and continuing through October 15th, 22nd, and 29th: Otra Vez Thrift Shop will hold an evening hour Open 5:30pm-6:30pm $1 bag sales. Please NO DONATION drop-offs. We do not have a trash service and with the lack of space inside they cannot be utilized at this time. Any dropped donations outside of the shop are free for the taking. Saturday Church Services at the Lajitas Chapel-Sts. Mary & Joseph’s at 5pm. All are welcome.
TERLINGUA’S 4th ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE
October 23 - 25 open all 3 nights 6-9pm
Red Pattillo Community Center (behind the post office)
Friday 24th - Trunk or Treat - decorate those trunks/carts/tables/boats and pass out some treats! Or come get some goodies!
Saturday 25th - Costume Party - goodie bags for kids and adults who dress up! Hot dogs, punch, games and more!
This event raises money for our local High School Seniors & Big Bend Citizens Alliance!
Please come out and support!
CINNABAR THEATRE OPEN HOUSE
Friday October 17th 5:30 - 8pm
The stage renovation is complete!! Come check out the amazing handcrafted stage built by local community members and board members, with a huge shout out to Jeff & Binky Sartain being the manpower behind all this.
Live music, Brisket, Cornhole and of course, come see the stage first hand with us! Get ready for movie nights, comedy, Burlesque and more- we’re ready to kick the season off strong!
KEN & JOEE BARNES 30th ANNUAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Mark your calendar, second Saturday in November (8th) at the Ghostown Horseshoe pits. Cribbage & Horseshoe Tournament, BBQ Plates and Silent Auction. If you have an object you would like to donate for the Auction, let me (LaNetta Barnes) know. Let’s do it again…and raise some more scholarship funds for our Terlingua Graduates…! For more information, please email: love2canoe@yahoo.com
CASI CHILI COOKOFF KICKOFF
The CASI organization and Krazy Flats extend this invitation to all Terlingua/Study Butte Residents.
Join us Monday, October 27 at 5:45 pm for the kickoff to the 58th Annual Terlingua International Chili Cookoff in Krazy Flats!
Special Goody Bag for all residents! If you’ve never been to the CASI Ranch now is your time to Check it Out and enjoy our hospitality. We are looking forward to meeting you and showing you what the Party in the Desert is all about!
Party after First Fire to the music of local favorites Pinche Gringos, 6 to 9 pm
The Krazy Flats Saloon and Store will be open with a variety of beverages for your enjoyment.
Free Admission to Rancho CASI de los Chisos, Highway 170, 9 and a half miles west from Shot Time Liquors is Brown Pavilion, Krazy Flats.
30TH ANNUAL TERLINGUA MUSIC BASH
The 30th Annual Terlingua Music Bash will be held on Oct. 16th - 19th featuring over 40 musicians performing at The Starlight Theatre, The Boathouse, and Temple of the Bird. Artists include Michael O'Connor, Miss Neese & The Ear Food Orchestra, Geronimo Trevino III, The Scott Walker Band, The Lavens, and Butch & Rory Hancock. The complete schedule is available at https://cabin10.org/terlingua-music-bash.
Al Barlow, a co-founder of The Bash, recently passed and special performances of his songs will be a part of the Meet and Greet Open Mic at The Whitmore's starting at 5:00 pm on Thursday Oct. 16th, and at The Gospel Brunch at DB's Rustic Iron BBQ on Sunday Oct. 19th at 11 am. Members of Al's family as well as Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines and other dear friends will be attending to honor Al and his music. Song circles will be held after the venues close each night at Temple of the Bird and local musicians are encouraged to join in.
The Terlingua Music Bash is a non-profit event which also hosts a silent auction that helps to fund the Mark "eYeBall" Kneeskern Memorial Art Scholarship for Terlingua CSD. The festival is built upon the long-established friendship between musicians from Al Barlow's hometown of New Braunfels and those of Terlingua. All Music Bash events are free. We will also be selling t-shirts and will have several raffles throughout the weekend. Please join new and old friends alike and enjoy the largest lineup of musical performances in the proud history of The Terlingua Music Bash.
If you are coming and are still looking for accommodations, here’s a list that may be of help. Those with “*” are offering discounts to TMB attendees. https://cabin10.org/places-to-stay-%26-play
This coming weekend!! Terlingua Music Bash/ Silent Auction benefiting the children of Terlingua High School
The Silent Auction which helps fund the Mark (eYeBall) Kneeskern Memorial Art Scholarship benefitting Terlingua CSD is this coming Saturday, October 18, at The Boathouse Bar and Bungalows. The auction is held as part of the Terlingua Music Bash which is the 16th – 19th (more info on the music event itself here: https://cabin10.org/terlingua-music-bash)
For those who may not have known Mark, he and his partner Shannon lived in Terlingua for part of the year and then went on to other adventures during the other months. They helped to found the Terlingua Community Garden, created art that can still be seen all over town, and encouraged the artistic talents and love of nature of the children of Terlingua.
Mark was the author of ‘the Last AMERICAN Hitch Hiker {Journal from the Roadside}” which you can still purchase at the Terlingua Trading Company. Tragically, Mark died in an accident while on tour for that book in 2014 and we have done our best to carry his flame in encouraging the love of the arts with the Terlingua children. Each year, the Mark Kneeskern Memorial Art Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Terlingua High School to allow them to pursue fine arts.
We have had some marvelous things donated for this year’s auction so please be sure to come by The Boathouse on Saturday, October 18 any time after 4:20 p.m. to check out the items and bid. Our community, near and far, has really risen to the occasion; just some of the items include art from local artists Crystal Allbright, Mellie Baggett and Molly Dumas; gift certificates to Milky Way Treats and Posada Milagro y Poco Mas; a weekend stay in the Far Flung Outdoor Center Casitas with ½ raft trip, Massage sessions with Desert Lotus Healing Arts-Massage Therapy and Rolfing; original photographs by artist and filmmaker Tim Hussin; signed copies of Chase Peeler’s “On the Porch: Life and Music in Terlingua, Texas”; a set of 6 Talavera plates; a brand new/ in the box 4K gasoline generator with cart and much MUCH more!
The photograph that Crystal Allbright, who was a dear friend of Mark’s, donated is her “Damselfly & Santa Elena”. This image adorned the cover of the 2015 Big Bend National Park Calendar. She says it reminds her of the fabulous artist, Mark Kneeskern. He is keeping an eye on us as we share his love for art and the outdoors.
¡Viva Terlingua! ¡Viva eYeBall!
Remembering Susan Avery aka Sunshine: Those of you who will be in Terlingua on Wednesday Oct. 15th, please come to Gareth Park from 3-6 in the afternoon for a special remembrance and the spreading of the ashes for Susan Avery. Her well-deserved nickname was Sunshine and she was a dear friend to Al, to the Music Bash and to all of us. She prepared the food for the traditional Gospel Brunch for many years and while serving would thank each musician for their music. She and Mr. Avery supported all of our music. Come play a song for them.
The significance of this time and day is that it will be the anniversary, to the very hour, that Mr. Avery proposed to her at Gareth Park in the campground during a Music Bash.
Any and everybody can bring a guitar and sing and doing that would mean a lot to our dear friend Mr. Avery. And to the memory of our friend Sunshine.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The regularly scheduled A.A. meetings on both Thursday October 9, and 16 are cancelled; we will resume on Thursday, October 23rd.
UPCOMING OCTOBER MUSIC SHOWS & EVENTS
Open Mic Hosted by Rory Hancock every Wednesday night at the Boathouse! 8 - 11 pm
10/16 Thursday:
**The 30th Annual Terlingua Music Bash (TMB) in the Terlingua Ghost Town! October 16th – 19th 4 days, 40 performers, 4 venues. All Free!**
(TMB) Open Mic – The Whitmores
Rob Lytle – Boathouse
John Cavender - DB's
10/17 Friday:
Trunk or Treat – Legion
(TMB) Temple of the Bird - 1 PM John Whipple, 2 PM Anna La Mare,
3 PM The Whitmores
(TMB) Starlight – 5 PM Mindy Turner & Riley Amanda, 10 PM Scott Walker Band
(TMB) Boathouse – 5 PM Nani Byrd, 10 PM The Ramblewoods
10/18 Saturday:
**EMS & Firefighters’ Ball – DB’s (Car show 9 AM, Dominoes 11 AM, Buffet & Auction 4:45 PM, Ginny Mac 7:45 PM)**
Dog Rattlesnake Training – 1 PM, DB’s
Clear the Clutter Sale – Crisis Center
(TMB) Temple of the Bird – 1 PM Robert “Robar” Adams, 3 PM We All Sh!t
(TMB) Boathouse – Silent Auction opens 5 PM, 11 PM Peso Supreme
(TMB) Starlight – 5 PM Butch Morgan & Robar, 10 PM The Lavens
John Cavender - High Sierra
10/19 Sunday:
Anna Lamare – Boathouse
Gospel Brunch Song Circle – 10 AM, DB’s
(TMB) Temple of the Bird Bash – 1 PM Butch Morgan, 8 PM Butch & Rory Hancock
10/20 Monday:
Marc Utter – Starlight
10/22 Wednesday:
5th Annual Terlingua Rocktober Birthday Bash with Randy De La Fuente and Butch Hancock 6:30 - 7 :45 Open Mic 8:00- 11:00pm – Boathouse
10/23 Thursday:
**Haunted House!! Open 23rd – 25th – Red Pattillo Community Center**
Jeffro & Rob – Starlight
Moses Martinez – Boathouse
10/24 Friday:
State Park Star Party 8- 9:30pm - Reservation needed – West Contrabando Trailhead
Wayward Gypsies – Starlight
Marc Utter – Boathouse
10/25 Saturday:
Righteous Intonation – Starlight
Wayward Gypsies – Boathouse
10/26 Sunday:
Jason Affolder Movie Screening – Starlight
Miles Adams – Boathouse
10/27 Monday:
The Whitmores – Starlight
10/29 Wednesday:
October 29 – Nov 2 – **Tolbert Chili Cookoff** (TCC)
(TCC) Moonshiners, West Texas Exiles, Los Pinche Gringos – Behind the Store
10/30 Thursday:
Delaney Ann – Starlight
(TCC) Thomas Michael Riley, Gary P. Nunn, Billy King & the Bad Bad Bad – Behind the Store
10/31 Friday: Halloween!!
We All Sh!t – Boathouse
Bronson Louis – Starlight
(TCC) Nathan Colt Young, Presley Haile, Django Walker – Behind the Store
NO KINGS March for Democracy Alpine on October 18
2 to 5 pm. Meet up at the Alpine Civic Center Parking Lot, 801 W Holland Ave, then together we will march to the Granada Theater (207 East Holland Ave.). FYI -a requested police presence will keep us all safe during our short march.
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to non-violent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
Enjoy Our Saturday Community Market, Welcome New Vendors
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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 and portable free ‘porch’, even consult with Dr. Gigabyte if you have a computer problem.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, 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.
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 welcome new vendors. To make it easy for new vendors to try our market and to show our appreciation to our regular vendors, we waive set-up fees on the first Saturday of the month, offering free set-up on that day.
For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or pop in at 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.
THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY - “We read to know we are not alone.” - C.S. Lewis
>NEWS: We are looking for movers to help drive the mobile library on Saturdays and for special events. If you're interested please reach out to gigatrike@gmail.com for more information.
>Hours: Thursday October 16th 3:00pm-6:00pm Canyon View Community Park (next to the Terlingua school), and Saturday October 18th 10am-3pm Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.
>Story Hour: Thursday October 16th at 4:00 pm at the Mobile Library at Canyon View Park. Parents and children are encouraged to join Texas teacher Alison Weiss for a read-aloud story time! Includes stories in both Spanish and English. Free milk and cooking for kids who come!
>Library Tech Services: Computer stuff? We've got you covered. Visit us for all your printing, scanning, and copying. Tech support on site.
>Exchange Box: The new and improved free porch! One person's trash is another person's treasure! Unless it's actually trash… all donations must be approved by library staff. If you have large donations, please bring them on Thursdays.
>Origami Club: Come fold with us on Saturdays at the Library. Learn the art of paper folding and meet new friends!
>Follow us @BigBendPublicLibrary on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!
Information from the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Howdy everyone!
Reserved seats for the February Gathering (both Alpine and Bastrop locations) are going fast.
Become a member and get early access to reserved seating now. You'll also get credit toward tickets, films, and Gathering merchandise; a 5% discount on merchandise purchased in the Mercantile at Gathering; and our heartfelt gratitude for your support.
Here's the link:
https://lonestarcowboypoetry.com/members/index.html
More soon,
Kay and Gene Nowell
Co-Chairs
Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering
IT’S PAINT & SIP TIME!!!!!! Join Amanda Johnson @ Far Flung Outdoor Center. October 17, 2025, from 7 PM to 9 PM. This Halloween-themed gathering promises a creative night filled with fun. Guests can enjoy appetizers and sangria, while participating in guided paint tutorial. All included for $55!! Special guest Marcella will also be assisting the class. To reserve your spot, Call or Text Amanda @(432) 244-1547.
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Great street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes from authentic Mexican recipes. All in a wonderful 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
Home cooking for breakfast and lunch including pastries and the great coffee we are known for.
Also smoothies and iced drinks Located in the Ghost Town, we have pleasant seating, strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.
LONGHORN RESTAURANT
Good Morning, New A/C is working...Its freaking freezing in here
We're open Wed-Saturday 7am-4pm and Sunday 8am-4pm.
MILKY WAY TREATS is open this weekend! The Saturday morning pastry pop-up is located at the ice cream trailer, next to The Boathouse, we start selling at 10 AM. We’ll have homemade cinnamon rolls, kolaches, apple fritters and more! The ice cream trailer will be open Saturday through Monday, 4 to 9 PM. We’ll have our creamy, dreamy chocolate soft serve along with vanilla. Lots of incredible homemade ice cream pints, and fun sundaes, too. Gracias Terlingua!!
EARTH AND FIRE ART GALLERY
October Guest Artist – Richard D. Curtain: Celebrating the Beauty of the Big Bend Region.
Michelle Billings’ artwork is back up at the gallery! Come see both amazing artists’ beautiful work this month.
DESERT SPORTS - NEW HOURS!
October thru April: 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday - Sunday
Closed most Mondays.
Hope to see ya soon!
Big Bend After Dark
From Tres Morris:
Well, I guess now is as good as time as any to announce my new Astro-tourism venture!
We are excited for the first season in our favorite place on earth! I look forward to working with the community to advance Astro-tourism and night sky advocacy in the region. Please reach out if you would like to work together on anything night sky related. Much love, peace, and clear skies to all!
Big Bend After Dark Aka, BIBE AD Tres Morris
SHOT TIME LIQUORS:
Fall hours are in full swing!
Open Noon - 9pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. CLOSED Tuesday & Sunday
FOR SALE:
SunLite PopUp Camper $2K
Hallmark PopUp Camper $2.5K
Sailboat $500
25' Motorhome (includes working A/C, gas range & oven, 2 sinks, shower, toilet, furnace, custom lighting, ceramic & foam insulation, refrigerator & freezer) $10K
Text Jadie May at 626-344-0728
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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