The Terlingua
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4 November 2025 --Vol. 36 #44
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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SPECIAL ELECTIONS
See the Brewster County website for specific information pertaining to each precinct.
https://www.brewstercounty.
An election for the purpose of voting to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 89th Legislature Regular Session of the State of Texas will be held on November 4, 2025, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Precincts 5, 6, and 7 will vote at the Red Pattillo Center.
Official ballot language from the Texas Secretary of State website:
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/
Explanatory statement also from Texas Secretary of State website:
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/
Historically, voter turnout for Constitutional Amendment elections is very low. Every election is an important opportunity for you to let your voice be heard. Please, people, come out and vote!!
ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 4, 2025
7am-7pm All Locations
Precinct 1- Assembly of God Fellowship Hall
1802 N Hwy 118, Alpine
Precincts 2,8 - Judge Val Clark Beard Office
203 North 7th Street, Alpine
Precinct 3 -Marathon Community Center
150 North 2nd Street, Marathon
Precinct 4 - Alpine Civic Center
801 West Holland, Alpine
Precincts 5,6,7 - JW “Red” Pattillo Community Center, 201 Rex Ivey Road, Study Butte
KEN & JOEE BARNES 30th ANNUAL MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER - We lost Joee May Barnes at the age of 16 after a tragic accident. The community opened their hearts and rallied to raise funds for our family, but it wasn’t needed for its intended purpose. Joee attended Terlingua High School, so we decided to return the money by creating a scholarship in her name. My father, Ken Barnes, kept the scholarship fund going by honoring Joee’s memory with a Memorial Fundraiser every year. My husband and I have kept the tradition going after Dad’s passing and the fundraiser now honors both their memories.
Join us November 8th for our annual Cribbage & Horseshoe tournaments (sign up at 9), BBQ Plates (noonish) and silent auction at the Terlingua Ghostown Horseshoe Pits. All proceeds go to TCSD High School Graduate Scholarships. I still need auction items. If you have something, please let me know - love2canoe@yahoo.com.
The 2025 Terlingua Music Bash is a wrap!!!
We are so grateful to all the musicians, Silent Auction donors (and participants), volunteers, visitors from near and far and the venues . . . The Boathouse, The Starlight, The Temple of the Bird and DB’s Rustic BBQ . . . for everything. There’s no way to articulate just what all that involved.
MARK (“EYEBALL”) KNEESKERN MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP
As much fun as everyone had around the music, one of the key functions of the Bash is the Silent Auction which supports the Mark (“eYeBall”) Kneeskern Memorial Art Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of the Terlingua High School who will be pursuing a degree in fine arts. This year’s auction raised over $4,000 and will help ensure the scholarship is funded for years to come.
While it would be impossible to thank all those who contributed to its success, we’d especially like to recognize Crystal Allbright (who helped to ensure Mark’s “mark” remained bright with the children at the Terlingua schools, and in our community, after his death); to Cindy Burns, Sandi Turvan, Jen and Romaldo Peña, Amanda & Crow Johnson, and Mellie Baggett who volunteered their time and talents to staffing the auction (and missing the music!). As our Terlingua community does so often to support one another, gratitude to locals Gary Kneeskern; Ceil Drucker and Bob Sutherland (Desert Lotus Healing Arts); Crystal Allbright; Cynta de Narvaez; Naomi Galindo and Posada Milagro y Poco Mas as well as Taqueria el Milagro; The Whitmore’s; Kathleen Tolbert & Paul Ryan; the Far Flung Outdoor Center; Val Stanley (Milky Way Treats); Lupe Baeza (The Chili Pepper); Chase Peeler; Mary Diesel; Molly Dumas; Steve Nathanson; Wright Hardware; Jana Laven; Becky Kay; Richard Curtin; and Tony Drewery for their generous donations. Evidence of the magic the Music Bash brings to Terlingua is the fact that so many of those who attend the Bash from San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels and other points north, south, east and west have also become key contributors to the Auction – Christi Barlow; Dallas Burrow; Darla Wright; Geronimo Trevino, Gloria Abdel Jalic; Glow Dale; Jim Beale & Kelli King; Lynn Langham; Ollie Morris; Tim Hussin and too many others to name - which helped the auction to be so incredibly successful.
We’d like to share our deepest love and appreciation to Shannon Carter for sharing her love of Mark and his memory with us all. And to Al Barlow and Gareth Angleton for starting the Terlingua Music Bash all those 30-some-odd years ago. Thank you and watch this space (and/ orhttps://cabin10.org/
COMMUNITY MARKET
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, 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 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.
THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY - "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you will go." – Dr. Seuss
24/7 Book Returns: Did you know we have a drop box for book returns at the entrance to the community gardens? This means you can return your books anytime, even if the library isn't open!
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 November 6th 3:00pm-6:00pm Canyon View Community Park (next to the Terlingua school), and Saturday November 8th 10am-3pm Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.
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!
PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL
1st Home Basketball Game: Junior High Girls Only vs. Balmorhea. Thursday, Nov. 6th at 5pm. All are welcome. Free Admission.
Thank you Community members, Paisano family, and Book Fair supporters. All students in Grades PreK-4th were able to get a new book. Big shout out to our former BBHS Librarian Barbara Wales who donated $550 in honor of Mr. Bob Wales. Thank you, Ms. Quigg, for putting on another terrific Book Fair.
Homecoming Dance will be Friday, Nov. 7th at the gym from 8pm-11pm. All 8th-12th graders are invited.
Students of the Week: Elem-Ashley Porras, JH-Isabel Nunez, and HS-Jose Rodriguez
BIG BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION:
November Dates
Nov. 5th, Wednesday 5:30pm Rosary Prayer Service-Santa Inez-Ghostown
Nov. 8th, Saturday 5pm Eucharist Service-Sts. Mary & Joseph-Lajitas
Nov. 12th, Wednesday 5:30pm Bible Study-Santa Inez-Ghostown
Nov. 15th, Saturday 5pm Eucharist Service-Sts. Mary & Joseph-Lajitas
Nov. 19th, Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm Otra Vez Thrift Shop Open
Nov. 29th, Saturday 5pm Eucharist Service- Sts. Mary & Josephs-Lajitas
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.
Earth And Fire gallery
Join us any day of the week in November from 9 AM to 6 PM to see unique pieces from our local artists. This month we are featuring Linda Walker and David Secor in addition to our partners whose art is there every day.
TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNER POTLUCK: The next monthly property owners’ potluck will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Bunkhouse on the ranch. The ranch will provide plates, cutlery, water, and iced tea. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, call Marilynn at 371.2194.
The NOVEMBER SECOND SATURDAY FLEA MARKET is the 8th at "The Chili Pepper Restaurant" east parking lot.
Starts at 9am until noonish - no set up fee. Get your good stuff no longer needed and all your crafts
out and join the fun. And afterwards get over to the Ken & Joee May Barnes Fundraiser at the Ghost
Town!!! Be There!!!
TERLINGUA AMERICAN LEGION
Upcoming Events/Gatherings:
Poker Night! Every Wednesday Night @6pm-?
November Members Meeting - Monday November 3, 2025 at 6pm.
Full Moon Potluck - Thursday, November 6, 2025 @6pm. Bring your favorite casserole to share with your neighbors. Open music circle - bring your guitar and make music with your neighbors!
Veteran's Day Dinner - Tuesday, November 11, 2025 @ 6pm. Smash Burgers! Come to the Last Outpost at 6pm and have a smash burger on us. Bring a side if you want, and let's share a meal!
JAF Dutch Oven Sunday Breakfast at the Last Outpost #653 Sunday, November 16, 2025 9:30a-12:30p. Buffet-style. $10 suggested donation. More Details to follow!
Lighting Guide — Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve
My God.. it's full of stars.
Is not only a line from a movie.
It's also true about the Big Bend Country.
Let's do our best to keep it that way.
https://www.
Dark Sky | Recognition Program | McDonald Observatory
McDonald Observatory recognizes our neighbors that help protect our night sky by following recommended outdoor lighting practices. Thank you to the residents, businesses, and organizations who are Night Sky Friendly!
https://mcdonaldobservatory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Law Enforcement (Trespassing) - It's that time of year.
Visitation is typically up, snowbirds are arriving, hunters too. Most of us know about the purple painted posts, many of us have our properties marked. Share the information with your family, friends, and others, so they know too. Everyone have a great week.
MILKY WAY TREATS
Saturday morning bakery pop-up will be open this Saturday, 10 AM – sell out! Caragh will be there with her fabulous creations, along with some of the local favorites, and hot coffee! Stop by and treat yourself! The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Sat-Mon, 4–9 p.m. We’ll have our creamy vanilla soft serve along with dairy-free pineapple! Ice cream with a view! Gracias Terlingua
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 and make a party!
Espresso ... y poco mas
We serve home cooked breakfast and lunch along with the best coffee in the area. Located in the Ghost Town, come try made to order menu dishes as well as homemade pastries and other items. The seating is pleasant with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.
NOW HIRING
The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to work four mornings per week; stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details!
Discounted Massage Therapy for Local Residents
Mondays @ Temple of the Bird Noon-5pm & Tuesdays 11-7 @ Jackassflats Arena Lounge (behind Little Burro store).
Schedule by Text (731) 699-0509 or Fb/Ig Messenger. Kate Healy, LMT - Tx Lic #135433 www.magicmesamassage.com
TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
Shop Local!
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
