The Terlingua Moon - 11/10/25 - Vol. 36, No. 45

TERLINGUA MOON
Nov 10, 2025            
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai

VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
Big Bend High School
Our annual Veterans Day celebration and breakfast kicks off at 8:30am. All veterans and their guest are invited. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

ARCHIE GILL
Thank you all for your prayers for Archie Gill. Dad passed peacefully in Abilene late Friday, 10/31. As he was blessed in life, he was blessed in death with several family members near him. He was a strong man with strong beliefs who raised two strong daughters, Diana and Mandy and found love with Jill O'Neal in his final years of life. We are thankful for his life, love and knowledge. We hoping to put together a memorial service but have no idea of details yet.

JIM CARRICO
James Walter Carrico (Jim), long-time resident of the Big Bend area, passed away on November 1, 2025 in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was 91 years old.

Jim was born on October 30, 1934 in Dover, Ohio to Walter L. Carrico and Helen Carroll Carrico. He was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he met Virginia (Ginny) Galloway. They were married in June 1956.

After completing service in the United States Marine Corps, Jim got a job with the National Park Service at Mesa Verde National Park in 1960. He spent the next 30 years working in National Parks throughout the United States. His last assignment was as Superintendent at Big Bend National Park. After retiring from the National Park Service, Jim worked for Texas Parks & Wildlife at Big Bend Ranch State Park and was later a partner at Desert Sports in Terlingua.

Jim is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ginny, his two daughters, Lisa and Marge (Jim Traylor) and one son Pete (Karen), four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

7TH ANNUAL DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF AND POTLUCK 
at Jackass Flats Arena, November 14 through the 16th 
Family fun for everyone! Kids' stick horse making contest, kids' stick horse race, women’s skillet throw, horseshoe competition, washer toss, dutch oven cook off. Bring a dish potluck, campfire music, hang out with Biscuit the Burro, team roping, cowboy church, flea market ,and local vendors, cowboy poetry, art show!

DONATIONS MADE
The Original Viva Terlingua Tolbert-Fowler Cookoff made a
$6000 donation to the Terlingua EMS and a $14,000 donation to Terlingua Schools! Thank you to all who helped!

THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend in the Ghost Town Is delighted to invite all in the community to our annual Community Thanksgiving Lunch. Thursday, November 20th from 12:30 to 3  p.m. Sponsored by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce.

COMMUNITY MARKET
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 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. 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.

MILKY WAY TREATS 
Saturday morning bakery pop-up will be happening this Saturday, 10 a.m. til sell-out! Stop by for a delicious homemade breakfast sammie, cinnamon roll or gluten free cookie - with a cup of coffee! Caragh’s beautiful, baked creations are outstanding!! Check it out! The ice cream trailer will be open Sat-Mon, 4-9 p.m. - serving vanilla and chocolate soft serve. Try one of our fun sundaes or a pint of homemade ice cream. ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

Milky Way Treats will be offering a Thanksgiving Holiday Bakery Menu, all items baked with love by Caragh Givens! Check it out - there are some of your holiday favorites, plus gluten-free items and some new goodies to try. ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

Thanksgiving Holiday Menu
Pies ($36)
Bourbon Pecan
Maple Walnut Apple
Pumpkin Streusel
Banana Crème Brulee
S’mores Brownie
Any pie can be made Gluten Free
Cookie Box
By the dozen ($36) or the half dozen ($20)
Milky Way Box:
Brown Butter Pecan, Chocolate Caramelized White Chocolate Chunk, Lemon Poppy Seed
Gluten Free Box:
Sweet Corn Sugar Cookie (V), Apple Brown Betty (V), Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk
Cakes
Caramel Apple Layer Cake – Apple cider spiced cake layers, dulce de leche buttercream,
filled with apple pie compote, topped with salted caramel (8”, 4 layer) ($70)
Classic Carrot Cake – Carrot Cake iced with cream cheese frosting, topped with maple
candied walnuts (8”, 4 layer) ($65)
Pumpkin Roll (GF) – Pumpkin sponge cake roll filled with Chantilly cream. Serves 8-10 ($35)
Breads, Biscuits and More!
Ready to Bake Biscuits – with or without jalapeños, dozen ($15)
Ready to Bake Mini Cinnamon Rolls – half dozen ($16), full dozen ($30)
Herbed Focaccia Bread with Dipping Oil – 8” x 8” pan ($18)
Gluten Free Bread Loaf (GF) ($15)
Sweet Potato Olive Oil Pecan Streusel Loaf (GF/DF/RSF) ($18)
Coffee Cake – 8” x 8” pan ($18)
Pickup for all orders is Wednesday November 26 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Milky Way Treats Ice
Cream Trailer. We are so thankful for you, Terlingua! Please Contact via Milky Way Treats Facebook, Instagram or text 512-363-6413. All orders
must be received by November 18.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL
Congratulations to the JH Paisana Basketball Team for their victory over the Balmorhea Bears. The next home game will be November 21st with the junior high team playing Alpine Christian at 5:30 p.m. Good luck to our Team #11720 The Purobots with their 1st Tournament this weekend that will be held at the Da Vinci School for Science & Arts in El Paso. Also, good luck to the HS Boys team for their first games being held this weekend at the Valentine basketball tournament. A huge thanks to Kathleen Tolbert and the supporters of the Behind the Store Chili Cookoff. Their proceeds contributed to a $14,000 donation to Terlingua CSD. All Veterans and their loved ones are welcome to attend our Veterans' Day event on Tuesday the 11th, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the gym and followed by breakfast served by our seniors to honor your service. Students of the Week: Elem: Sergio Gutierrez, JH: Mileydi Garcia, and HS: Luke Traylor. 

BIG BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION
November Dates
Nov. 12th, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Bible Study-Santa Inez-Ghostown
Nov. 19th, Wednesday 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Otra Vez Thrift Shop Open
Nov. 29th, Saturday 5 p.m. Eucharist Service- Sts. Mary & Josephs-Lajitas

AA MEETING
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 p.m. on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

SEEKING PART-TIME EMPLOYEE - 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!

 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)

MUSIC LISTINGS
Starlight
The Whitmores - Mon, Nov 10, 6 - 9 p.m.
Comedy Roast Battle - Fri, Nov 15 - 10 p.m.

Cinnabar Theatre
Comedy Roast Battle - Fri, Nov 14 - 8 p.m. - $10

Boathouse
Open Mic w Rory Hancock - 8 - 11 p.m.

DB's Rustic Iron BBQ
Patrick B. Ray - Fri, Nov 14 - 6 - 9 p.m.

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you" - B.B. King

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 13th 3:00pm-6:00 pm Canyon View Community Park(next to the Terlingua school), and Saturday November 15th at The Dutch Oven Cook-off and Potluck at Jackass Flats.

Story Hour: Thursday November 13th at 4:00pm 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!

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!

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.

Follow us @BigBendPublicLibrary on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!
                                
DISCOUNTED MASSAGE THERAPY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS 
Mondays @ Temple of the Bird  Noon-5pm & Tuesdays 11-7 
@ Jackass flats 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

THE 35th ANNUAL PEA OFF 
Black-eyed pea cook-off will be held in the Terlingua Ghostown on Thursday, January 1, 2026 ~ beginning noonish. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with our spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Turn-in time is 2 pm sharp with a $10 entry fee. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of "GOOD LUCK" peas for a $10 (or more) donation that includes a bowl, spoon and cornbread until it runs out. There will be Local Music and a "Hot Date" (Room & Dinner for two) raffle. All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates.

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 p.m. until 9 p.m. 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. 

FOOD BANK - NEED VOLUNTEERS
Hello Terlingua, although it hasn't been confirmed, it looks as if the WTFB truck will be in on Thursday and distribution will be on Friday 10 to 3:30 p.m..  Shout out to all the volunteers. It is gonna be fun and hopefully warmer than today.