TERLINGUA MOON, Vol. 36, No. 52

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

"Changing habits takes practice. Keep trying and change will come." - Anonymous

PEA-OFF THIS THURSDAY IN THE GHOSTTOWN!
35th ANNUAL BLACK-EYED PEA OFF  Come join in on the fun New Year's Day - 2026..! Downtown Terlingua Ghostown. 12pm - Local Music, Activities, Games & Raffle Sales for "Hot Dates", Local Art & Other Goods..!!  2pm Turn-in (get signed up before 2pm, please) - Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging & bring their Peas to share with our spectators. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Award & prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place - $10 entry fee. 2:30pm - Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of "Good Luck" Peas for a $10 donation - that includes a bowl, spoon & cornbread until it runs out. All proceeds will benefit Terlingua High School Graduate Scholarships.

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY IN TERLINGUA & ALPINE
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - Terlingua Fire & EMS
Thurs/Fri, Jan 15-16, 2026 - Alpine Public Library
Call 888-204-0214 to schedule! Limited slots available, so call today!!!
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives.

BIG BEND CHURCH
ig Bend Church invites women to a 6-week Bible Study on “ Commitment - My Heart Christ’s Home” starting Tuesday, January 13th.  The study will be from 6:30 to 7:30pm  at the church, located at 100 Tx Hwy 118.
For more information or to register please call or text Resa Callahan @ 281-413-5148.

COMMUNITY MARKET
Happy New Year! Set up fees waived for the first Saturday of January. Join our regular vendors and sell your stuff at our weekly 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, 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
The bakery cart will be on a winter break, reopening Sat. Feb.  7 - 10 a.m.! The ice cream is also on a break, reopening Sat. Jan. 17, 4 p.m.! Hope you all have a fantastic New Year! Much love!!!

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 pm on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

MUSIC LISTINGS

Starlight
Wed, Dec 31, New Year's Eve - Bill Palmer & Wayne Sutton, followed by The Mesquite Beans
Thurs, Jan 1, New Year's Eve - Townes Van Zandt tribute, hosted by Butch Hancock
Fri, Jan 2 - Doak Hensley & Zoe Ford, followed by Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris
Sat, Jan 3 - Miles Adams
Mon, Jan 3 - Hank Woji

Boathouse
Wed, Dec 31, New Year's Eve - The Lucky Stars

Temple of the Bird and Boathouse
Sat, Jan 3 - 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Temple of the Bird
Sat. Jan 3 - 3:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Boathouse
Terlingua Cares fundraiser with Butch & Rory Hancock, Bill Palmer & Wayne Sutton, Hank Woji, The Moonshiners, Mohawkma Ganja, Colt Wayne Keeney, Riley Curnutt, Moses Martinez, Nanibyrd, Sierra Turko, The Lucky Stars, Bruce Salmon, Kate Pierson, Sarah Lynn, Jim Baynes, Doak Hensley & Zoe Ford and Surprise Guests!

High Sierra
Sat. Jan 3 - Kate Pierson

Temple of the Bird
Sun, Jan 25 - 12 p.m. - American Legion fundraiser with Roger Moon, Rory Hancock, Kate Pierson, Jim Keaveny, Andy Aermandariz, Marc Utter, and an Open Mic!

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
Updated Hours: The library will be open on Thursday January 1st at the Black-Eyed Pea off event in the Ghost Town starting at noon until the end of the event, and Saturday January 3rd 10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.

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 bigbendpubliclibrary@gmail.com for more information.

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: 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. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.

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!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Open as usual for the New Year week!  We are here for your 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 for greeting 2026!

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Welcome in the new year with us! Open for home cooked breakfasts, lunches  the best coffee in the area.  Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers.  432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  

ART IN ALPINE - BBAC
Our next show is "Way Out West-Wildlife" with a suggested theme of
Wildlife to coincide with the Wildlife weekend
Show dates:  January 8 to February 24, 2026
Take in date deadline:  January 6, 2026 by 4:30pm at Big Bend Gallery, 121 West Holland Avenue. Please contact Shelly Rogers or Carol Fairlie for any questions (Shelly's contact is below)

Our next BBAC Meeting is on Sunday January 18, 2pm at the Food Pantry Building, 933 East Gallego Ave.

Bank show schedule for 2026: All months are now open for the art show at West Texas National Bank.  To reserve your preferred month, contact Shelly Rogers.  432-294-1538 or agshelly79@aol.com

We also have life drawing on the First Thursday of the month:  6:45-9 p.m.!
At Create Space located at 102 N 8th St, Alpine.  Our next session will be Jan 1, 2026  
$20  donation. All materials provided.

A BOOK! Long-time Brewster & Presidio County Author Announces the Arrival of His Second Novel
Marfa, TX – Local independent author Stuart Bradley George announces the release of his second novel, Cheshire Cat Moon on the High Frontier: A Petitioner’s Yearlong Saga, In Three Acts. It is a wickedly funny, intelligent and provocative but altogether relatable work of contemporary homegrown Texana, and the responses thus far have been without exception outstanding. In fact, if you’ve been fortunate enough to  have lived in this far-flung corner of the world for any length of time over the last fifty years, there’s a good chance you know of someone who experienced at least one long, memorable, sleep deprived, overnight shift prevailing amongst the adolescent felons at the High Frontier Treatment Ranch & School....
 
“Living and working in the Big Bend Region for more than thirty years has deeply influenced my writing,” says Mr. George. “Especially with this one... So I’m excited to finally have a chance to share this essential tale of forfeiture and redemption with my friends all across the Trans-Pecos and the frontier borderlands.”
 
A stark, profound, sincerely (gasp!) funny book...
Eloquent and exudes authenticity...
A talented writer of the memento mori, a form that can remind us of life by noting its transience.
[George is] a force of nature, a one-man gang. He sees wisdom and has a talent for imparting wisdom....
Enchanting, incandescent...
 
Cheshire Cat Moon on the High Frontier will be offered exclusively at the Hotel Paisano Book/Gift Shop in Marfa beginning on New Years Eve 2026 ($24.99 softcover/$39.99 hardback). Now on Kindle ($9.99). Available soon through independent-minded outlets all across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Or contact publishingredcat@gmail.com for postage-paid copies, special offers, and/or bulk rates. For advance proofs of the manuscript or interview requests, please call or text Lisa Louise George directly at 432.244.8026.  

The Terlingua Pre-Christmas, Post Winter Solstice, New Moon

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23 December  2025 --Vol. 36 #51

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The 35th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Off (cook-off) will be held in the Terlingua Ghostown on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. 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 donation - includes bowl, spoon and cornbread until it runs out. There will be Local Music and a raffle for various "Hot Dates" (Dinner & a Room). All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates.

 

MEMORIUM

John Clinton Hoyt, (aka Quicksilver) December 22, 1939 ~ November 30 2025.

John was born and lived most of his life in Texas.  After an idyllic childhood in Columbus he lived in Houston for many years and was a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin.  In recent years he shared a home with Shelley, his wife of 32 years, in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico.  During his time in Arroyo Hondo he loved visiting the Native American pueblos and learning about the history and cultures of small towns in northern New Mexico.  John enjoyed the Taos arts community and volunteered at several galleries and museums.

He and Shelley enjoyed climbing most of the highest peaks in the area, including 13,167 foot Wheeler Peak.  John was an avid backpacker who loved to share stories about his adventures in the back country of Big Bend, which he dearly loved to explore, and in the nearby mountains in Mexico. 

He and companions got lost after a dispute with their guide in the bottom of Mexico's Copper Canyon, which he visited often. It was a close call and they only left the canyon with the help of a Tarahamara who strolled through their camp with a boom box on his shoulder in the night and pointed out the trail the next morning. They also barely escaped a major flash flood in Butler Wash in Utah when the water rose 19 feet into their camp and they were forced to follow a park ranger on a climb up a nearly vertical canyon wall to safety.

John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was among the first nuclear waste disposal specialists the Navy trained, and being an experienced SCUBA diver, he was sent to Lake Pendoreille, the deepest lake in Idaho, to recover waste the navy had dumped into the lake.

John openly shared his hospice experience on Facebook and had a devoted group of friends and admirers who were deeply touched by his journey. His many friends and followers on Facebook who enjoyed his haikus and photographs will sorely miss him. John is survived by Shelley and by sons Paul, John W., and Michael along with numerous granchildren.  

 

MEMORIUM - ARCHIE GILL

We will be having a memorial service at Terlingua Auto (parking lot) on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00am.  Everyone is welcome.  The service will be outside and potentially cold so bundle up and join us as we say farewell.

 

Big Bend Church invites women to a 6-week Bible Study on “ Commitment - My Heart Christ’s Home” starting Tuesday, January 13th.  The study will be from 6:30 to 7:30pm  at the church, located at 100 Tx Hwy 118.  For more information or to register please call or text Resa Callahan @ 281-413-5148.

 

Earth and Fire Gallery

Huzzah to Big Bend artists and those who support them! Let's just add credit to Dale Jenssen for originally building what is now Earth & Fire Gallery, and also to a rich history of artists in the Big Bend. Keep on keepin' on.  - Mary Diesel

The Desert Called Them..And They Had No Choi

Video link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5OJwD3M29E

Guest Artist Spotlight at Earth and Fire Gallery

Now through January 4, we are featuring guest artist Evan Hanke. Inspired by the landscapes of Big Bend, her work emphasizes pure form, simplicity, and personal expression. Stop by and experience this beautiful work in person.

MILKY WAY TREATS ice cream trailer will be open this weekend - Fri. December 26-Sun. December 28 (not open Monday) - special hours for the holidays! We’ll have our creamy, dreamy, chocolate and vanilla soft serve, along with delicious homemade pints and fun sundaes! Treat yourself!

This Saturday morning bakery cart is closed for a winter break, reopening Saturday, February 7. Gracias, Terlingua!!! We love you and we hope your New Year and Holiday Season are amazing!!

 

Taqueria El Milagro

Merry Christmas!  We will be closed on Christmas Eve but open on Christmas Day. We are here for your 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 Más

We will be open as usual through the holidays  for home cooked breakfasts, lunches  the best coffee in the area.  Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers.  432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  Happy Holidays!!!!

Last Outpost #653
2nd Annual Brisket Christmas - No cost to members of the Last Outpost, Veterans, Active Military or local residents.  Donations accepted to continue our cause, but no one goes hungry!  You may donate in advance in person or through our Paypal link. If you wish for your donation to sponsor meals for the community, we're estimating approximately $15 per plate. You may also provide a side dish for the community to share!

 

El Gordo’s Grill

Open Christmas Day limited hours 8 am to 4 pm and regular hours the rest of the holidays at El Gordo’s Grill

 

Shot Time Liquors

Reminder: Shot Time is closed on Christmas Day, December 25th as well as New Year's Day, January 1st, per TABC LAW. Plan accordingly and have a fantastic rest of 2025!

 

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.

 

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 

Updated Hours: **CLOSED Dec 25th CLOSED**

Open on Saturday December 27th 10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.

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 bigbendpubliclibrary@gmail.com for more information.

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!

 

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!

 

Terlingua Ranch Lodge/Bad Rabbit Café

Thursday, Dec 25^th 3-8pm Christmas Dinner a la carte menu along with regular menu.

Saturday, Dec 27^th 5-7pm Charlie and Judy inside Bad Rabbit Cafe

Wednesday, Dec 31^st 9pm-1am Extended Bad Rabbit hours. Scott Walker playing inside Bad Rabbit Cafe with sparkling toast at midnight. Food and drink specials too!

Thursday, Jan 1^st 6-8pm Property Owner Potluck in the Bunkhouse

Saturday, Jan 17^th 5-8pm Gary Gorence at the Bad Rabbit Cafe

 

Music at Bad Rabbit Café

Charlie on accordion and Judy on guitar will be playing their old country songs and some funny originals, all sprinkled with a bit of yodeling at the Bad Rabbit Cafe on Terlingua Ranch.  

Saturday, December 27 from 5 to 7 pm.   

Full dinner menu available while you enjoy the music and maybe even dance! 

 

Event benefiting Terlingua Cares, a nonprofit organization under the BBCA, providing emergency funds to locals for various needs, including surgery, car accidents, and replacement of livelihood equipment, among other essential expenses. This annual event is being brought back to life with over fifteen musicians/artists/bands donating their time. Silent auction, cash donations, and real cool vibes as we support our effort as a community to sustain each other, as is the way of our people. Please contact Kate at 903-571-8384 if you'd like to donate something for the silent auction. This nonprofit has been supported by two private donors for over a year due to a lack of fundraising. Let's inject our love straight into the veins of this community, so that our funds are available, not through delayed GoFundMes, but rather through a system pre-built to help and uplift. Earlier sets will be performed at The Temple of the Bird starting around 12PM. Later sets will be at The Boathouse starting at 3PM Terlingua Time.  See ya there, wild ones!

 

In conjunction with our Brown Santa Program, Sheriff Dodson and Brewster County Deputies will be in Study Butte, at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo  Community Center, on Tuesday, December 23, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. They will be handing out toys to families and children in need of gifts for Christmas.

 

Hi All!

Our next show is "Way Out West-Wildlife" with a suggested theme of Wildlife to coincide with the Wildlife weekend Show dates:  January 8 to February 24, 2026 Take in date deadline:  January 6, 2026 by 4:30pm at Big Bend Gallery, 121 West Holland Avenue. See the attached prospectus. Please contact Shelly Rogers or Carol Fairlie for any questions (Shelly's contact is below)

Our next BBAC Meeting is on Sunday January 18, 2pm at the Food Pantry Building, 933 East Gallego Ave.

Bank show schedule for 2026: All months are now open for the art show at West Texas National Bank.  To reserve your preferred month, contact Shelly Rogers.  432-294-538 or agshelly79@aol.com

We also have life drawing Thursdays! 6:45-9P!  At Create Space located at 102 N 8th St, Alpine.  

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays!

Thanks!

 

ARE YOU READY TO CATCH THE NEXT RAINFALL?

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)

 

XtRa xTrA Parades Going away party

This coming Sunday Funday, please join us at The Temple of the Bird saying goodbye to 2 of the coolest people to have graced this community for over 40 years. They are moving to Taos but they have so many stories to share and hugs to give, so we are going to fire up the newly aquired smoker and make a day of it. Please bring a side dish, your own beer and clean middle finger and lets show these 2 how much we're gonna miss them. I'm going to set up the PA and encourage a daytime open mic and the festivities will begin around 1 pm and go until we're tired at looking at one another. — with Marcos Paredes and Susan Paredes.

 

                                 

 

TERLINGUA MOON  December 16, 2025

Vol 36, No. 50

 

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Enjoy Our Saturday 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, 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 AT TREATS

Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday morning, 10am til sell-out! Start your day with a homemade cinnamon roll and fresh cup of coffee! We have something for everyone! The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Saturday – Monday, 4–9 p.m. We have soft serve, fun sundaes and Val’s homemade ice cream by the pint!
Be sure to check out our Christmas baking menu, for ordering your delicious desserts, just in time for the holidays! The deadline to turn in orders is Wednesday, December 17. You can contact us at 512-363-6413. Eggnog  cheesecake, chocolate Yule log cake, gluten-free bread, assorted cookies, dinner rolls and more!!! Gracias, Terlingua!

 

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

is hosting it's first annual Wedding Showcase Valentines Day weekend 2026!!
Couples can stay at the Lodge and experience our rustic hotel-style rooms, tour the facility and taste some Bad Rabbit Cafe creations!
Nani Byrd will be playing live on the patio (or in the Bunkhouse if weather is inclement) Friday night from 5-8pm to kick off the love birds weekend.
Saturday is the big day with other local businesses strutting their stuff in our Vendor Showcase from 11-2pm in the Bunkhouse. Couples will also be able to tour the different ceremony and reception sites and see the decorating possibilities and vision of their special day.
Saturday night is a mock reception dinner in the Bunkhouse. Couples are invited to join our mock celebration for a buffet dinner, cake and gifts!

 

Music at Bad Rabbit Café

Charlie and Judy will be playing their old country songs, some originals, all sprinkled with a bit of yodeling at the Bad Rabbit Cafe on Terlingua Ranch.  

Saturday, December 20 from 5 to 7 pm.   

Full dinner menu available while you enjoy the music and maybe even dance! 

 

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA

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)

 

Tom’s Terlingua Auto
Just a reminder- we will be closed Friday 12/19/25.

 

Big Bend Amateur Radio Club

Santa will be tuning in December 17th, 2025 from 5pm-7pm! Talk to Santa by shortwave radio thanks to the Big Bend Amateur Radio Club! They will be outside in front of Morrison True Value with all the equipment you need to reach the North Pole!

 

Brewster County Special Commissioners Court

Attached you will find the agenda for the Brewster County Special Commissioners Court Meeting on December 16, 2025.
Special Commissioners Court Meeting December 16, 2025

 

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

The Bad Rabbit Cafe is open 7am - 8pm every day the rest of the year! 

 

Memorial Service-Archie Gil

We will be having a memorial service at Terlingua Auto (parking lot) at 10 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2026.  Everyone is welcome.  The service will be outside and potentially cold so bundle up and join us as we say farewell.

 

Crisis Center
Hello Terlingua, well this month we are going to make some changes. Due to the holiday schedule, the food distribution will be on Wednesday, December 17. Truck will be arriving Tuesday the 16th of next week. Shout out to our volunteers. Thank you in advance.

 

The Little Burro Country Store is the perfect pit stop on your Big Bend Adventure! A great place to take a load off for coffee, breakfast, lunch, grab & go and dry goods. We also offer a killer beer and wine selection. We also have singles for the porch. Come see us. 

 

Attention Terlingua Residents

The Tax Office and Clerk’s Office will be open Tuesday, December 23rd instead of the 24^th due to the holiday.  Hours remain the same:  10 AM to 3 PM at the South Brewster County Emergency Response Center. 

TERLINGUA BURLESQUE!!!

If you missed the opening weekend of Terlingua Burlesque's 9th season of teasing, don't fret! We have 2 more shows for you at the Cinnabar Theater. THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19TH & 20TH. Wear your finest or fiercest outfits to compete in the skirt night challenge. Don't be afraid to make it weird! Prizes for best dressed plus a few surprises!!!

On DEC 20^th, Dance party to follow the final show of the season at Starlight Theatre, with special guest DJ DH(A)D spinning dance tunes until you drop.

Doors open at 7pm. General Admission tickets available at the door and will sell out quickly. Tickets available in advance at www.terlinguaburlesque.com. Don't miss the event of the year!

 

Paisano Post from Terlingua School

Wednesday: 12/17  School Christmas Program at the gym starting at 4pm. All are welcome.

Thursday: 12/18 La Posada performance and Folklorico Fundraiser, Behind Delia's at the Cookoff site, 5 pm. Food will be served and donations appreciated.

Friday: 12/19 High school basketball teams first home games vs. Sierra Blanca, starting at 6 pm. Free admissions.

Students of the Week: Elem-Emily Rodriguez, JH: Spencer Hunter, HS: Usiel Rodriguez

Christmas Break starts next week with students returning on Tuesday, January 6th. Have a safe Holiday Season Paisanos and families.

 

Big Bend Episcopal Mission and Otra Vez Thrift Shop

Otra Vez will not be open this Wednesday. Check the Moon and Otra Vez Thrift Shop Facebook page for an extended hours day next week.

 

Sts. Mary & Joseph's Chapel-Lajitas: Father Mike Wallens will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Saturday, Dec. 20th at 5pm and there will be Christmas Day service at 10am as well. All are welcome. 

 

Kate Healy

Discounted Massage Therapy for Local Residents 

Gift Certificates Available!

Special for New Local Clients - $25 for 30 min. Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer! 

Schedule Your Massage by Text (731) 699-0509 or Fb/Ig Messenger. Kate Healy, LMT - Tx Lic #135433 www.magicmesamassage.com

 

Last Outpost #653
2nd Annual Brisket Christmas - December 25 at 4 pm.  No cost to members of the Last Outpost, Veterans, Active Military or local residents.  Donations accepted to continue our cause, but no one goes hungry!  You may donate in advance in person or through our Paypal link. If you wish for your donation to sponsor meals for the community, we're estimating approximately $15 per plate. You may also provide a side dish for the community to share!

 

Espresso ... y poco mas

Your holiday season stop for home cooked breakfasts, lunches, the best coffee in the area.  Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers.  432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.

 

Taqueria El Milagro

Happy Holidays! We are here for your 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 takeout via our drive through window. BYOB and make a party!

 

 

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY 

Hours: Thursday December 18th 2pm-5pm at Canyon View Community Park, next to the school.

Saturday December 20th 10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.

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.

Library Meeting: The next library meeting is Thursday December 18th at 4pm at the Mobile Library Trailer at Canyon View Community Park.

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.