TERLINGUA MOON   

Vol 36 No 49  December 9  2025    by Million sMiles  

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You go south from Fort Davis until you come to the place where rainbows wait for rain, and the big river is kept in a stone box, and water flows up hill.  And the mountains float in the air, except at night, 

when they run off to play with other mountains.     

 ~ Original story teller Unknown

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MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this weekend, Saturday morning 10am til we sell out! Stop by for a homemade cinnamon roll, kolache or one of Caragh’s yummy vegan or gluten free treats! If you haven’t stopped by to try some of her delicious creations, now’s your chance! She’s amazing! The ice cream trailer will be open this weekend as well, Sat-Mon, 4–9 p.m. We’ll have our creamy chocolate and vanilla soft serve. The holiday season is upon us, so our sundaes and homemade ice cream pints will start to get into the spirit!! (Egg Nog ice cream!) Thank you to this community for your love and support. We love you, Gracias Terlingua!

TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE

Saturday December 13th    10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

10% Off Books    20% Off General Merchandise

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

New Year’s Day - Downtown Terlingua Ghostown. The Pea-Off is one of Terlingua's longest running events - aside from the Chili-CookOff of course. It started with just two pots of peas and now we have upwards of 30 entries. Join in on the fun - make some New Year's Day Good Luck Peas and enter them to win an award or prizes (2pm turn-in)…! We'll be raffling Hot-Date Certificates (Dinner & a Room) and listening to local music. All to raise funds for Terlingua High School Graduate Scholarships. 

Pioneer Reunion 2026:

Tickets are on sale now! The 2026 gathering promises to be one of our best yet, bringing together friends, colleagues, and Big Bend enthusiasts in a whole new location. 

When: Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 10:30 am - 4:45 pm.

Where: Espino Conference Center on the second floor of the Morgan University Center at Sul Ross University, Alpine, TX.

Speakers: Madeline Johnson, Rick Gupman, Mike Boren, Ronny Dodson, and Tom & Gary Osborn. 

Ticket Prices: $25 each or $20 each for BBNHA members. Lunch included. 

Call 432-477-2236 or stop by the Panther Junction Visitor Center in Big Bend National Park to purchase your tickets. 

MINGLE JINGLE (sponsored by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce)

Get into the Christmas Spirit - FREE Community Event

Don’t miss discounts at the Trading Post and Earth and Fire Gallery

Saturday December 13, 4 to 6 pm

Community Garden - Visit Santa, kids receive a gift

     Shop the Christmas Market/ Face Painting/ Live music with MOSES

Starlight Porch - Performance by Ted Arbogast and the TAISE Choir

      Decorate Christmas Cookies and Homemade Cookie Exchange

Big Bend Library - Make Origami Christmas Ornaments - Storytime for kids

      Live Music with Marc Utter

The agenda for the Brewster County Regular Commissioners Court Meeting at the courthouse in Alpine December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM

https://brewstercotx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/77/overview

Regular Meeting of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District

December 10, 2025 at 3 PM 

Marfa Public Library 115 Oak Street, Marfa, TX

Live stream on youtube - Big Bend Health

It's time for the Second Saturday Flea Market 

this Saturday the 13th at The Chili Pepper Restaurant east parking lot.

Starts at 9 am until noonish.  Free set-up so bring some good stuff to sale or come to shop!  Merry Christmas!

Christmas Arts and Crafts as well as Clear the Clutter Sale

Family Crisis Center in the Ghostown

Saturday December 13 10 to 6 pm as part o the Chambers’ Mingle Jingle

The perfect time to buy or sell stuff.  Support your local artists and Craftspeople 

For more information or to reserve your space call 432 371 3147

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.

The Terlingua Business Owners Meeting is scheduled for DECEMBER 10th at 6 PM at the BOAT HOUSE, Terlingua. This is an informal round table gathering designed for local business owners to network and share ideas, contributing to the community spirit of Terlingua and the Big Bend. Attendees can order food from DEAD HUNGRY and beverages from THE BOAT HOUSE.  All community members are welcome to join. For further details, interested individuals can text 325-456-5983.

Ken and Joee MAY Barnes MEMORIAL Scholarship UPDATE

We reached $5004.71…thanks LS..!!

Record Year Folks...!!! I think all the checks have arrived and auction items finally picked up.... Our grand total this year is $4,854.71.  Don't forget to mark your calendar for next year - always the Second Saturday in November. See'ya then…!!

Memorial Service-Archie Gil

We will be having a memorial service at Terlingua Auto (parking lot) 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 farewel

Terlingua Legion terlinguapost653@gmail.com Upcoming Events/Gatherings

*Poker Night! Every Wednesday Night @6pm-?

*Grocery Delivery/Pick up weekly, in our parking lot, provided through Trans-Pecos Delivery Services . See their website for instructions on how to utilize this time and money saving service, as well as the delivery schedule.

*Raffle Ticket sales for a LAVA ME Air Guitar. Fundraiser! Start date 11/17/2025, winner announced December 31, 2025. $5 per ticket, get yours now! Available on-site, at Little Burro Country Store or email terlinguapost653@gmail.com.

*Monday, December 8, 2025 @6pm. Monday night community dinner. 2 hot dogs, potato salad and a soda for $10.

*If you would like to volunteer to make something special on a Monday night, please contact us! Be budget conscious as the plate cost will remain $10.

*Saturday, December 13, 2025 @9am-11am. Breakfast with Ken. Breakfast burritos (chorizo, bacon, onions, eggs and cheese) with homemade pico! $8 each. 

*Sunday, December 8, 2025 @5pm. Pool Tournament. $20 per player, double elimination. Show up early to get in!! No children or unleashed dogs inside for the duration of the tournament

*Monday, December 15, 2025 @6pm. Monday Community Dinner Menu - Turkey Enchiladas!. $10/plate.

*Thursday, December 25, 2025 @4pm. Brisket Christmas! Smoked brisket, roasted potatoes, carrots and onions, baked beans. If you would like to bring something special, let us know!

*Wednesday, December 31, 2025 -- NYE Bash! Guitar Raffle winner announced at the NYE Bash. More details to follow!

*Monday, January 5, 2026 - Monthly Members Meeting @6pm.   

*Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Smash Burgers by Jonathan @6pm. $10/plate. 1 Burger, potato salad & macaroni salad.

On Saturday December 13 our usual Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, will be followed by the Chamber of Commerce's Mingle and Jingle event from 4:00 to 6:00, including a Christmas Market and Santa. Market set-up fees will be waived for the day.

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. 

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)

Paisano Post from Terlingua School

Congratulations to the Big Bend High School Robotics Team #11720 The Purobots. They are ranked #1 out of 22 teams in the El Paso League for the First Tech Challenge organization. Their 3rd of 3 Qualifying Meets will be held at the Loretto Academy in El Paso in January. Last Friday, Dec. 5th, a combined squad of Junior High Boys & Girls lost to Alpine Christian School in Alpine. Their last home game will be this Friday, Dec. 12th. One combined boys/girls game will be played at 6pm with Alpine Christian coming down again. Good luck to our high school basketball teams as they travel to another time zone to play Dell City on Tuesday the 9th. The high school teams' first home games will be Dec. 19th starting at 6pm. Students of the Week (from week prior to Thanksgiving Break): Elem-Deimi Hernandz, JH-Esteban Rueda, HS-Edwin Garcia & Students of the Week from last week: Elem-Naila Huerta, JH-Eduardo Rodriguez, HS-Mileiry Hernandez

Big Bend Episcopal  Mission & Otra Vez Thrift Shop

Everyone is invited to join us in a Posada service and Soup Supper this Wednesday at the Otra Vez Thrift Shop from 5pm-6:30pm. The store will be open as well. Thank you for your support.

Church services continue at Sts. Mary & Joseph's on Saturdays at 5pm. 

Christmas Day service will be in Lajitas also at 10am

Espresso ... y poco mas

Join us during 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.

  

Taqueria El Milagro

Great street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes from authentic Mexican recipes.  All  in a wonderful setting.  Open Wednesday - Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB and make a party!

Latest Robotics Competition

Team 11720 – Purobots hit the road to El Paso on Friday and showed up ready to compete on Saturday, taking 3 of 5 matches against a tough field of 19 teams from the El Paso area. The win streak launches their season record to 7–3 and keeps the Purobots holding onto first place as they look forward to their next event on January 17th. Go Purobots!  

Discounted Massage Therapy for Local Residents 

Gift Cetificates 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

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY 

>Hours: Thursday December 11th 2pm-5pm at Canyon View Community Park, next to the school.

Saturday December 13th 10am-3pm AND 4pm-6pm 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.

>Story Hour: Thursday December 11th 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!

>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.

Big Bend Live Music Roundup for December 2025 and beyond Updates are available on David Kowal’s Facebook blog page, "Notes from Around the Bend."

Jackass Flats

-Cactus Farm

Every Sunday, “Gospel Music” with Tara and Robert Mann, 3

Every Thurs, "Porch Circle", 6

-Starlight Theatre 

Sun, Dec 21, Caleb Wilbourn

Sat, Dec 27, Case Southerland and the Texas Vipers

-The Boathouse Bar & Bungalows

Every Wed, open mic, 8

Thurs, Dec 11, Mo Moses

Fri, Dec 12, Red McAdam and Marley Hale

Sat, Dec 13, Mike Dillon

Sun, Dec 14, Miles Adams

Thurs, Dec 18, Huston Sonhouse

Fri, Dec 19, Beth Lee 

Sat, Dec 20, Caleb Wilbourn 

Sun, Dec 21, Colt Wayne Keeney

Thurs, Dec 25, Zach Aaron 

Fri, Dec 26, Marc Utter

Sat, Dec 27, Mohawkma Ganja, 8-11

Sat, Jan 10, (Bluegrass Brigade), Ghostwriter, 5;30/Faux McCoys, 7/Bluebonnet Plague, 9:20

Sun, Dec 28, Peter Clementi and Adam Bork 

-DB's Rustic Iron BBQ

Fri, Dec 12, Carson Barry Trio, 5-7

Wed, Dec 17, Jake Hoffman, 5:30-7

Fri, Dec 19, Caleb Wilbourn, 5-7:30

Sun, Dec 21, Zach Aaron, 6-8

-Long Draw Pizza

Sat, Dec 6, DB Rouse, 6

Sat, Dec 13, DB Rouse, 6

Sat, Dec 20, DB Rouse, 6

Sat, Dec 27, DB Rouse, 6

-High Sierra Bar and Grill-Roadrunner Travelers RV Park-The Goat Pens-American Legion 653 -Bad Rabbit Cafe, Terlingua Ranch Lodg-Chile Pepper Cafe-Frontier Roadhouse-Temple of the Bird