Terlingua Moon 

Volume 36, Number 48 

December 2, 2025 by Abejita Chiquitita 

 

 

 

December 2 is a big day for Terlingua-- National Mutt Day and Bartender Appreciation Day! 

 

Breed a Boxer with a German Shorthaired Pointer, you get Boxershorts. Breed a Bulldog with a Shih Tzu and you get a Bullshitz. Breed a Deerhound with a terrier, you get a Derriere. True to the end! Breed a Pointer with an Irish Setter, you get a Pointsetter. A traditional Christmas Pet. 

--Good Dog! Magazine 

 

He wa'n't no common dog, he wa'n't no mongrel; he was a composite. A composite dog is a dog that is made up of all the valuable qualities that's in the dog breed—kind of a syndicate; and a mongrel is made up of all riffraff that's left over. 

Mark Twain 

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PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL  

Congratulations to the Junior High Boys' and Girls' Basketball teams, Coach Dodd, and Coach Valenzuela on their overtime victory against Alpine Christian School. Before the Thanksgiving break, the high school teams both lost to the Sanderson Eagles during their away games on 11/18th. Their 1st home games will be Dec. 19th starting at 6pm against Sierra Blanca. Mrs. Reed and Coach Rodriguez took the Sophomores and High school basketball players on a Field trip on Nov. 20th to watch the Sul Ross Men's team beat the ASU squad. Thanks to Mr. Rockland Owens, Upward Bound advisor for Sul Ross, for helping coordinate this college experience. Thank you to Ms. Betty Reed for giving and coordinating donations of $150 in memory of her son. These funds went to covering expenses for the field trip of 20 students to Sul Ross. For many, this was their first trip to a college campus and college sporting event. 

 

Big Bend Episcopal Mission 

Otra Vez Thrift Shop: Open Wednesday, 12/3, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Thanks to customers and your donations to the School Kids' Donation jar. $52 was donated to help fund the Concession Stand season for home basketball games. The proceeds will help support our athletics fund.  

 

Sts. Mary & Joseph's-Lajitas Chapel: Saturday 12/6 at 5pm. All are welcome. 

 

Last Outpost #653 

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! 

--Full Moon Potluck - Last one of the year! December 4, 2025. Details TBA. 

--Brisket Christmas! Details coming soon! 

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

 

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. 

 

Save the Date! Voices from Both Sides! 

Voices From Both Sides 

May 9, 2026,  11AM to 6 PM 

It's a beautiful reunion of Voces de Ambos Lados 

 

Save Another Date! Pea-Off! 

New Year’s Day, 2026 - 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.  

 

Terlingua Burlesque—Can you believe this is Season NINE?! 

It's that time of year again. Terlingua Burlesque kicks off their 9th season of tempting & teasing on Friday, December 5th at the Cinnabar Theater. 4 shows only: DECEMBER 5TH. 6TH. 19TH. 20TH. Wear your finest or fiercest outfits to compete in the skirt night challenge. Prizes for best dressed plus a few surprises!!! Doors open at 7pm. Tickets available in advance at www.terlinguaburlesque.com 

 

The Annual Terlingua Mingle Jingle is Back! 

Free Community Event—Santa, Music, and Cookies! 

Saturday, December 13th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm 

 

Three Festive Stations in Ghost Town  

1. Community Garden; Visit Santa and receive a gift, shop at the Christmas Market. Face painting for kids. Live music with Moses. 

 

2. Big Bend Library; Make origami Christmas ornaments. Holiday storytime for kids. Free hot cocoa. Live music with Marc Utter. 

 

 3. The Starlight Porch; Live music with Ted Arbogast and the Terlingua Taize choir, decorate holiday cookies to take home, and bring your homemade Christmas cookies and exchange them with others for a unique selection.  

 

Discounts at The Trading Post and Earth and Fire Gallery. 

This Free Community Event is Sponsored by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce. 

 

If you’re interested in volunteering for the event or baking sugar cookies, get in touch with Event Chair, Alison Weiss 817-505-6070. 

 

TIER ROADHOUSE ‑‑ Honky Tonk Holiday Christmas Market and Chili Cookoff 

December 5 and 6 

Live Music  
 

Friday 6 pm Scott Walker Band; 8 pm Jim Keaveny 

Saturday - 2 pm Chili Turn in.  5 pm Chili Winner Announcement; 6:30 pm Tin Travis; 9 pm Campfire Picking with Andy Armendariz 

 

--Horse drawn wagon rides  (Provided by JackAss Flats) 

--Santa and Mrs. Claus Friday and Saturday Noon to 3 

--Christmas Market Artists Friday and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm 

Angel Fire, Missy Walker, Deb Taylor, Matt Hager, Frona Farrelly, Hat Bailey, Dagirlea Withers, Craig Moore, Busy B, Anita Goss, Kristina Mangold    

 

Chili Cookoff entry fee $20   *Must be cooked onsite the day of the cookoff from scratch.  NO BEANS!  Tolbert Rules. abowlofred.com.  Trophies handmade by Missy Walker will be awarded. 

Funds Raised for Claude Luke Dudley Musicians Fund 

51430 State Highway 118  (Just north of the American Legion) 

 

New Business Announcement 

Big Bend Fire Protection, based in Terlingua, specializes in comprehensive fire protection services, including inspection, installation, and maintenance of fire extinguishers, kitchen suppression systems, fire sprinklers, and fire alarms. Serving Terlingua and beyond, we take pride in being a locally-owned and operated business that offers personalized and affordable solutions tailored for remote businesses in Brewster County and across the Trans-Pecos region. Our highly experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring compliance with state regulations and insurance requirements while providing exceptional service for all fire and safety needs. Call us today at (432) 306-4349 or email bigbendfireprotection@gmail.com 

 

Big Bend Arts Council (Alpine): 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th   

Big Bend Gallery, 121 West Holland Avenue- 

 Christmas party for all Big Bend Arts Council members and handmade ornament exchange  

4 to 7pm 

STARLIGHT SHOPPING  

Evening Shopping in Downtown Alpine with wassail and local cheer. 

4:30 pm  - 8 :30 pm  

*More information to follow  

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 

Join us for Santa, hot cocoa, and wassail at the Old School House (Historic Alpine + ACP). 
Then, stroll to The United Methodist Church for the season’s most beloved concert: the Big Bend Chorale Christmas directed by Dr. Andrew Alegria. 

Old School House Holiday Kick-off & Open House 5:30 PM  

Big Bend Chorale Christmas Concert  

The United Methodist Church Sanctuary 7:30 PM  

 

Saturday Community Market, Dec 6 Set-up Donation Waived 

The first Saturday of December is already here, time flies fast at this time of year. We waive set up fees on the first Saturday of every month. 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 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  

“Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well.” - Mark Haddon  

 

>Updated Hours: *New Winter hours* Thursday December 4th *2pm-5pm* at Canyon View Community Park, next to the school. 

Saturday December 6th 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. 

 

>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! 

 

Earth and Fire Art Gallery  

Back by popular demand! Dave’s Creations is staying with us for another month as our Guest Artist, featuring imaginative metalworks sculpted from reclaimed scrap steel. You won’t want to miss this inspiring collection! 

 

Terlingua Trading Company Annual Christmas Sale! 

December 13, 2025, 10am – 8pm 

20% Off General Merchandise 

10% Off Books 

 

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 cooked breakfast and lunch along with the best coffee in the area.  Located in the Ghost Town,  come try our 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.   

 

Discounted Massage Therapy for Local Residents  

Tuesdays 11-7 @ Jackassflats Arena Lounge (behind Little Burro store). Wednesdays 12-5 @ Temple of the Bird. 

 

Come see me for Chair Massage & Yoga Stretches @ Frontier Roadhouse - Honky Tonk Holiday Festival, December 5-6. Gift Cetificates Available $25 for 30 min. Great Stocking Stuffers!  

 

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

 

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)