TERLINGUA MOON
June 22 2020
Volume 31 Number 25
By Cactoosie
"Nothing could be worse than returning to normality. This pandemic is a portal, a gateway from one world to the next. We are in a space between worlds. We are reminded: use your imagination wisely."
- Arundhati Roy
- Arundhati Roy
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the contagion is accelerating at “an unacceptable rate and it must be corralled” during a media briefing on Monday. Still, he said, “Closing down Texas again will always be the last option.” Abbott, who was one of the first U.S. governors to reopen his state’s economy after the initial wave of Covid-19 lockdowns, cited alarming upticks in positive-testing rates, case counts and hospitalizations. “The positivity rate has gone from about 4.5% in late May to almost 9% today,” Abbott said. State regulators have begun shutting taverns that weren’t enforcing social distancing, the governor said as an example of steps the state is taking to arrest the surge.
For the full video of Governor Abbot’s message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=qwzTFmwqVFw
On June 22, 2020, Brewster County received confirmation on additional COVID-19 positive cases, bringing the county to a total of 40 cases. The cases range in age from 19-79 years old and most are due to community transmission. The patients are currently isolated. DSHS is supporting Brewster County in identifying any close contacts of the patient so they can be isolated and monitored for symptoms.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Agenda for June 24 is online here:
Rio Bravo Restaurant Will Be Doing To Go Orders Only Due To Covid-19, doing what it takes to help keep the community safe. Thank You for supporting your local business!
Big Bend Ranch State Park: Beginning Monday, June 15th, Big Bend Ranch State Park's three Visitor Centers (Barton Warnock, Fort Leaton SHS, and Sauceda) will reopen with limited services and hours. Face coverings are strongly encouraged at our Visitor Centers for the respect and protection of our guests and staff. Visitor Center restrooms remain closed. 4WD-accessible roads and trails in the park interior remain closed. Permits are required for day-use and camping activities. Permits must be displayed on your windshield or dashboard at all times. For specific information on the services available at each individual site, please call ahead of your visit. Barton Warnock VC: (432) 424-3327
Fort Leaton SHS: (432) 229-3613
Sauceda: (432) 358-4444
Closed Canyon Trail in Big Bend State Park is now open for hiking. Note the signs at the .7 mile marker that indicate "end of trail." Please recreate responsibly. The staff at Big Bend Ranch State Park want to remind visitors that summertime temperatures can get well into the triple digits, making hiking and even sight seeing very risky.
Terlingua Fire & EMS has canceled the July 4th cookout at the station due to the COVID 19 pandemic because It would not be possible to follow safe social distancing and other CDC guidelines. Please note that the traditional July 4th Parade will go on. The Parade will be organized and run by the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, and COVID-19 safe practices are encouraged. See the BBCOC announcement also in the Moon. Parade participants will gather at the Tolbert Chili Cookout site at 7 PM. The Parade will start at 7:30 and will go to the Ghost Tolbert Chili Cookout site. Stay safe, and enjoy a Happy Independence Day celebration.
Wylie water-catchment: Have you called to inquire about ordering a Wylie water-catchment tank? The order is close to half filled.
Please stay in touch with us as there is no predicting how soon the order will fill. If it stalls at close to full, we order an extra or two so that we (and you) don't have to pay shipping costs. As per Texas Law, sales taxes are exempt on rain catchment supplies. It WILL rain... BELIEVE !!!
email: elcentro432@gmail.com, phone: 371-2506, cell: (512) 924-2506
From Big Bend National Park and the operator of the lodge and food service in the Park:
Chisos Mountains Lodge will be closed through September 5, 2020. Our takeout service will be affected as well. Current plans are to end take-out service on 6/21/20 although this date is subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience which this may cause you and your vacation plans.
Chisos Mountains Lodge will be closed through September 5, 2020. Our takeout service will be affected as well. Current plans are to end take-out service on 6/21/20 although this date is subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience which this may cause you and your vacation plans.
Our parent company, Forever Resorts has consulted with the National Park Service. Both entities have come to this mutual agreement. Brewster County where Big Bend National Park is located has experienced a significant increase in COVID-19 cases which may put a significant strain on regional health care facilities thus causing problems for Park guests and residents if an outbreak occurred in such a remote area.
For those coming to the Park, the Panther Junction Gas Station and Basin Store will be open. Panther Junction Gas Station will be open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm; the Basin Store will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
For those coming to the Park, the Panther Junction Gas Station and Basin Store will be open. Panther Junction Gas Station will be open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm; the Basin Store will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
There will be an opening on the Terlingua CSD Board of Trustees as of August 1st, 2020. Any interested applicants can pick up an application at the office of TCSD located at 550 Roadrunner Circle.
Big Bend Resort Adventures Café Daily Specials:
Monday, restaurant is Closed
Tuesday, Chicken fried Steak, mash & gravy, veggie of the day
Wednesday, Chicken asiago with side salad
Thursday, Hamburger Steak, mash & gravy, veggie of the day
Friday, Fried fish sandwich w/ fries
Saturday, Little smokies, pinto bean, potato salad
Sunday, Chicken fried Chicken, Jack cheese on a bun, w/ house made chips
Dine in or take out
7:00am to 10:30 Am Breakfast 11:00am to 4:00PM Lunch & Dinner
Canyon Brew @ Far Flung Outdoor Center is NOW HIRING! We are looking for a Part Time(possibly Full Time) Barista and inventory assistant from 6:45am-1:00pm, 5 days a week. We’re looking for someone who enjoys staying busy, can work on their feet, and can smile and make genuine connections with our amazing customers. Someone who cares about the details, their surroundings, and takes initiative. If interested, please stop by to see Adana or email (adana@bigbendfarflung.com) and fill out an application.
Sul Ross State University - Alpine’s first act of community service under our new administration has been completed. Over the course of 3 days, 751 COVID-19 tests were administered to local residents - for free. For small communities like ours, I am told that’s a record-breaking turnout.
I wish to thank the Charlie 8 Company of the National Guard, SRSU Vice-President & Dean Leo Dominguez and his entire crew, SRSU Athletic Director Jim Goodman, University Police Chief Dunegan and his team, including 1st Sergeant Omar Madrid & Sergeant Andrea Tucker. Thanks also to the City of Alpine and the Alpine PD, and to our local sheriff, Sheriff Ronny Dodson.
As I worried over the fates of several SRSU employees who were potentially exposed to COVID-19, I decided to reach out for help. Governor Abbott and his team and the Texas Division of Emergency Management were immediately responsive. Within 24 hours of my call, the National Guard team was here to help. That is amazingly fast constituent service!! An extra special thanks to their offices also!
Lastly, thanks to the people of Alpine and our region. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we worked side by side with the National Guard for the first time; thanks for your support and encouragement as we moved through the process. And, thanks for believing in SRSU.
It’s a new day at Sul Ross State. Expect to be seeing and hearing from us a lot as we work to make our communities and our world stronger, safer and healthier. Pete Gallego
Got a great idea for a float?....come join our 4th of July parade on Saturday, July 4th! Parade route will be from the OLD FRONTIER down by the AMERICAN LEGION ,to the JACKASS FLATS PAVILION, starting at 6:00 p.m. *PRIZES *PRIZES *PRIZES!
Come fill out an entry form or just give us a call at the Burro 371-2082 to let us know your plan.
We hear there will be some Horses ,Dogs, Bicycle riders , Baton twirlers, Burros and Invisible Elephants! Bring your chairs if you just want to watch ! Afterwards, the Full Moon Potluck will be taking place on the Pavillion, so make sure you bring a dish to share.
Come fill out an entry form or just give us a call at the Burro 371-2082 to let us know your plan.
We hear there will be some Horses ,Dogs, Bicycle riders , Baton twirlers, Burros and Invisible Elephants! Bring your chairs if you just want to watch ! Afterwards, the Full Moon Potluck will be taking place on the Pavillion, so make sure you bring a dish to share.
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We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
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Espresso ... y poco mas!
Open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
We're taking continuous precautions to keep you, and us, safe, so come on in for the best of Terlingua and enjoy fantastic food, a great atmosphere not to mention some really fine views of the Chisos.
We serve only Big Bend Roasters coffee. The very best and local. All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, superb guacamole, super fresh salads and more made to order dishes.
Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. If you want to pickup, let us know the model of your car when you call and we will bring your order out to you.
SHOT TIME LIQUOR STORE ***** This week’s Lucky Raffle Ticket #927126*****
Come claim your PRIZE!!! Tickets are 50¢ OR 3/$1 This week we are awarding the LUCKY WINNER A BOTTLE OF CALYPSO 151 RUM - LIGHT UP SOME SUMMER FUN.
BUZZBALLZ have arrived and We can tell you they ROCK!!! White Claw is in Stock with EVEN MORE flavors coming! LEMON, TANGERINE, and WATERMELON are on their way. The NEW VARIETY PACK is coming
Our Drive Thru is Open 10-9 We have Ice Cream Treats and Snax to help with the mid-day munchies. Lots of Beer choices and of course ALL OF YOUR ADULT BEVERAGE NEEDS. Plus Smokes and Lottery tickets.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK AND DRIVE RESPONSIBLY. ¡VIVA TERLINGUA!
Census News: As of June 21: Our National response rate is: 61.6%; Texas is: 56.3%; and South County is: 17.7%.
The 2020 Census is being delivered in our communities, so look out for your questionnaire.
It will be hung on your doorknob or gate. Census workers will not knock on your door or ring your doorbell.
They will be taking precautions to keep everyone healthy. Please respond with your Census ID#:
by phone, by mail or online at my2020census.gov.
Remember: an accurate Census count will ensure funds for medical, food assistance, education and more. Everyone Counts!
Big Bend Ranch State Park is excited to announce the inclusion of the Chinati Mountains State Natural Area (CMSNA) into their existing International Dark Sky Park designation with the International Dark Sky Association. The addition of CMSNA adds approximately 40,000 acres of rugged and remote Chihuahuan Desert to the existing BBRSP Dark Sky Park designation, bringing the total protected acreage of the Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex to approximately 355,000 acres. CMSNA is located roughly 25 miles north of Presidio, near the international border with Mexico. Together, with neighboring Big Bend National Park, this region of the Big Bend is one of the largest areas of protected night sky in the United States.
Davis Mountains Preserve update:
unfortunately we’ve decided to cancel all open events for Davis Mountains and for Independence Creek Preserves until further notice. Please keep an eye on www.nature.org/Texas for updates.
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem. We meet in a group of less than five, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
From Marfa Public Radio:
Coronavirus testing will continue to take place throughout Far West Texas. To make an appointment, residents can visit txcovidtest.org or call 512-883-2400. Appointments can be scheduled 24 hours in advance of the testing day.
Testing Locations:
Tuesday, June 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alpine: North Brewster County Emergency Response Center, 102 S. Second St.
Friday, June 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Marfa: Marfa Visitor Center, 302 South Highland Avenue
Sunday, June 28: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fort Davis: Volunteer Fire Department, 202 Court Ave.
Monday, June 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Terlingua: South Brewster County Emergency Response Center, 23250 FM 170
Tuesday, June 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City of Presidio: EMS and Fire Station, 100 E FM 170
Coronavirus testing will continue to take place throughout Far West Texas. To make an appointment, residents can visit txcovidtest.org or call 512-883-2400. Appointments can be scheduled 24 hours in advance of the testing day.
Testing Locations:
Tuesday, June 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alpine: North Brewster County Emergency Response Center, 102 S. Second St.
Friday, June 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Marfa: Marfa Visitor Center, 302 South Highland Avenue
Sunday, June 28: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fort Davis: Volunteer Fire Department, 202 Court Ave.
Monday, June 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Terlingua: South Brewster County Emergency Response Center, 23250 FM 170
Tuesday, June 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City of Presidio: EMS and Fire Station, 100 E FM 170
