Terlingua Moon
March 15, 2021
Vol. 32 No. 11
By Cactoosie
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” – William Shakespeare
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Covid-19 vaccine information:
Brewster County, in conjunction with local medical personnel, has a plan in place to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who is not able to travel, to receive the vaccine. If you reside in Brewster County, wish to receive the vaccine, and are home bound for any reason, contact the Sheriff’s Office, and a Deputy, along with a medical professional, will arrange to come to you, for vaccinations.
Prescription Shop still has plenty of vaccines FREE OF CHARGE! Starting Monday March 15th, we will be vaccinating anyone 50 years of age and older or if you are 18 and older with a chronic medical condition. Please call Prescription Shop to schedule 432-837-3498!
BBRMC is looking for anyone over 16 who is interested in receiving the COVID vaccine (Pfizer)! Call 837-0206 to schedule.
Fort Davis ADDITIONAL COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
We have received an additional supply of the Moderna 2-dose vaccine and have scheduled vaccination clinics to be held on Saturday March 20 for the 1st dose and April 17 for the 2nd dose, at the Fort Davis Fire Station. If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccination and are interested in receiving one, please call 432-300-0311 and ask to have your name and contact number placed on the waiting list. Names will be taken between 10am – 4pm beginning Thursday, March 11 until 4pm on Monday, March 15. We have waiting lists from the March 6 vaccine clinic, the county judge’s office and from the Fort Davis Family Practice, so there is no need to call again if you are on one of those lists. Appointments will be scheduled in the order of names received. You may call outside the hours of 10am - 4pm and leave a voice mail with your name and contact number and your call will be returned.
Community News
A Celebration of Life for Gina Abbott will be held Saturday, March 20 at 2pm at the Old Fire Hall on Legion Road. Service starts promptly at 2:00pm to be followed by catering from DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ and live music. We kindly ask that guests bring their own coolers, and a complimentary side dish or dessert. Gina was a passionate Rockhound, please feel free to bring a special rock in her memory to be placed on the Firehall grounds. Thank you all for the love and support, you are appreciated.
Special Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court on Wednesday, March 17: This will be in consideration in approve resolution in support of to move SRSU from Texas State System to Texas A&M system. Discussion and appropriate action. Attached is PDF on how to access that meeting via zoom.
Check your plant’s vitals: Desert landscape question of the week: "Is this plant alive or dead?" Well with some things we just don't know yet and have to wait and see. If it is native it is likely fine. The less cold hardy varieties are the ones to watch. The oleander, bougainvillea, mexican petunia, palms and eucalyptus, just to name a few. Oh the eucalyptus! I have been watching all over town leaves turn from green to crispy grey. The freeze in 2011 killed every single one above ground. The trunks you see today are the ones that grew back from the roots as most of them did. THIS freeze was not as bad as that one, but we have extra chainsaw chains just in case. Sustainable Terlingua, schooleriscooler@gmail.com 371-2501
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
From Ms. Reed: Representing Big Bend High School at the UIL District Academic Meet next Thursday, March 25th, in Rankin will be the following participants. The other schools also competing in our district are Sanderson, Marathon, Grandfalls, Comstock, Rankin, Buena Vista-Imperial, and Iraan.
Accounting: Giselle, Edwing, Taylor, Jakeline
Current Issues: Jennifer C., Edwing, Ethan, Chase
Copy Editing: Taylor, Melenie, Ethan
Computer Science: Brody, Kaycie, Jakeline, Ethan
Headline Writing: Brody, Neila, Melenie
Literary Criticism: Jenni B., Melenie, Kaycie
Mathematics: Caelan
Number Sense: Caelan
News Writing: Neila and Jenni B.
Science: Jennifer C., Caelan, Gimena, Chasin, Ethan, Maria
Social Studies: Chasin, Giselle, Taylor, Chase
Spelling and Vocabulary: Yareli, Yaritza, Cynthia, Laila
Go Paisanos!
Less than 2 Weeks left for Online Girl Scout Cookie Orders
The following website is your go-to for getting the goods. Proceeds will go towards the Big Bend Girl Scout Troop and the cost of sending the girls to Camp Mitre Peak this summer. Thank you for your support. https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/asa684073
School of Constructive Arts Open House
The School of Constructive Arts invites the community to our second Open House! Come see the progress we have made and learn about our future plans.
We will be meeting and greeting, working together, and celebrating over a potluck dinner and bonfire!
March 19 3 PM to Night
1316 Snake Rd, Alpine, TX 79830
Call for road clean up: Big Bend Citizens Alliance has a two mile stretch of road from Bee Mountain north for two miles. It's in need of a good cleanup as we missed last year I believe. So I'd like to shoot for Saturday, April 3. Meet at 9AM at Gate 2 where this is good parking. We'll have reflective vests, water and trash bags. If you can, please confirm to Robert Krull at 432.371.2249 or krullro@outlook.com.
And don't forget the county trash date is April 10.
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. We wear masks during the meeting, and observe distancing. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
Register your SNAP EBT card on Amazon for exclusive benefits and discounts
1.3 million Veterans live in households that participate in USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help put food on the table. SNAP EBT cardholders qualify for 50% off Prime membership and can use their benefits to shop for groceries on Amazon Fresh and Amazon.com.
If you are a veteran and receive SNAP EBT check out this link to see how it works: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85034/register-snap-ebt-card-amazon-exclusive-benefits-discounts/?utm_source=VRfeature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources
Support our Local Businesses!
Wylie Tanks - The plant has a shortage of drivers right now.
Our regular driver has had our route down to perfection for the last 10-12
years, so we are holding out to hear he is going to be in the driver's seat for this
one. Feel free to call us often (after 5pm is best) as the situation can change daily.
371-2506 Thank you for your patience; Tha Burrs.
P.S. - there is one extra 1,750 gal. on this order, up for grabs
EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY -- We welcome Guest Artist Lori Griffin back to the Gallery for the month of April. We’re always excited to see the art she shares. AND, our local artists continue to surprise us with their unique treasures.
Stop by the Ghostown of Terlingua any day from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Taqueria El Milagro
Terlingua's most authentic Mexican food serving 7 days a week from 5 pm until 10 pm (through March 21st) A favorite of locals and visitors alike. BYOB and make a party!
Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos and more.
Fun outdoor seating, and drive through to go orders. 432 371 2060.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Full menu, best coffee in town, smoothies, picnics to go and more.
Our menu includes eggs any way you like them, breakfast burritos, fantastic sandwiches, salads, homemade pastries, and a special now and then.. We pack your picnics, too!
Start your day with the best coffee in town, amazing views,home cooking, newspapers and get tips from the locals on the area! Welcome to Spring, too!
Since our ordering counter is indoors, we do ask that you wear a mask when inside. It's for all of us.
Best place in Terlingua to start your day! 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
| Mavericks' Ice House Open 7 days a week, 2-11pm |
Upcoming Live Music:
3/16 Bruce Salmon 6-8
3/17 Open Mic with DJ Waylon Spinnings and green beer! 6-8
3/18 Rossi English 6-8
4/2 Mikey Goode 6-9
4/3 Tim Relleva 6-8 and Greg Harkins 8-10
4/9 Tim Relleva
Lots of open dates- musicians please contact mandyatmavericks@gmail.com to book a gig!!
FRESH, HOMEMADE PASTRIES! Milky Way Treats - our new Saturday morning dessert cart - will be OPEN on Saturdays from 9:00am til sell-out! Come by and check out our fresh, made from scratch with love, treats: Cookies, gluten-free brownies, cake by the slice, cinnamon rolls, granola, marshmallows and more! Located in the Bee Mountain Hardware parking area, next to Sandy's shop (Quicksilver Trading Co), Hwy 118.
SHOT TIME LIQUORS
Spring is springing and we are all heading outdoors. We can help with that! We have some wonderful recyclable coolers from Igloo. And to fill them, boy do we have the fun stuff - Ranch Water, Crown and Cola, Crown and Peach Tea, Moonshine Mules, Moonshine ‘Rita’s, Moonshine Blackberry Lemonade, BuzzBallz of several flavors. And we haven't even started on the WINES IN CANS! These babies are the bomb ... BPA free lined cans, throw them in a cooler, no corkscrew, 2 glasses per 375ml can...and the wine is decent brands. And finally, can we talk about Meade! What's not to love here. Meridian Hive is from Austin and is Gluten free and as delicious you would expect. And this is just a tiny taste of our canned offerings to help you enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS with no bottles weighing you down!
The Town Electrician, Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504 ME# 326558 Local, Licensed, Insured thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533 (Cell)
Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723
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Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches.
We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
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