THE TERLINGUA MOON
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Upcoming Election!
Election day:
J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center, Study Butte
Tuesday, November 2, 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Early Voting: Judge Val Beard Office Complex, Alpine
October 18 - 21, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
October 22, 8:00AM - 7:00PM
October 25 - 28, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
October 29, 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Notice has been given for a special election for voting to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 87th Legislature, Regular Session, of the State of Texas.
Eight propositions will be included on the ballot. To view these propositions, visit https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2021novballotlang.shtml.
Precincts 5, 6 & 7 will vote at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte on election day.
Early voting for all precincts will ONLY be available in Alpine at the Judge Val Beard Office Complex.
If you are eligible and want to vote by mail, you MUST contact Lora Nussbaum, Elections Administrator, Brewster County at 432-837-6230 to request an application to vote by mail. Lora must have the completed application in her office no later than the close of business on Friday, October 22. Vote-by-mail applications are only valid for one year, so if you haven’t applied during 2021, you must apply now. With the anticipated delays in the US postal service starting October 1, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!
You can also download the application for a mail ballot from the Brewster County Election Information website: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/vote/
Please VOTE!
Flu Shots
It’s that time of year again. For flu shots. Available several places including Highland Drug in Alpine any time during business hours.
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom
201 W. Ave. E, Alpine, Texas
Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings live online, at www.brewstercountytx.com or Brewster County, Texas (County’s Facebook page). Members of the public are also encouraged to participate in public comment by calling telephone number 432-538-2028. This temporary suspension will leave important Open Meetings Act (Section 551.043, Texas Government Code) protections in place:
AGENDA
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Court is limited in its ability to respond to comments.
3. Presentation and discussion on USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant and take action on Resolution to support grant application and matching funds / Discussion and appropriate action.
4. Adjourn
New DMV Website Launched
A new website has been launched at https://dmv-permit-test.com with a lot of new driving tests and an up to date and more user friendly design.
The Motorcycle (https://dmv-permit-test.com/motorcycle) and CDL sections (https://dmv-permit-test.com/cdl) have also been updated.
Far Flung Outdoor Center
We have positions available for individuals looking for flexible schedules and/or flexible responsibilities. Everything from office work and inventory to shuttle driving (with approved driving record.) Always an adventure! Download an application from https://bigbendfarflung.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Far-Flung-Outdoor-Center-Employment-Application.pdf or drop in and pick up an application at our office at 23310 FM 170, Terlingua, Texas. Either way, turn in an application soon! Email reservations@bigbendfarflung.com for more information.
Earth And Fire Gallery
Get ready for another great party! For the month of October we are welcoming Guest Artist Richard D Curtin and his Big Bend boogie-woogie 2: Miguel’s Revenge.
Reception Saturday, October 9 starting at 6 PM.
This Week at the Starlight
Thursday Oct. 7th - Terlinguanas
Friday & Saturday Oct. 8th/9th - Kathy Bauer & Michaeld Broussard
Monday Oct. 11th - Abigail Lapell
Sunday Show at the Goat Pens
Presenting: Abigail Lapell
Kerrville Newfolk Winner
Sunday, Oct 10th
The Goat Pens at Cigar Springs Ranch
Admission is pay what you can. Beer and wine will be available for sale. Gates and Bar open at 7 PM, show will start at 8 PM.
Earth and Fire Gallery
Hello, fellow artist and craftspeople! Earth and Fire Gallery will be hosting “Second Saturday Art Mart” every month. This event will be a place for local artists and craftspeople to set up their art for sale or show. It will located in the front of the Earth and Fire Gallery from 9 am till 2 pm each second Saturday of the month, so this is the weekend coming up. Artists must bring their own displays, tables, chairs and ways of making change. All work must be locally handmade items. We are looking to create a venue filled with art, inspiration, fun, and camaraderie here in the Terlingua area. No food vendors. For more information, please call the gallery at 432-371-2637 or our main office at 432-371-3156.
3rd Annual Jackass Flats Dutch Oven Cook-off & Potluck
FRIDAY, Oct. 8:
Campers/attendees/artists Check-in
Goat Roping 5-9PM
Sarah Burton Band 9:15/9:30-11:15/11:30PM
SATURDAY, Oct. 9:
Breakfast at the American Legion 8-10AM
Morning Time Goat Roping/Wagon RidesTin Barn and Forge Art Show 10AM-5PM
Chicken Shit Bingo
JAF Music Camp Sites 1:30-4:30PM featuring our local musicians
Scott Walker and the Edge of Texas Band 5-6PM, Pavilion Stage
Dutch Oven Judging 6PM, Jackass Flats Pavilion
Potluck/Dutch Ovens included at 7PM
The Derailers 8-9PM, Pavilion Stage
SUNDAY, Oct. 10:
Breakfast at the American Legion 8-10AM
Cowboy Church & Gospel Music 10-11AM, at Pavilion (all are welcome!)
Burro Races, Jackass Downs, 12 noon
(entries may run with burro, ride burro or drive burro)
Skeet Shoot, American Legion, 1:30PM
Art Show at Tin Barn until 3PM
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
From Coach Mendoza: The 8th graders completed their unit on Chemical Reactions with a fun lab.
From Ms. Orren: Middle School Student Quote of the Week from Exavier Proano, 6th grader, who excels in the concepts of integers, opposites, and absolute value: “This is the easiest math lesson of my life.”
From Ms. Dean: Please join us for the Book Fair hosted at Big Bend High school from November 1st-15th. More details to come.
From Ms. Reed: In conjunction with the Amazon Future Engineers Program, 9th and 11th graders participated in a Virtual Chat with 4 recipients of the Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship/Internship. The 4 student in the panel are currently attending Princeton, Stanford, Boston University, and Howard University. Amazon annually gives 100 scholarships to students majoring in STEM fields with $10,000 each year over 4 years and a paid Amazon internship after their freshmen year in college.
Santa Inez Church in the Terlingua Ghostown
1st Wednesdays Rosary Prayer Service will be October 6th at 5pm. Rosary beads are available and handouts are available in English and Spanish. Come join us! The Episcopal Church Welcomes All.
Two Weeks til Introductory Yoga Classes Start!
Come Yoga @ Cactus Farm (9-10am)
10/16: Vinyasa Flow
10/23: Gentle and Slow
Follow on Classes:
10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Vinyasa Flow 9-9:45am
Gentle & Slow: 9:45-10:45am
Attend one or both on a given morning.
100% of your Donations go to the Wild Burro fund, seeking permanent pasture lands for these sweet creatures. Sugg Donation $10 at the Door. Thank you for donating what you can.
Bring a Mat if you have one?
I also have some to share or sell.
More Info: www.katehealy.net
Terlingua Bottoms Group
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.
Ginchy Gas House
Automotive and Heavy Equipment Repair. We’ve been having some issues with the phone lines, you can email at ginchygashouse@gmail.com or call 469-768-0790 for an appointment.
Dig Terlingua
We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work. Backhoe, Bulldozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches. We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046. Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.
713.907.5259
Espresso ... y poco mas
The home of the best coffee and home cooking in town! We’ve got your breakfasts and lunches covered from 7:30am until 2pm seven days week.
Everything we serve is super fresh, made to order for eating in or taking out. We have great views, free wifi, newspaper, shady seating and nice folks. See you soon!
Taqueria El Milagro
Terlingua’s go-to taqueria!! We have superb tacos, steaks, fantastic sides, plus our Mexican shrimp cocktails! It’s a menu with something for everyone.
Great outdoor setting Wednesdays to Sundays 4 pm until 9 pm. This week we will open on Thursday, 7 October. Closed Wednesday.
Drive thru window for to go orders. Call 432 372 2060. Be sure to BYOB.
Shot Times Liquor
Cigars are in stock and moving fast at Shot Time! We have tins of 10 Macanudo Ascots for $25 out the door, Macanudo Baron De Rothschild singles for $11, and Romeo y Julieta 1875 Bully Robustos for $9 each. Our cigars are kept at the optimal 70° and between 65 to 75 percent humidity for your smoking enjoyment. The ever popular Crazy Alice pyramids are back in stock and a great smoke for $9 each. New local food and art are in stock, as well.
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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