TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 35 No 45 November 11, 2024 Million sMiles
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Agenda for the Brewster County Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on November 12, 2024.
Happy Veterans Day from Big Bend National Park! Today, we remember and honor all veterans who have given so much to our country. Veterans have been integral to Big Bend since its beginning—working on trails, preserving our wilderness, and guiding our park’s mission of conservation and discovery. Their contributions, both seen and unseen, have left a lasting impact on the park and our shared heritage.
To every veteran and their families, thank you for your sacrifice, service, and dedication. Your legacy lives on in Big Bend’s trails, vistas, and quiet places. We’re grateful for all you have done and continue to do.
Family Crisis center of the Big Bend community lunch/open house
Free at FCCBB in Terlingua Ghost Town
Turkey dressing, gravy, potatoes, etc.
Friday 15 November 2024,
1230 to 3:30 PM
Thanking the community for support
hotline 1-800-8340654 phone 371-3147 se Habla Español
Strengthening communities through empowering individuals.
Tax Assessor - Collector & County Clerk Office in Terlingua!!!
Services Available:
• Vehicle Registration • Property Tax Payments/ Questions
• Land Recording • Birth Certificates
• Official Public Records
• Assumed Name Certificates
Where? When? Time? South Brewster County Emergency Response Center 23250 FM 170 Terlingua, Texas 79852
Second & Fourth Wednesday of the Month 10 AM to 3 PM (Closed on Holidays)
Tax Assessor/Collector 432-837-2214 County Clerk 432-837-3366
Earth and Fire Gallery
For the month of November we are featuring three Artists as well as celebrating our partner Artists. Do drop by our place in the Ghostown between the Starlight and Espresso ... y poco mas.
The Milky Way Treats
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this weekend, 10 AM till sell out! Stop by for a delicious cinnamon roll, slice of cake or some homemade granola. The ice cream trailer will be open as well, Saturday through Monday, 4 PM to 9 PM. Gracias Terlingua
Espresso ... y poco mas
Come to the Ghost Town for fresh homemade breakfast and lunch plus the best coffee in town. Freshly baked pastries and more.. All coffee drinks, and smoothies. Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views.
432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m. A local landmark and both locals and visitors gather.
Taqueria El Milagro
The Ghost Town's best spot for authentic Mexican recipes including amazing street tacos! Huge side dishes and steaks. An area favorite. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB and have a party!
Massage for Locals
($1/minute) - BBV Mondays 1-8pm. JAF Arena Lounge Tues-Wed 1-8pm. Scholarships available. Just ask. Kate Healy, lmt -thank u!Tx Lic #135433
The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce will be holding their monthly meeting November 14, 2024 at 6 PM at the Red Patillo Community Center. All are encouraged to attend!! For more information on the Chamber, events and local businesses please visit our website www.bigbendchamberofcommerce.com
Big Bend Recycling
Another good day and another full truckload. And the customers behaved and actually made sure they parked correctly. Well, except for one couple who made it a point to park about 200 yards away just to try and really get us grouchy. But they made up for it with Brownies. Actually, we got Brownies, Cookies and a big Cinnamon Bun. Not a bad haul. Guess we'll try it again next Saturday, Nov. 16.from Robert. 9-11
BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE
The BBCA will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at the Red Pattillo Community Center, 201 Rex Ivey Rd, Study Butte. Join us for snacks at at 5:30 PM, and the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting the Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Cares, Terlingua Community Garden, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Visual Arts, Voices From Both Sides, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and the South County Library Project. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, agenda, & minutes, please email secretary.bbca@gmail.com or text 432-244-7656.
UPCOMING EVENTS @ BAD RABBIT CAFE & BUNKHOUSE
November 28th
Thanksgiving Celebration @ 11:00AM-2:00PM at the Cafe
Begin your day of thanks by getting stuffed! "Dinner" is served with your choice of one meat and two sides for $15.99. Most of the traditional options will be available as choices. Reservation preferred for groups of SIX OR MORE. Call (432) 371-2244.
November 12th,19th & 26th
Taco Tuesday @ 2:00PM at the Cafe Why shouldn’t you trust tacos? Because they always spill the beans! The Cafe is serving up tacos so come on down and get your grub on. Life's too short to say no to tacos!
November 15th & 29th Karaoke @ 5:00-8:00 PM in the Bunkhouse
Welcoming seasoned performers and first-timers! Come out to sing your favorite songs or crowd favorites and fill the desert air with Terlingua-rrific tunes.
The Big Bend Citizens Alliance is requesting proposals from independent contractors for their services operating the Big Bend Mobile Library in south Brewster County. In order for your proposal to be considered, your proposal must be received no later than November 18th, 2024. For more information, including the full text of the Request for Proposals, please email us at bookkeeper.bbca@gmail.com or visit www.BigBendCitizensAlliance.org, or call BBCA Treasurer Tonia MacComb at 432-584-9030 .
TEMPORARY CLOSURES FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS
Tamarisk control efforts will occur November 11 - 12
A team will be cutting down and applying herbicide to invasive salt cedars (Tamarix spp.) in the Hot Springs area. During this time, visitors may encounter a temporary closure along the river from Gravel Pit to Hot Springs Canyon. Work is not expected to affect visitor access to the historic Hot Springs.
EXCITING NEWS! DarkSky International has released free templates to help local and regional governments adopt responsible outdoor lighting policies.
These new resources, grounded in the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting, provide practical guidance to reduce light pollution–protecting wildlife, lowering energy costs, and enhancing community safety and well-being.
Developed with input from experts in lighting, ecology, and urban planning, these templates make it easier than ever to implement effective, sustainable lighting solutions with today's technology.
Cities, states, territories, and regions that adopt and implement these codes will also be able to apply for official recognition through our new DarkSky Recognized Codes and Statutes program.
These templates will officially launch this weekend at Under One Sky, DarkSky’s global conference! Join us on November 9 at 11:45 AM MST (6:45 PM UTC) to hear from our programs team on how to implement these tools and make a difference in your community.
Visit the link below to learn more about the templates and how to become DarkSky Recognized!
Link: https://bit.ly/3YYgAoE
Veterans Crisis line all hours
Dial 988 and then press 1
If you are wondering or worried about the drought in Texas, go here:
Some Upcoming Shows/Events in Terlingua
11/11 - Scott Walker Band - DB's
11/13 - Open Mic hosted by Rory Hancock - Boathouse
11/14 - Peso Supreme- Boathouse
11/17 - Bill Palmer - Roadrunner RV Park
TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
Much of Terlingua is barren, dry, eroded, and shadeless due to fairly recent deforestation and over-grazing, but it's contemporary natural state is forested savannah. There are specific techniques that easily restore native trees, grasses, shrubs, perennials, forbs, and ground covers - without irrigation, fertilizer, or soil amendments!
Eco-Logic can help you do this for your property without needing to buy plants, irrigate, or amend soil. Having gained 20 years professional landscape architecture and permaculture design experience as well as holding a graduate degree in landscape architecture and a permaculture design certification, Eco-Logic offers a free written permaculture strategy or special on-site consultations to help local landowners restore their property to its best ecological health possible.
You'd be surprised!
Visit https://www.ecologiclandscape.com/free-strategy to sign up.
EcoLogic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out nationwide since 2004 for the professional combination of permaculture and landscape architecture.
https://www.ecologiclandscape.com Best Permaculture Landscape Design Firm in the Western U.S. by Build Magazine's Architecture Awards, 2023.
Best Permaculture Design Firm in the USA by New World Report's North American Business Awards, 2022.
Certified Eco-Biz since 2007.
H.O.P.E.S. National Ecological Design Competition First Place, 2005.
Did you know? Big Bend national Park is the only national park in the United States that contains an entire mountain range within its borders that those mountains are fully contained within the park and offers stunning views, diverse wildlife, and unique hiking opportunities
Paisano Post from Terlingua School
Friday, November 15th, come cheer on your hometown Paisanos and Paisanas for their 1st home game. Pep Rally will be at the gym at 1:30pm and the basketball games will start at 4pm. A concession stand will be available.
Jadene of Harmonic Artworks visited the elementary students to teach them how to do a fabric craft using glue and yarn. The students now have unique pencil holders which they created themselves.
Thank you veterans and community members for coming to our Veterans' Day program.
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
2nd Wednesdays-November 13th at 5:30pm:Rosary Prayer Service
Rosary beads and Prayer Sheets in English and Spanish are available.
Full moon potluck @ Cactus Farm this Friday the 15th! Full moonshiners band including Roger Moon, Marc Utter, Butch Hancock and me! No cover, byob, but if you plan to eat, please bring a dish to share! 6:30 potluck diner time and 7:00 music. Come listen and dance!
