TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 35 No 50 December 10 2024 A Million sMiles
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It's The Holiday Season - YEAH!!! The Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend - Terlingua Office is seeking donations of new and unopened toys to distribute out to the children's parents who live in the South Brewster County Community. Let's make sure every child has a beautiful Christmas. We will have a donation box at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town. Thank You, Deb and Mike
TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE
Saturday December 14th 10:00-8:00
General Merchandise 20% off Books 10% off
Come see Santa!
THE 34th ANNUAL Black-Eyed Pea Off (cook-off) will be held in the Terlingua Ghostown on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ~ beginning noonish. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with our spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Turn-in time is 2 pm sharp with a $10 entry fee. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of "GOOD LUCK" peas for a $10 (or more) donation that includes a bowl, spoon and cornbread until it runs out. There will be Local Music and a "Hot Date" (Room & Dinner for two) raffle. Local musicians and sound system needed - please contact LaNetta Barnes if you can help. All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates ~.LaNetta Barnes
Agenda for the Brewster County Regular Commissioners Court Meeting on December 10, 2024
Paisano Post from Terlingua School
K-4th enjoyed an art project with visiting folks from the Chinati Foundation. Thank you, Ms. Devine, for organizing the event. The students made creations out of concrete.
Junior High Boys Basketball claimed the Runners Up trophy for the Alpine Basketball tournament. Congratulations team and Coach Loya.
Mr. Anthenat's Robotics team continues their successful season with a 2nd place finish out of 16 teams. Their 2nd competition was completed this past weekend at Montwood High School in El Paso.
Mrs. Baumann led over 20 students to their Junior High UIL Academics Meet in Balmorhea last week. Notable performances: 5th grade: Alondra 2nd-Art, Korbyn 2nd-Chess, Carlos 4th-Chess, Willow 4th-Dictionary Skills, Manuel 4th-Social Studies, Rey 5th-Social Studies, 6th grade: Marcella 6th-Oral Reading, Mileydi 4th-Art, Aylynn 5th-Spelling, 7th Grade: Melissa tied 3rd-Calculator, tied 4th-Chess, 4th-Ready Writing, Tatum tied-3rd-Calculator, 2nd-Oral Reading, 1st-Science, 6th-Math, 6th-Ready Writing, Elijah 2nd-Chess, 5th-Oral Reading, Jovany tied-4th-Chess, 5th-Dictionary Skills, 8th grade: Michelle 3rd-Oral Reading, 5th-Social Studies, Mileiry 4th Dictionary Skills, Hank 5th-Oral Reading, 6th-Science
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Day: Thursday-December 12th starting at 5pm with Folklorico dancing on the Porch followed by a procession up to the church for a brief service. All are welcome. No service this Wednesday.
Hello Terlingua, I just put the order in from the West Texas Food Bank.
Truck should be in on Thursday December 12 (next week) and distribution will be on Friday December 13 at the Crisis Center in the Ghostown
The FCCBB would like to inform the public that we are not responsible for transportation trips that are not booked directly through TRAX via our Marfa and Presidio offices. There are private individuals providing transportation services that are not affiliated with TRAX in any way. Issues or complaints need to be directed to those individuals. Please contact our offices directly to schedule your trip. Marfa (432)729-1992 or Presidio (432)299-0480 or (855)879-8729.
Big Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting our next monthly meeting at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge Bunkhouse in person. Join us at 6 PM Thursday, December 12, 2024. All are welcome to attend!
SANTA’S COMING! The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce will host “Mingle and Jingle” on the Porch at the Terlingua Mercantile. Santa is on his way and will be taking requests from the kids. His merry team of helpers will be serving hot cocoa, cookies, and Christmas treats from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 14. Happy holidays!
Cactus Farm FULL MOON/WINTER SOLSTICE /YULE
WINTER FESTIVAL POT LUCK
DEC 21 ***** 6:30 food
Caleb Wilbourn playing music @ 7:00
Bring a Dish to share ,,,, See you there !!!
Come join us as we celebrate Christmas Friday, December 13
Long Horn Ranch Motel 4:30 to 6:30
Songs, Gifts, The Story of Christmas! Lunch Refreshments
Speaker: Bro. Jose Gonzales
The Story of Jesus Birth Merry Christmas!
Big Bend Church will do Christmas Kids Club Saturday December 14th 10am-1 pm. Christmas story, singing, gifts and refreshments. Parents can come with their children or can drop and pick up at the church.
That Saturday evening from 6pm-7 pm Bro Jose Gonzales will do a Spanish service for adults and families at Big Bend Church. Refreshments after the service.
For more information contact De De Granada at 371- 3988
Cruzando Barreras - Crossing barriers ministries. Our mission is to spread the gospel and help equip others to be the church! We have come and done vacation Bible school with the kids and we do an annual Christmas event. This is our 5th year and we can’t wait to see all the kids and share the beauty of Christmas.
- Mia Reyna Tucker and her family are coming again from Bastrop.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Best coffee in town and home-cooked breakfasts and lunches. 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 where both locals and visitors gather.
Taqueria El Milagro
Authentic Mexican recipes including amazing street tacos! Huge side dishes and steaks. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB and have a holiday party!
UPDATE: Rescheduled to Saturday, Dec 14th due to weather! Same time & place - Terlingua Community Gardens 10am-2pm, and DEFINITELY free juggling lessons!
How better to take a break from the holiday tourist season than with books, books, and more books?
Join us Saturday, Dec 14th from 10am-2pm at the Terlingua Community Garden for the official opening of the South County Mobile Library. We are in business people! P.S. - If books aren't enough of a draw - there is always the possibility of free juggling lessons ;)
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, giant cookie or some homemade granola. The ice cream trailer will be open as well, Saturday through Monday, 4 PM to 9 PM. Gracias Terlingua!
Terlingua Recycling
Well, it was a very good day. A bit chilly but not too bad. Ended up with two big loads of nice stuff. But most importantly we had three wonderful ladies bringing us goodies to eat. Even had enough to bring home for later. Not good for the waistline but then it is the holiday season. We'll be open again next Saturday, the 14th. Not sure about Dec. 21 but we'll see how it goes. Will definitely be closed the week of Christmas. So ladies, thanks again for the goodies.’ Hours 9-11
ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meeting: if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.
The BBCA will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, December 19th at the Red Pattillo Community Center, 201 Rex Ivey Rd, Study Butte. Join us for snacks 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.
2025 WORDOFF
The 2025 WORDOFF will take place at the Cinnabar Theater on Groundhog Day, that's the 2nd of February. Sign-up at 6 Words at 7
The WORDOFF is Terlingua's annual spoken word event. Prose, poetry and tall tales are all encouraged, original material only please. You have 5 minutes to share your work with a 5 minute cutoff that will be loosely applied by the MC's. We are proud to provide a safe space for folks to get up on stage and share your original works. Happy, sad, topical, universal, we want it all.
You can write about anything you want, but if you need inspiration, this year the theme is DESERT DREAMS Sign up at 6, words at 7
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. 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.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, 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.
We welcome new vendors. 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. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (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 Lazy Bear Saloon" will be opening Monday and we are excited to welcome you to come enjoy the environment created to appease your needs. We have draft beer, bottle beers, wines, and food. Setups are available with ice buckets cups and drinks if needed. There is always fresh hot movie theater popcorn going to enjoy as well as our "Bud Bar" and many strains of quality THCA that you can choose from tailored to your needs. We offer accessories for smoking recreation and a front patio as well as a large area in the back. There is also a covered dart tournament area and corn hole plus horseshoes for any one that loves to play. We are located at 100 Terlingua Ranch rd across the street from the mail boxes on 118 . Our buisness hours are from 12pm-11pm (mon-tue-thur-fri-sat-sun) 432-298-1100
Terlingua American Legion Post 653 "The Last Outpost"
Fun & Exciting Things Happening! Come Join Us!!
Weekly: Taco Tuesday
Cantina opens at 2pm, Tacos starting at 5pm until sold out!
12/10 Taco Tuesday
Featuring Music by 'Chet O'Keefe' & Fire Spinning by Shane Suttles!
Cantina Opens at 2pm, Tacos served at 5pm until sold out
$10/plate. 3 Tacos with a side of Rice.
Choice of: Birra, Chicken Tinga, &/or Shrimp Tacos! Mix & Match
12/17 Taco Tuesday
Featuring Music by 'D.B. Rouse' & Fire Spinning by Shane Suttles!
Cantina Opens at 2pm, Tacos served at 5pm until sold out
$10/plate. 3 Tacos with a side of Rice.
Choice of: Birra, Chicken Tinga, &/or Shrimp Tacos! Mix & Match
12/25 Brisket Christmas!
Christmas Day starting at 2:30pm
$15/plate Brisket, potato salad, & baked beans!
Pickles, onions, & white bread w/ BBQ sauce!
Cheese Cake for dessert! Come out to Join us!!
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬/𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚
EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua! Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance! In memory of Jeff Haislip.
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza
Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00 - Community Garden
Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 730PM
Free Mimosas at Venga every weekend
As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!
CLINIC - Wednesdays at EMT station
Saturdays - High Sierra - Starting at 10:30 PM - Late Night Pizza
Monday Nights - Karaoke - High Sierra
Tuesday Nights - Trivia - High Sierra
Wednesdays - Bill Palmer, Long Draw
Kate Healy, lmt Tx 1354333 is back. Locals Massage $1/min. Text 731-699-0509 to Schedule. Scholarships available.
County tax assessor-collector office in Terlingua at the Fire and EMS - most vehicle title and registrations - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10 am to 3 pm
12/9 - Jerome Ephraim -Starlight
12/12 - Terry Haughton- Roadrunner RV Park
12/12 - We All Shit - BH
12/12 - Laird and Friends -Starlight
12/13 - Matt Dillon and Bryan Haas - BH
12/13 - Nanibyrd - DB's
12/13 - Scott Walker Band - Chili Pepper
12/13 - D n R -Starlight
12/13 - Blind Squirrel - Starlight
12/13 - Comedy Night - Cinnabar
12/14 - DB Rouse -Starlight
12/14 - Mobile Library openinging - 10AM to 2PM Community Garden
12/14 - Rory Hancock Band - BH
12/15 - Blind Squirrel -Starlight
12/15 - Miles Adams - BH
12/16 - Jerome Ephraim -Starlight
12/19 - The Whitmores -Starlight
12/19 - Caleb Wilbourn and Sarah Burton - BH
12/20 - Bill Palmer - BH
12/20 - Moses Martinez -Starlight
12/20 - Terlingua Burlesque - Cinnabar
Thanks to Kate Keenan, David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Long Draw Pizza, La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, The Boathouse Bar & Bungalows, Terlingua Moon, and others for helping out with this list.
Massage for Locals ($1/minute) - JAF Arena Lounge Tuesdays 1-7pm. Scholarships available. Just ask. Kate Healy, lmt. Text 731-699-0509 to Schedule. Licensed & Insured 31yrs. Tx Lic #135433 Gift Certs Avail.
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)
TERLINGUA KITCHEN TABLE
This holiday season, elevate your gift-giving with the rich, savory delight of MTX Beef! A thoughtfully chosen cut of premium beef is not just a treat for the taste buds; it's a heartfelt gesture that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Gift the warmth of home-cooked meals and the experience of savoring quality ingredients.
MTX Beef
· 10lbs box of Ground Beef $60
· Tomahawk Steak(apx2 lbs per steak)$28.50 per lbs
· New York Strip Steak$18.50per lbs
· Chuck roast(2-3 lbs pkg)-$9.50 per lbs
· Ribeye steak $25 per lbs
· Tenderloin tips $16 per lbs -limited Qty
· Sirloin steaks $15per lbs
· 1/2#Hamburger patties-$9.5per lbs
***5lbs minimum per item*** Johanson Farms
Sourdough rounds: Plain-$15 Garlic and pickled onion-$17
Double Chocolate-$17 Texas Chocolate sheet cake-9x9-$20
Message your order:325-456-5983
Order cut off December 12@5:00pm. Pick up day December 18@6pm
Pick up location Chisos Mining Company Motel
Call if you have special requests please call!
For Sale full work out room equipment
Suntec electric IR 2-3 man sauna $1050
DP cable weight bench $500 heavy weights
Commercial Quantum Step Up electric stepper with race program $1500
Tanning bed new bulbs exterior not so hot been on porch will trade for something Could use a trampoline with sides for my doggies.
sunfrost r19 refriderator/freezer not used for several years needs check up anyone out there can help me. 371 3068 tire fence on 118. may need freon
51911 hwy 118 at tire fence call first skull1923@gmail.com 371-3068
Early is good Deborah
Do you need community service? I’ll give you all you need for general help.on hwy.118 Deborah 371 3068 (tire fence) Deborah Calvert
THE 34th ANNUAL Black-Eyed Pea Off (cook-off) ~ Local musicians and sound system needed - please contact LaNetta Barnes if you can help. Held in Terlingua Ghostown on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ~ beginning noonish. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with our spectators. Awards & prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Turn-in time is 2 pm sharp with a $10 entry fee. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of "GOOD LUCK" peas for a $10 (or more) donation that includes a bowl, spoon and cornbread until it runs out. There will be Local Music and a "Hot Date" (Room & Dinner for two) raffle. All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates. _ LaNetta Barnes
Did you know that the Big Bend National Park Daily Report is available on our homepage? The day's weather forecast, annual precipitation numbers, current river levels, and more can be found at bbnha.org.
