THE TERLINGUA MOON

No. 31 Vol. 35    September 1, 2020    By MaeWestern

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”  — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Appointments Necessary at VA Clinics

Seems there are veterans showing up to VA clinics to find out they are closed. To all veterans: do not go to any VA clinic unless you have an appointment for that clinic on that day. Most clinics are closed and everything is done online or on phone. There are some things being done in person but those are going to be by appointment only. Questions? Contact Dennis Yancy, SFC, US Army (ret), Veterans Service Officer, Brewster County, Texas. Email: vetaff@co.brewster.tx.us  Office: 432-837-6219

The Town Electrician

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)

Drop-In Park Cleanup at BBRSP

Planning to visit Big Bend Ranch State Park on Labor Day weekend? If so, here’s an opportunity to practice your Leave No Trace skills while carrying out the conservation mission of Texas State Parks! Join rangers in picking up trash along our trails and roadways for a chance to be featured on our social media pages and go home with some BBRSP swag. Don’t forget to ask a ranger about the difference between trash and “historical trash,” or artifacts, before you head out. See attached flyer for more details.

Courthouse Closed Monday

Brewster County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day.

COVID 19 2020 Art Installation in Fort Stockton

Local West Texas artist in the Installation. Why on earth would 21 artists do 32 exhibits about the virus? Maybe the better question is why not? The very nature of art is to help people get in touch with their feelings about things that cause them discomfort. Art can push people beyond their comfort zones and make them think. That is exactly what this conception installation  does — confront and provoke the viewers’ thoughts!

The installation is free and we hope you venture out of your comfort zone and visit it. Sept. 5th (11 AM - 9 PM) at 209 W 1st Street in Fort Stockton. Meet the artists who created the art that provokes thoughts of a conception cautionary tale about the virus. The walk-thru will do exactly what it should do ... as a whole ... Make you stop, think, and discuss life since the virus. You may find some pieces controversial, so please be prepared to embrace self-reflection. Wear a mask. Please do not attend if you do not feel good.

Canyon Brew at Far Flung Outdoor Center

Come check out our new smoothies and our Canyon Freeze blended coffee!  Also serving homemade muffins, kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Bring your mug and save a buck!  Open at 7:00am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

Virtual Confirmation Classes

Big Bend Episcopal Mission’s Father Mike Wallens will be offering  virtual confirmation classes. For more information, email michaelwallens@gmail.com by September 13th. Father Mike serves the congregations of St. Paul’s-Marfa, St. Stephen’s-Ft. Stockton, St. James-Alpine, and Santa Inez-Terlingua. Services continue to be held on a LiveStream that can be found on Facebook through St. Paul Marfa’s Facebook page. It is our hope that services can begin again in mid-September at Santa Inez in the Terlingua Ghostown, but only time will tell. Stay tuned and be well. The Episcopal Church welcomes all.

Terlingua Bottoms

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, wear masks, and practice Social Distancing...

Many Stones

Many Stones has lots of eggs $4.00 a dozen. A number of new guitars for sale. Lots of used books in very good condition. Lots of new rock bead earrings, bracelets and necklaces. September deals on Cacti. Come take a look!

Paisano Post

1st Week Happenings at Terlingua School

Ms. Orren: 8th Graders have been a big help with after school pick up. Since we have to social distance at the end of the day and can’t all gather in a herd, they act as runners, going to inform kids they are coming up in line. 

Ms. Marek: The Senior English Literature class will be contemplating what’s next, during the first 6 weeks, by reading stories, articles and a novel about how to make the right choices now to positively impact their futures.

Ms. Baumann: We have a new student council. Brooke Jenks and Shyla Garcia are the 8th grade representatives.

Ms. Reed: 10th grade Class Officers: President-Giselle Hernandez, Vice President-Melenie Orozco, Treasurer-Jennifer Contreras, and Secretary-Kaycie Krueger.

All Energies

This week at All Energies, 400 watt Q cell panels $285 each + tax, in stock. Arriving next week 375 watt Hyundai $260 each + tax and 320 watt longi $235 each + tax. Preorder 320 watt panels for $210 each. If you’ve got questions about solar or need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874 today.

Flack Electrical Services

Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791   Licensed, bonded and insured   940.255.2723

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.Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.  713.907.5259

This Weekend at The Starlight

Friday, September 4  ---- Buddy Vargas 6-9 PM

Saturday, September 5 ---- Early show - Aaron Lacombe 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Late show - Scott Walker and the Edge of Texas 9-Midnight

Sunday, September 6 ---- Marc Utter 6-9 PM

Be sure to check our Facebook and Instagram for nightly food specials!

Shot Time Liquor

Lucky Raffle Winner this week was #927346  Come collect your winnings!

Just before LaRona hit our world, we had just brought in some ROCKIN’ NEW BEERS. Some by request and some because they were popular in other places. Because you can’t come in and see them, We are going to refresh your brains with them here: Ballast Point Grapefruit and Sculpin. Boulevard Wheat and Jam & Berry. Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer in Regular and Diet. Marble Cholo Stout and Passionate Gosé. Paulaner Hefe-Weizen and Oktoberfest. Revolver Blood and Honey and MiCheve. Rouge Dead Guy Ale and Hazelnut Ale. Plus Santa Fe Brewing Java Stout, Social Hour, and Free Style Pilsner. 

Drop by our Drive Thru and pick up a 6-pack of something different for a change. With so many choices, you could try a different beer each week and be at it until New Year’s rolls around!  And remember to please +++Drink and Drive Responsibly +++

Espresso ... y poco mas!

Open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m. seven days a week. We’ve got what you need for summer!

We make incredible smoothies and iced coffee and great salads for this time of year.  Nothing better to cool you down on a hot day. We’ve got Ruebens, eggs any way you like them, amazing guacamole and so much more. Our menu has the favorites you expect and sometimes we add

daily specials.

Our environment is being kept safe for everyone so come on in! Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you.

Census Update

As of August 30:  Our National response rate is: 64.9%;  Texas is: 60.3%; and South County is: 25.1%.

There are only 30 days left for you to complete your Census questionnaire. Remember that there is no citizenship question on the Census and your responses are safe, secure and protected by law. Take it online at My2020Census.gov or call (844) 330-2020. Everyone counts!

Quedan 30 días para completar tu Censo 2020. Recuerda que no hay preguntas sobre ciudadanía en el Censo y que tus respuestas están seguras y protegidas por la ley. Completa el Censo en línea en My2020Census.gov o llama al (844) 468-2020. Todos Cuentan!

Local Voter Registration Assistance Dates

September 8th, Tuesday, 1-3 at the Post Office

September 18, Friday, 1-3 at the Cottonwood

September 25, Friday, 1-3 at the Little Burro

Volunteers will have all the forms you need to register, change your address or apply for a ballot to vote by mail.

New County Commissioner Appointed

Esther Zanya Howard, maiden name DeLaO, has been appointed by Eleazar R. Cano to fill the unexpired term of Brewster County Precinct 1 Commissioner Betse Esparza. Howard has lived in Brewster County for the past seven years, was born in Santa Cruz, CA, and raised in Alpine. Esther is married to Espy Howard and has two children and three grandchildren. Howard graduated from Alpine High School and Sul Ross State University. After graduating from Sul Ross, Howard moved to McAllen where she lived for 28 years. 

In McAllen, Howard was a banker and first vice president over loan operations and compliance at Lone Star National Bank and International Bank. She also owner her own business as a bank consultant. After retiring from banking, Howard moved back to Alpine.

Judge Cano is confident that Esther Zanya Howard will do an excellent job for Brewster County and for the residents of Precinct 1.

Howard will be sworn in today at 9 am by Judge Cano via Zoom. Swearing in will be available on Brewster County’s Facebook page for anyone who would like to participate.

Meet and Greet

Sub sandwiches with Ronnie Dodson.....

Have questions for Sheriff Dodson?

Want to stop by, say hi, and show your support?

Come join us at the Jackass Flats Pavillion.

Saturday, September 12 at noon.

See you there!

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The Terlingua Moon  

August 25, 2020--Vol. 31, #34

Next MOON: Send MOON news by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON. PLEASE no PDFs or fancy fonts!  terlinguamoon@gmail.com   We are on the web at: theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com

 SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE “GET OUT THE COUNT” CENSUS COORDINATOR – The 2020 Census self-response deadline is September 30 and it's never been more important to respond.  Census takers are currently out in communities to ensure a complete and accurate count.  Census data determines a state’s congressional seats and federal funding for Medicare, Medicaid, roads, schools, and other essential resources.  People living in Far West Texas are an historically undercounted population.  When people are not counted, communities can lose out on federal funding allotted every year for health clinics, schools, food assistance and hundreds of other critical services and programs that make a difference in our lives every day.

Respond today! You can go online at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English and 844-468-2020 for Spanish.  You may use the paper form you received at your home.  Respond today.  Everyone counts!

 Editor’s comment: Remember:  an accurate Census count will ensure funds for medical, food assistance, education and more.  Everyone Counts!  Our representation in both the Texas State and Federal Congresses are based on the Census – for the next TEN! YEARS! As of August 16, South County response is only 24.2% -- compared to the National response rate: 63.8% and Texas at 58.9%. That means that OUR tax money will go to other parts of the State!  Stand up and be COUNTED!!!

MICHAEL (Mike) BASKETTE   Long-time Terlingua resident, Mike Baskette passed from this life on July 27, 2020, in Dallas at the home of a friend. He was 72.  Mike was born October, 17, 1947, in Princeton, Indiana, but his family got him to Texas as soon as they could!  He started school in Gainesville, TX.  Mike attended Rider High School in Wichita Falls until the last semester of his Senior year.  His family moved to Hobbs, NM, and he graduated from there in 1965.  He attended NM Jr. College and New Mexico State University. Mike was a Senior Field Engineering Supervisor for Camco Trading Corporation and lived and worked in Singapore in the 70’s.  While working for them he was able to travel to many countries all over the world. Mike loved sports.  He played softball and coached little league football and was a certified football referee before moving to Terlingua in 1992.  From 1997-2005 he worked with one of his best friends from college, Ringo Smith, who owned and operated the Study Butte Store, and Mike also managed the Café at the Big Bend Motor Inn (2005-2008) before retiring.  In 2000 he was on the Census Team for Brewster County.  Mike’s ashes will be scattered over some of his favorite places in the Big Bend area.  Editor's note: Mike has been missed since he left the area.  Our heartfelt best wishes to his family and friends. 

 COVID-19 Testing will be held on:

Monday, Aug. 24 at the City of Presidio Fire Station in Presidio

Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the City of Presidio Fire Station in Presidio

Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the Marfa Visitor Center in Marfa

Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Alpine Fire Station in Alpine

Friday, Aug. 28 at the Alpine Fire Station in Alpine

 Testing will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at each site, or until testing capacity is reached.  No appointment is needed, but personal identification is required to receive a test.

 PRESS RELEASE – 8/19/2020 -- The Big Bend COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund will be sending out our final checks this month, August 2020.  The Fund was established in March 2020 to help Brewster County residents deal with hardships caused by the pandemic. Volunteers from Alpine and Terlingua started the fund through Big Bend Citizens Alliance—a Terlingua-based non-profit organization.  The Fund has awarded over $67,000 to help residents and non-profits cover costs for housing and transportation, medical expenses, utilities, food, childcare needs, and animal feed.  As we close out the Fund, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude to the volunteers, organizations and private individuals who so generously donated their time and money.  This has been an outstanding show of community support and we could not have done it without you - THANK YOU.

Please continue to support the Big Bend Citizens Alliance. Visit https://bigbendcitizensalliance.org/ to learn more about the organization and how to get involved.

 The proclamation by Texas Gov Abbott did 2 things: 1) Extends early voting for the November 3 election from Oct 13 to Oct 30.  2) Allows those who want to turn in their mail ballot in person to do so at ANY time prior to the election and on election day.  To turn in your mail ballot you mark it, seal it in the envelope for mailing and, in Brewster County, take it personally to the Early Voting Clerk, Lora Nussbaum, at 203 N 7th St, Alpine, during regular business hours.   You can only turn in your own ballot and you must show your ID to prove that.  The web site for the proclamation is: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-extends-early-voting-period-for-november-3rd-election

EDUCATIONAL FUND FOR THE STOCKBRIDGE CHILDREN:  We are grateful to share the news that Texas Wildlife Association Director and Executive Committee member Nyle Maxwell and his wife Nancy have established an educational trust fund for Jameson and London Stockbridge for their future education after the tragic loss of their father Dewey Stockbridge from a helicopter crash at the Black Gap WMA in Brewster County on August 8th.  Please click or search the link below for the full story and information on how to donate:     https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/news/black-gap-wma-tragedy-one-way-to-help

 Are you no longer using your WTG supplied 100-gallon propane tank? WTG is experiencing a shortage right now. Please call 432-682-4349

 McDonald Observatory--We are reopening! We will restart our on-site public programs, in a reduced capacity, with a Star Party on Friday, August 28. Reservations required. Get all the details below!https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/news/releases/20200819

 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)

 CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Come check out our new smoothies and our Canyon Freeze blended coffee!  Also serving kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Bring your mug and save a buck!  Open at 7:00am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

Brewster County announced today that Betse Esparza has officially resigned from her position as Brewster County Commissioner, Precinct 1, effective immediately.  Betse has been acting as Brewster County Commissioner, Pct. 1 for the last three years and eight months and has done an excellent job maintaining that position, even through these difficult past few months during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  We thank Commissioner Esparza for her service to Brewster County and wish her well on her future endeavors!

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 AT 9:30 A.M. at the BREWSTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE – Agenda http://www.brewstercountytx.com/open-government-and-meetings/agenda/ 

In case you weren’t already aware, this year’s Terlingua International Chili Cook-off has been canceled. These events bring in a lot of the scholarship money for our small school (graduating classes are sometimes less than 10).  Our students depend on these scholarships to further their education. This year it is likely without donations the scholarships may be less or none for the 2021 seniors. If you are looking to donate for a wonderful cause that will directly impact an individual students life please consider Big Bend High School. Donations can be mailed to:  CASI Scholarship Program, 329 W. Tucker, Hobbs, NM. 88242      *make sure to specify it is for Big Bend High School.  Make a donation that counts! And stay safe so the chili cook-off can happen in 2021 🌶!

 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, wear masks, and practice Social Distancing...

 Flack Electrical Services  --  Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791Licensed, bonded and insured.  940.255.2723

 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.   Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.  713.907.5259

 ~~~~~SHOT TIME~~~~~ 

This week's Rockin' Raffle winner is #927333 - We are switching up the RAFFLE! This week's winner got to choose from 2 prizes! Yes........your eyes did not deceive......2 choices. Who can tell what this week's winner might get??? Maybe a can of the Brand-New Western Son SPIKED ICE POPS. Yep, we brought in some MORE Adult Ice Pops. You just can't beat that combo!!! Seems like our SUMMER HEAT gets a tiny bit more bearable with some frosty booze in a tube. We also got a complete resupply in on our ICE CREAM PINTS - Chocolate, Double Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, and Bunny Tracks. $4.00 at the DRIVE THRU. THAT IS HARD TO BEAT ON A HOT AUGUST NIGHT!            As always - please remember to drink and drive responsibly.

Espresso ... y poco mas!  We’re open from 7:30 am to 1 pm seven days a week.  Our environment is being kept safe for everyone so come on in!  We have what you need for summer!  Incredible smoothies and iced coffee and great salads for this time of year.  Nothing better to cool you down a little.   We have Ruebens, eggs any way you like them, amazing guacamole and so much more.  Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you.  If you want to pick up, let us know the model of your car when you call, and we will bring your order out to you.

 Terlingua  Moon

August 17, 2020

Volume 31 Number 33

                    

  By Cactoosie

 

“Hope begins in the dark. The stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don’t give up.” – Anne Lamott, Novelist

 

Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.) 

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Stand up and be counted!     

An accurate Census count will ensure funds for medical, food assistance, education and more.   Remember: The next 10 years of funding and representation in government depends on population count….

 On Tuesday, August 11, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin visiting households that have not responded to the 2020 Census as part of its Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) operation. To ensure a complete and accurate count, census takers will visit households through September 30 and will enter information on their Census Bureau issued smart phone to ensure information is safe and secure. Households can continue to self-respond online at 2020census.gov or by phone 844-330-2020 for English or 844-468-2020 for Spanish. Self-responding online, by phone, or by mail reduces the likelihood a census taker will visit a person’s home. 

Terlingua Auto new hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday
8am to noon.

 

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)

Chili cook-off events have been canceled for this year in Terlingua. These events bring a lot of money in scholarships to our tiny little school and graduating classes of sometimes less than 10 kids (which means that even if you are Valedictorian you don't get in big colleges because you are not in the top 10). The kids depend on these scholarships and some work their entire school career to graduate high and get that money to further their education. These scholarships can mean going to college or not for some.
This year it is likely that without donations the scholarships may be less or none for our 2021 seniors.
If you give money for anything this year, donate it here and specify for Big Bend High School graduates. If you give money for anything this year, donate it here and specify for Big Bend High School graduates.

Casi scholarship program
329 W Tucker
Hobbs NM 88242

Espresso ... y poco mas!

Find us open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m. seven days a week. Our environment is being kept safe for everyone so come on in!

We've got incredible smoothies and iced coffee and great salads for this hot weather.  Nothing better to cool you down a little.   We've got Ruebens, eggs any way you like them, amazing guacamole and so much more.

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!

 

This week at All Energies, 400 watt Q cell panels $275 each  320 watt longi $230 each  If you’ve got questions about solar or need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874 today.

 

+++++   SHOT TIME LIQUORS   +++++   SHOT TIME LIQUORS   +++++
Winning Raffle Ticket This Week is 927321 ..... Whoooo Hoooo!!!!
This just in....another bulletin from our reporter on the ground in Terlingua. Local residents have been battling a terrible HEAT WAVE. Temps have been climbing as high as 112° during peak daytime hours and remaining over 100° well into late evening hours....What’s that?.......I am getting word now that in order to combat this heat, SHOT TIME has brought in special HEAT BUSTING ADULT ICE POPS. Apparently these  new items are real door busters! Hard to understand ...... so much Party noise in the background   ......... Ah yes .......These babies slide in at only 80 calories each for the 100mL size, but pack a whopping 15%ABV.........wait........more coming across the line now .......... flavors are Mango Rum Punch, Classic Mojito, Lemonade Cocktail, and Watermelon Martini........More info in........I am just able to make out this next word over all of the laughing and party sounds......ORGANIC........There you have it, Folks. It seems that SHOT TIME LIQUORS has managed once again to help Terlingua residents cope with the Hot August Nights here in the Desert by bringing in the newest freezer treat. Boozy Ice Pops!!!! Come and get them before they are gone! And as always, Drink and Drive Responsibly.

 

Flack Electrical Services

Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791

Licensed, bonded and insured

940.255.2723

 

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 and Residential.

Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.

713.907.5259

 

Big Bend National Park is open in a very limited manner; hiking accessible only in Chisos. Roads to Santa Elena and to Rio Grande Village are both closed. As things can change on a moment’s notice, checking the website is advised before you come into the park. 

 

Terlingua Bottoms

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! 

 

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Come check out our new smoothies and our Canyon Freeze blended coffee!  Also serving kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Bring your mug and save a buck!  Open at 7:00am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

 

 MOON xTrA aXtra

CoVid TESTING and Census Status

Monday in Marfa and Tuesday in Alpine

As of August 9:  Our National response rate is: 63.3%;  Texas is:  58.3%; and South County is:  23.8%.

 

The 2020 Census self-response deadline is September 30 and it's never been more important to respond. Census takers are currently out in communities to ensure a complete and accurate count. A miscount of the community risks leaving out people of color, immigrants, and other historically undercounted groups. Census data determines a state’s congressional seats and federal funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and other essential resources. 

 

Respond today! You can go online at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English and 844-468-2020 for Spanish.

Terlingua MOON

August 11, 2020

Vol.  31   No. 32

 by Million sMiles

When you experience sunrise in the depths of the desert, I think it's impossible not to feel a glimmer of hope, a hint of optimism, a dash of energy to carry you into the day. Silently magnificent, dawn in the desert offers the promise of something new, and in doing so, heals battered spirits.  ~Lindy Severns

Heard on the Porch

The wild burros have found their way into town. I saw them at the EMS Station at 2 pm today. Be careful driving at night.

There has been some clean-up going on up at Cowhead Ranch ( a lot of clean-up) and we are making headway.  Every step forward is progress.  

Then this weekend as we begin our Saturday task, what to our wandering eye appears?! 

The goodness and love of others!  Standing proudly at the gate, placed by angels during the week.  Feeling all the glory of the Big Bend, new Cowhead Ranch signage.   Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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)

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Come check out our new smoothies and our Canyon Freeze blended coffee!  Also serving kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Bring your mug and save a buck!  Open at 7:00am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

Earth and Fire Gallery

 in the Ghostown of Terlingua

Stop by.  We always have something new!

Desert Sports in Terlingua is now open. They require masks indoors and do social distancing. They clean things regularly in the store and limit size of groups inside. I want everyone to know how professional they are so they can support their business. Please share my post if you are so inclined.

We recently rented bikes from them, and Chris and Mike kept us and themselves safe while we did that. The mountain biking was fun! We could enjoy ourselves immensely in the great outdoors with no risk from the virus. 

Plus Mike is now fixing Butch’s 35-year-old mountain bike! Mike gave me a quick lesson on shifting gears so that I really understood it. He showed how a pickup tailgate and a blanket double as a bike rack by covering the upright tailgate w the blanket and draping the front tire over it and then tying it down. Wow!

Chris has consistently supported children in the arts locally with her talent, love and enthusiasm for many years. I love her beautiful photography and art. I love her beautiful soul.

Chris and Mike recently participated in a skillful and courageous rescue of a tourist stranded on a high cliff and then rafted him to safety in the dark! I won’t go into detail, but they need to write a book about that!

Thank you, Chris and Mike! You are gems!

Thank you for all that and for flattening the curve.   ~ Adrienne Evans

The Painted  Feather Gallery  Now open  

Thursdays  & Fridays 2pm till 6pm.

Saturdays & Sundays 10am till 6pm. 

Closed for lunch 12 -1.

We are proud to host some great local artists.

Lyn Kirksey, Photos and Colored Pencil florals. 

Kerri Scarbrough, Acrylic Pours. 

Molly Dumus, Water Colors & Sardine Can Dioramas.

Craig Smith, Wire Creations.

Dani Bottenfield , Acrylic and Pastel Works.

Please come by to visit and find that perfect gift for your friends &  family or even your own home. 

You can follow us on Face Book at Painted Feather Gallery

Please remember your mask.

Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine

Open 10 - 4

Tuesday through Friday

Big Bend National Park Reopens Day Use Aug. 7th 

The park will determine further reopening and closures according to the local and regional status of the pandemic, following the advice of the federal, state and local public health officials.

Please note: Reservations are not needed to enter the park, but normal entrance fees will be collected at all park entrance stations. America the Beautiful Annual Passes, Senior Passes, and Access Passes will be honored. Entrance stations are open.

Group sizes are limited to either five people or a single household. A state mandatory mask order remains in effect in Brewster County, Texas, where the park is located.

For this first phase of reopening, access is restricted to certain parts of the park.

Some paved roads are OPEN, including:

From Persimmon Gap entrance to Panther Junction

From Maverick entrance to Panther Junction

Fossil Discovery Exhibit

Road to Chisos Basin

Most trails that begin from the open paved roads are OPEN for hiking, including:

Dog Canyon

Lost Mine

Window

Window View

Basin Loop

Laguna Meadow

Pinnacles

South Rim

Emory Peak

Amenities available include:

Toilets along the open roads

The Panther Junction Store & Gas Station

Parts of the park remain CLOSED until further notice, including:

Paved road from Panther Junction to Rio Grande Village

Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

All unpaved roads

All river use

All campgrounds and backcountry campsites

Off-trail (cross-country) travel or camping

Backcountry trails not accessible from open paved roads

The Chisos Basin Campground road and overflow trail parking

All visitor centers

Chisos Basin Lodge & Restaurant

Park stores and gas stations, except the gas station at Panther Junction

Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is closed to all river use. Texas has suspended commercial river operations statewide.

Blue Water Natural Foods Company

HELP WANTED - Blue Water Natural Foods Co.

Position: Customer Service Rep. 

Pay: $10/hr to 12.50/hr.

--UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT--

Come work in a fun and fast paced environment with a great hard working team of wonderful people and lots of great customers that are a blast to serve.

-Family owned + no corporate treatment.

-We work with your schedule.

-We give you the hours you need.

-6,7, or 8 hour shifts.   Paid weekly.

BENEFITS (more details on application)

-One 40hrs paid sick and 40hrs vacation after six months.      -Big store discount.

YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR MASK AND GLOVES.

Apply online at our website.

We are located one mile south of Alpine, TX. 432-386-0855

Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday

You can watch online at brewstercotx.com beginning at 9:30 AM  Click link for agenda

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-August-12-2020.pdf

Burn Ban in effect

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Order-Prohibiting-Outdoor-Burning-July-22-2020.pdf

Flack Electrical Services

Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791

Licensed, bonded and insured

940.255.2723

 

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 and Residential.

Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.

713.907.5259

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This week’s Lucky Raffle Winner was Ticket # 927307. Come pick up you Bottle of CALYPSO 151 RUM! Perfect for Summer Parties!

And for all THE HOT AUGUST NIGHTS ahead - we have WHITE CLAW in STOCK!!! All of your favorite flavors plus the newest variety pack with LEMON, WATERMELON, TANGERINE AND MANGO! We also have those super tasty BOOZE BALLZ and of course, everyone’s favorite ... TWISTED TEAS - 12 packs and Tall Boys in LOTS OF FUN SUMMERTIME FLAVORS!!!    And as always .......please ......Drink and Drive Responsibly!

Espresso ... y poco mas!

Find us open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m. seven days a week. Our environment is being kept safe for everyone so come on in!

We've got incredible smoothies and iced coffee and great salads for this hot weather.   We've got Ruebens, eggs any way you like them, amazing guacamole and so much more.

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.

Mail voting in Brewster County

In case you haven't noticed, there is an election coming up on November 3, 2020.  If you are 65 years old or older, have a disability, or will be out of town on election day, you are eligible for absentee/mail-in voting.  

You can request a mail ballot by contacting our Brewster County Elections Administrator, Lora Nussbaum, 432-837-6230, or by filling out the attached application form and mailing it to her.  After Lora receives your application, she will send your ballot that you can complete in the comfort of your home and return to her.

Because of a law passed by the Texas Legislature in its last session, there is no straight party voting and the ballot will be long.  Also, the legislature made access to early voting in remote areas (think Study Butte, BBNP, Marathon) almost impossible for rural counties like Brewster to implement.  Early voting will be available in Alpine for all precincts October 13 - October 30.

Let's face it, Covid-19 will most likely still be around in November.  If you are eligible and take advantage of mail-in voting, you can eliminate standing in long lines at the polls thereby reducing your risk of getting the virus.  During the recent primary run-off election, 100% of the mail ballots in Brewster County that were received before the deadline were signature cleared and counted.

If you have any questions concerning mail-in voting, please contact Lora.  And, PLEASE, everyone VOTE!

As of August 9:  Our National response rate is: 63.3%;  Texas is:  58.3%; and South County is:  23.8%.

The 2020 Census self-response deadline is September 30 and it's never been more important to respond. Census takers are currently out in communities to ensure a complete and accurate count. A miscount of the community risks leaving out people of color, immigrants, and other historically undercounted groups. Census data determines a state’s congressional seats and federal funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and other essential resources. 

 Respond today! You can go online at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English and 844-468-2020 for Spanish.

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