The CASI U.S. National Open Chili Championship in Terlingua has lots of cooks wanting to WIN and everyone enjoying 80+ degree weather in January!

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100 Chili Cooks from as far away as Florida head to the High Sierra Bar & Grill for a chance to win this excellent trophy, Wendell Rankin Hand Painted Stove, and chair for 1st Place Chili!

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Great looking stove!

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Rhonda,Boomer, & Suzanne are ready for Showtime!

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Think it's HOT?

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A big silent auction raises lots of money for local charities.

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It's time to turn in chili!

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Cooks salute those who serve!

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Tom Dozier of Irving Wins 1st Place Chili and Suzanne Sweet of Terlingua takes 1st Place Showmanship! Congratulations to all the winners and Special Thanks to Deanna and Herman for their outstanding hospitality!

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