FRIDAY the 13th- is a day of bad luck in Western culture, but its origins are unclear and vary across countries and religions. Learn about the myths, events, and social influence. The Fear of Friday 13th Triskaidekaphobia.
SATURDAY Valentine’s Day always falls on February 14, but the day of the week varies by year.
Valentine’s Day has been a religious feast day and a secular day of romance.
St. Valentine is the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers, among other things, but the real-life history of the man is unknown.
- According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent an average of about $186 on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2024, totaling about $26 billion nationwide.
- More than 250 million roses are produced for Valentine’s Day, according to the Society of American Florists with red roses making up nearly two-thirds of that number.
- The heart shape as a symbol of love first started showing up in art of the Middle ages
PRESIDENTS DAY MONDAY February 16th Federal holiday, majority of schools will be closed in observance of the commemoration. Additionally, most financial institutions and government agencies, including courts, government buildings, and the USPS, are also closed on Presidents Day, which means there won’t be mail delivery on Monday or trading at U.S Stock Markets.
(BURLESON) BURN BAN Burleson County has been places under Monday 12:00pm 2/9/2026
(MILAM) BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT 2/5/2025 effective 5:00 p.m. (1700) Thursday afternoon, Milam County is officially under a countywide burn ban until further notice.
Also- Robertson, Leon, Limestone, Hill, Burnett and Coryell Counties
They appointed Frank Summers as interim Milam County Tax Accessor-collector to serve until November 3, 2026 General election.
(MILAM) Milam County Sheriffs one booked into the jail inmate count 110 in jail, 2 Bell County
— Brad Charles White, 49 of Temple, possesion
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(CAMERON) Cameron VFD around 12:45 yesterday responded to 18 wheeler Rollover on 485 east past 979 intersection. Truck was off roadway, Milam County Sheriffs office responded to the 1 vehicle accident with no injuries.
(CAMERON) Upcoming election: City of Cameron Candidate Filing yesterday
Candidate: Tommy Harris
Office Sought: Council Member Ward 2 (Incumbent)
Date Filed: February 12, 2026
Occupation: Self-Employed
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(MILAM) 2026 Milam County Moot Court Competition this week at the Courthouse . Congratulation Wednesday Marbel Reducindo & Kadisha Arellano who are advancing to the second and final day of competition.
- Champions: Samantha McCary & Lydia Frei — $1,500 Scholarship
- 2nd Place: Asael Campos & Kira Cooper — $750 Scholarship
- 3rd Place: Jaxon Clore & Peyton Steinbecker — $500 Scholarship each