TODAY 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
MONDAY PRESIDENTS DAY 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.
(BELL) BURN BAN Bell County has issued a Burn Ban which begins at 8pm, LAST NIGHT Tuesday, 2/10/26.
(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.
(MILAM) Milam County Sheriffs jail inmate count 110 in jail, 2 Bell County
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(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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