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It’s Valentine’s Day Watch the stars, have a laugh: Most wanted dates in the U.S.
by Felix Richter, Feb 14, 2025, statista.com
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to plan a nice date with your loved one. And while dinner and a movie are always solid choices, why not try something new and make this one a night to remember. In a recent survey, YouGov asked U.S. adults about the kinds of dates they’ve never been on but would love to try.
At the top of the date-night wish list is stargazing – because what’s more romantic than cuddling under a blanket and looking up at the night sky? Another popular date idea is going to a comedy show, where laughter is basically guaranteed (as long as you don’t become part of the show!). Another popular pick? Taking an art class together, whether it’s pottery, painting or something else creative, is also something many Americans would love to try on a date night.
Of course, some classic dates never go out of style. Most Americans have been to a restaurant or seen a movie with a date, but they’d happily do it again. A cozy home-cooked meal is another favorite, as long as the food is made with love. However, not all date ideas are a hit. According to the survey, most people would rather skip haunted houses, fishing trips and – somewhat surprisingly – nights out at a bar or club. So if you’re planning something special this Valentine’s Day, consider adding a little adventure, but not too much, to the mix. It just might make for your most memorable date yet!
A RED FLAG WARNING for Montague County, TX will be in effect today from 11 am until 6 pm. Please be careful.
Today is the first day of spring. In 2025, the March equinox happens on March 20 at 5:01 A.M. EDT. This falls on a Thursday and is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox across the globe) occurs when the Sun crossesthe celestial equator going south to north. It’s called the celestial equator because it’s an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator. Imagine standing on the equator; the Sun would pass directly overhead on its way north.
On the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly equal amounts of sunlight; neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the Sun than the other.
Although in most locations (the North Pole and the equator being exceptions), the amount of daylight had been increasing each day after the winter solstice—and after the spring equinox, many places will experience more daylight than darkness in each 24-hour day. The amount of daylight each day will continue to increase until the summer solstice (in June) when the longest period of daylight occurs.
Information from the Farmer’s Almanac
Economic and community development representatives from across the nation participated in the Texas Community Development Institute March 5-6. Among those completing the Advanced course was Cindy Roller, Bowie Community Development executive director.
Roller was in the 2025 class among 26 in the Advanced class with over 100 attendees overall attending. She has officially completed years 1-3 in the CDI curriculum.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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