Valentine's day Archives

Arts & Culture

Sean and Brandi Phillips were married at the strike of midnight on Valentines day along with 59 other couples.

Midnight Marriages at Bexar County Courthouse Mark 30-Year Anniversary

By Jackie Wang | February 14, 2019

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, 124 people stood on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse and said “I do,” marking a 30-year tradition.

Arts & Culture

The Briscoe Western Art Museum's Pony Express will deliver personalized Valentine's Day letters to soldiers in recovery at Brooke Army Medical Center.

This Year, the Briscoe’s Pony Express Will Make a Stop at Brooke Army Medical Center

By James Courtney | February 13, 2019

For Valentine’s Day, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is delivering hand-written “love letters” to military personnel at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Commentary

Valentine’s Day for Romantics, ‘Hell Week’ for Restaurant Employees

By Carly McClellan | February 11, 2018

If you envision a candle-lit dinner with soft music and an attentive server catering to you and your love’s every need on Valentine’s Day, think again.

Business & Tech

Ashley Mauricio-Flores is Owner and Creative Director of The Vintage Bouquet Bar.

From Farm to Market, Local Floral Shop Now Open at Pearl

By Shari Biediger | February 4, 2018

Seduced by the delicate blooms and romantic decor of the newest shop at the Pearl, visitors could easily miss that this business is a true labor of love.

Philanthropy & Giving

(From left) Louise Locker, Elf Louise Christmas Project founder, and LeAnn Crim, Elf Louise Christmas Project Treasurer of the Board, say a prayer before beginning the WOAI 1200 Elf Louise Radiothon.

The Christmas Magic of Elf Louise

By Ken Rodriguez | December 3, 2017

Since 1969, Elf Louise has delivered gifts to more than 1 million children. She recently completed her annual radiothon, which raised more than $200,000.

Arts & Culture

History Shows Us Why We Love Chocolate on Valentine’s Day

By Pilar Zazueta, Texas Perspectives | February 14, 2017

The association between chocolate, romance, and sex did not originate in Europe, but rather in the ancient cultures of the North American continent.

Arts & Culture

Jose Magri Flores and Patrick Miller take a photo after their Valentine's Day marriage. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Bexar County Clerk Performs Mass Valentine’s Day Marriages

By Kathryn Boyd-Batstone | February 14, 2016

More than 200 families and friends gathered in front of the Bexar County Courthouse, just one minute after midnight on Sunday for the traditional free Valentine’s Day wedding ceremonies.