The Valentine Post Office has selected the 2025 customized pictorial postmark, continuing a nearly 35-year tradition of featuring artwork from a Valentine Independent School District student.
This year’s winning design comes from 7th grader Ellie Terrazo, a third-generation Valentine resident, whose artwork showcases a campfire scene, inspired by cherished family memories. The special postmark, stamped by Postmaster Ismelda Ornelas, will adorn thousands of greeting cards sent worldwide from Valentine, Texas.
Those wishing to receive the special postmark can send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Valentine Post Office, where Ornelas hand-cancels between 10,000 and 12,000 Valentine’s Day letters annually.
David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.
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