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 | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1856, the Know-Nothing party of Texas held its first open convention in Austin. The short-lived movement was the political manifestation of the anti-foreign, anti-Catholic secret society known as the American Order. Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jordan Shipley was released from the hospital over the weekend after suffering severe injuries on his farm earlier this month. In a social media post, his wife shared that his doctors say his recovery thus far is "nothing short of a miracle." Today's sponsor, Incogni, helps stop identity theft by removing your personal data from 420+ broker sites. Get 55% off with code FLYOVER.
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| | |  |  Paxton Declares DEI Unconstitutional
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a 74-page opinion on Monday declaring that DEI policies in state agencies, public institutions, and local governments across Texas are unconstitutional. It also warns private companies that engaging in these practices could expose them to legal liability under state and federal law. The sweeping opinion "overrules" one issued in 1999 by former Attorney General John Cornyn, which withdrew guidance directing state universities to refrain from using race-based criteria for admissions and financial aid. Paxton claimed the withdrawal "muddied the waters" on the subject for decades, while Cornyn accused his U.S. Senate opponent of "showboating for attention." The opinion identifies over 100 "woke state laws" and devotes particular scrutiny to the state's historically underutilized business contracting program, which he characterized as a pervasive, discriminatory regime. The opinion doesn't carry the weight of law, but it could influence agency executives, school officials, and local governments to abandon DEI initiatives. | ERCOT Says It's Ready for Extreme Cold Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing in much of the state for several days this weekend. On Monday, ERCOT said it "anticipates there will be sufficient generation to meet demand this winter." Last month, the grid operator projected a 1% chance of ordering rolling blackouts in January and February as a last-resort move if demand threatens to exceed supply. Yesterday, ERCOT issued an advisory for below-freezing temperatures, with the possibility of precipitation, from Saturday through noon on Tuesday. The grid operator came under intense scrutiny during a 2021 winter storm that left millions without power for days and killed more than 200 people. Since then, a streamlined process for activating contingency reserves has been implemented, and power generators and transmission operators have upgraded their infrastructure to withstand severe weather. | Dallas Homebuilder Offering Cryptocurrency Dallas-based Megatel Homes is launching a cryptocurrency rewards token called MegPrime after receiving a "no-action" letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission, effectively allowing the private company to move forward with the proposal. The initiative is an extension of Megatel's 2019 program that provided renters with equity equivalent to a year's rent toward home purchases. Customers who use the token for payments to regular merchants can earn rewards such as rebates, discounted gift cards, and points redeemable for housing-related benefits. "We've been always dreaming about coming up with a solution that can solve this housing affordability crisis," CEO Zach Ipour said. "We believe we can perfect this model and take it to the next level, merging real estate activity with the benefit of digital currencies," he added. MegPrime is not being offered as an investment, and token holders won't get voting rights or receive profit distributions. | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️ | |  | | ➤ The Longhorns were the highest-ranked Texas team in this week's AP women's basketball poll at No. 4, followed by TCU (No. 9), Baylor (No. 14), and Texas Tech (No. 19). (See Poll) ➤ FOX Sports' RJ Young's Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for the 2026 college football season included four teams from the Lone Star State: Texas Tech (No. 4), Texas (No. 6), Texas A&M (No. 9), and SMU (No. 21). (See List) ➤ Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 by the NFL for wearing eye black with the message "stop the genocide" during the team's wild card win over the Steelers—a reference to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. He wore the same message before Sunday's loss to the Patriots. (More) ➤ San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was named a starter in the NBA All-Star Game. The franchise's last All-Star starter was Kawhi Leonard in 2017. (More) Yesterday's Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer | Tennis Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Buried Hiroshima secret finally EXPOSED: If you thought history books taught you everything you needed to know about Hiroshima… you need to see this shocking video. The full story is finally coming out… and it's incredible. Watch Now. | |  | | ➤ Medical cannabis provider Texas Original opened a 75,000-square-foot headquarters in Bastrop last month. It's the largest such facility in Texas. (See Photo) ➤ Grapevine-based GameStop is closing 470 stores in 43 states by the end of the month. The company closed 590 stores during the previous fiscal year. (More) ➤ Meanwhile, Houston-based women's clothing brand Francesca's is liquidating its inventory and "closing soon." The company, which has hundreds of locations across the country, reportedly owes vendors approximately $250 million. (More) ➤ Electricity demand for Texas data centers will exceed 40 gigawatts by 2027—the most in the nation—according to California-based Bloom Energy. (See Details) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Unexpected medical bills can add financial stress when you need peace of mind most. HealthLock uncovers billing errors, overcharges, and insurance mistakes that could be costing you hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars. With expert review and ongoing bill protection, HealthLock can reduce invalid medical expenses, so you can take back control of your healthcare with confidence. Enroll with HealthLock today. | |  | | ➤ Bryan and Michelle Hofmann are the morning co-anchors for Corpus Christi's KRIS 6. They got engaged on-air in September 2022 and were married in 2024. (See Photos) ➤ Bradford McMillan, the principal of Waco's Tennyson Middle School, is stepping down for a one-year deployment to Kuwait as a chaplain with the Texas Army National Guard. "Hearing stories of my father as an individual that always looked after soldiers, I felt a call to serve in the military in that capacity," McMillan said. (More) ➤ Texas has the second-highest concentration of risky roads in the country, trailing only Mississippi, according to a report by auto insurance comparison service iSelect. (More) ➤ Paul Box, a 45-year-old financial adviser from Waxahachie, is one of a few hundred people to run seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days. He won last year's event, averaging under 3.5 hours per race. (Watch Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Over 50 and feeling weaker or more forgetful? Johns Hopkins researchers warn of a "silent epidemic" that may raise frailty risk by 230%. The solution isn't medication—it's a forgotten, nutrient-dense superfood tied to Nobel Prize-winning research, said to support cognition, muscle strength, and bone health when eaten daily. Learn more. | |  | | Are you concerned about the power grid ahead of this weekend's winter storm?
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Yesterday's Results: How do you feel about prairie dogs? - No feelings: 28%
- Important part of Texas: 27%
- Cute: 23%
- They're a nuisance: 22%
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