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Friday, January 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1951, Air Force veteran and airline pilot Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III was born in Denison. He is best known for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, following a bird strike that disabled both engines shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.

Gov. Abbott and state officials held a press conference yesterday, urging Texans to prepare for the winter storm and assuring them that "we're going to make it through this process."

Find out why Barron Trump made an emergency call to London police, and how it's now being used in a criminal trial overseas. The newly released transcript reveals key details, and host Ayla Brown breaks it all down on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here.

Today’s sponsor is Frontieras, an energy innovator using patented technology to turn coal into fuels and fertilizer without burning it, now offering shares at $7.38 ahead of a potential 2026 Nasdaq listing.

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134 Counties Under Disaster Declaration

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 134 Texas counties ahead of the impending winter storm, which is expected to move into the Panhandle and North Texas this evening. During a Thursday press conference, he urged Texans to prepare beforehand and stay off icy roads.

"The ERCOT grid has never been stronger," Abbott said, noting that more than 40,000 megawatts of capacity have been added since it nearly failed during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Officials also touted "historic investments" in weatherization and shared that over 30 power plants now have on-site fuel storage.

Utility providers have crews on standby to address localized power outages from downed lines, and TxDOT has deployed 5,000 personnel to pre-treat roads with a brine solution. Over 280 warming centers will be available across the state.

Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd urged residents to remember the Four Ps: Protect people, pets, pipes, and plants. "We're going to make it through this process," Abbott said. "The goal is to make it through with no life lost."

Tighter ID Proposal Criticized at DMV Hearing

Around 35 people criticized a proposal by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to tighten identification requirements for vehicle registrations and renewals during a Wednesday public hearing at the agency's headquarters in Austin.

In November, the agency notified counties and auto dealers that proof of legal status—like an unexpired REAL ID-compliant driver's license or U.S. passport—is required to register or renew a vehicle.

The policy was implemented after State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) called on the DMV to "stop illegal aliens from registering vehicles in Texas."

Several auto dealers complained that their sales have fallen since the guidance was issued, while county officials warned the board of a potential rise in straw registrations if the rule is approved.

Celia Israel, the Democratic tax assessor-collector for Travis County, said she won't comply with the rule "until it's properly authorized." The board is scheduled to vote on the proposal on Feb. 12. Harrison has indicated he will file legislation in the next session to codify the rule into statute.

Texas-Connected Films Get 40 Oscar Noms

A half-dozen films with ties to Texas are in the running for 40 Oscars. The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15, were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yesterday.

Leading the way with 13 nominations is Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, a black comedy-action film partially shot in El Paso. It earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Best Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor), and Best Supporting Actor (Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro).

Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton as a railroad worker at the turn of the 20th century, was co-written by Texas filmmaker Greg Kwedarm and earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Austin native Ethan Hawke earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in Houston-born director Richard Linklater's Blue Moon, a film about lyricist Lorenz Hart.

Bugonia, a black comedy starring Texas native and Friday Night Lights actor Jesse Plemons, earned nominations for Best Picture and Best Actress (Emma Stone). Hamnet, a William Shakespeare biopic produced by former Austin Film Society board member Nicolas Gonda, received nominations for Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Actress (Jesse Buckley).

Finally, Marty Supreme, a film about a professional ping-pong player portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, earned nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Former Rockets star Tracy McGrady portrays a Harlem Globetrotter, and co-star Odessa A'zion is the daughter of Pamela Adlon, who voices Bobby Hill in the Texas-based animated series King of the Hill.

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American Energy Is Making a Trillion-Dollar Comeback

In the 1800s, John D. Rockefeller started refining oil into the world's most valuable fuel. Now, another innovator is creating its own "Rockefeller Moment" with one of the world's most abundant energy resources: coal.

This is more important than ever right now, because a perfect storm of operational breakthroughs and policy shifts has the potential to directly impact this company's valuation.

That means investors don't have much longer to lock in the current $7.38 share price.

What's creating this "Rockefeller Moment" for coal?

Using their patented FASForm technology, Frontieras can transform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen, diesel, jet fuel, and fertilizer, without burning it.

They're targeting a combined $2.1 trillion in markets where demand for these commodities is virtually unlimited.

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

That's why the "smart money" is already moving. Frontieras has secured a $150M investment commitment from GEM and raised over $10 million from private investors.

But here's why 2026 is shaping up to be such a historic year for this company:

Nasdaq ticker reserved: Frontieras has officially reserved the "FASF" ticker on the NASDAQ, a major step toward a public listing.
The "Big Beautiful Bill": Under a White House that favors domestic energy, Frontieras is positioned for rapid scale.
Real-World Infrastructure: Frontieras just completed the land purchase for their $850M flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia.

Invest at $7.38/share before the window closes on Feb. 12, 2026.

➤ Waco: A federal judge declined to dismiss a legal challenge to a new state law that bans the production and sale of lab-grown meat. The California-based companies that sued to block the law claim it violates the Commerce Clause. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments yesterday in a case regarding a 2023 state law that criminalizes illegal entry and empowers state authorities to deport illegal immigrants to Mexico. The law is currently blocked. (See Details)

➤ Austin: Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation to examine financial incentives tied to the administration of childhood vaccines. "I will ensure that Big Pharma and Big Insurance don't bribe medical providers," he said. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called a special session of the city council yesterday to discuss the extent of the city's collaboration with ICE. Nearly 180 people registered to speak during the meeting. (More)

➤ Declining enrollment prompted the closure of two San Angelo ISD elementary schools and four La Joya ISD campuses—three elementary schools and a middle school. La Joya ISD has lost more than 8,000 students—27% of its enrollment—within the past decade. (More)

➤ Dallas County: Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday exonerating Tommy Lee Walker, who was executed in 1954 for the rape and murder of Venice Parker the previous year. Walker's son and Parker's son embraced after the resolution was passed. (More)

➤ Marlin ISD: A jury awarded a group of families more than $7.5 million for the retaliation they experienced from district officials after they objected to the cancellation of the 2023 graduation ceremony for Marlin High School. (See Details)

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➤ Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a finalist for NFL Comeback Player of the Year, while Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. made the shortlist for Defensive Player of the Year. (See List)

➤ The Houston Texans are expected to bring back offensive coordinator Nick Caley for the 2026 season. The Texans scored the 13th-most points per game in the NFL this year under Caley. (More)

➤ Former San Antonio Spur Charles Bediako will return to play college basketball for Alabama after getting a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. Bediako signed with the Spurs but never appeared in a game. (More)

➤ The Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 1 in D1Softball's preseason poll, while Texas Tech is ranked No. 2. Texas A&M is No. 11. (See Rankings)

➤ Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said he has "no clarity" on whether running back Joe Mixon will be back with the team next year. (More)

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➤ Buc-ee's debunked claims that its new store in Fort Pierce, Florida, would be bigger than its 75,000-square-foot store in Luling, citing "different parameters for reporting building sizes in official planning documents" in the Sunshine State. (More)

➤ During this week's ninth annual State of Oil & Gas luncheon in Midland, American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers predicted, "We're going to require 50% more energy just in the next decade alone if we're going to provide for the energy needs both at home and abroad." (More)

➤ Jason and Kisha Itkin of Houston purchased TR9 Ranches in Weatherford from Western entertainment company Teton Ridge LLC earlier this month. In a statement, Kisha Itkin said the 860-acre property "will be a key component of our plan to help grow Western performance sports." (See Photos)

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Unlocking $2.1T in Energy Potential

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras. Just like John D. Rockefeller did with oil, Frontieras is creating its own "Rockefeller Moment" by transforming coal into potentially $2.1T worth of high-value commodities using patented technology.

Under a White House that favors domestic energy, with a Nasdaq ticker reserved (FASF), Frontieras' momentum positions the company for potential valuation impact.

You have until February 12 to invest at the current $7.38/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras's Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/ Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ Austin World War II veteran Bernard Snyder celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. He said his secret to a long life is "being curious." (Watch Video)

➤ U.S. Border Patrol has installed a first-of-its-kind vehicle barrier system at a checkpoint along I-10 in Sierra Blanca to prevent high-speed chases when drivers attempt to flee. The $1.7 million semi-autonomous GRAB 350 can disable a semi-truck traveling faster than 50 miles per hour. (Watch Video)

➤ Nearly four dozen Texas restaurants and chefs are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists. The nominees will be announced in March, and the winners will be selected in June. (See List)

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