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Monday, February 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1902, civil rights activist Juanita Shanks Craft was born in Round Rock. In 1944, she became the first black woman to vote in Dallas County.

An illustrated adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's Chanticleer and the Fox was returned to the San Antonio Public Library after being checked out nearly 43 years ago.

Today's sponsor is Frontieras, a company aiming to help power America's energy comeback by transforming coal into high-value fuels in Appalachia—and offering investors a limited window to get in at $7.38 per share.

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3,000 Wind Turbine Parts Litter Sweetwater

A lawsuit filed on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality accuses Washington-based Global Fiberglass Solutions of dumping more than 3,000 wind turbine components at two sites in Sweetwater.

The facilities contained 487,000 cubic yards of solid waste as of last March, according to the lawsuit. The company was not permitted to store components, and it has failed to recycle at least 75% of its accumulated material each year.

Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking an injunction requiring the removal of waste within 180 days and civil penalties between $50 and $25,000 per day for each alleged violation, some of which date back to 2017.

"Just because the radical left calls something a 'green industry' does not give any company a free pass to harm the Texas countryside, break our laws, and leave Texans to deal with the negative impacts," Paxton said in a statement.

Lithium Extraction Plant Opens in Midland

Gov. Greg Abbott joined a host of state and federal officials Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Worth-based Element3's new lithium extraction plant in Midland. The lithium carbonate production facility is the first in the U.S. to extract the valuable resource from oilfield wastewater.

The Permian Basin's oil and gas industry produces about a billion gallons of wastewater every day, which is "full of critical materials" and represents "one of our nation's largest untapped natural resources," according to Element3 founder and CEO Hood Whitson.

The facility will initially produce 3,000 tons of lithium carbonate a year, but the company plans to increase output to 10,000 tons within the next two years. Currently, the U.S. produces nearly 6,500 tons of lithium carbonate a year.

Maj. Gen. John Olson, the former chief technology officer for the U.S. Space Force, hailed the development for its economic and national security implications, calling it "a crowning example of the future." Abbott praised the achievement as "the epitome of quintessential Texas ingenuity."

Nearly 10 Million Visit State Parks

Texas state parks welcomed more than 9.2 million visitors in 2025, a 0.5% increase from the previous year. As usual, the Prairies and Lakes region recorded the most visitors, with more than 3 million across its 21 parks. The Big Bend Country's 11 parks saw the fewest visitors at just under half a million.

Described by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a "natural playground," Ray Roberts Lake State Park welcomed more than 860,000 visitors in 2025—a 25% increase from the previous year—making it the most popular state park in Texas.

Garner State Park, known for its "fun traditions and beautiful scenery," was No. 2 with more than 450,000 visitors. Cedar Hill State Park, just 20 miles from downtown Dallas, was No. 3, with more than 375,000.

Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, home to a colony of about 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats, was last year's least-visited state park, with just 1,357 people via guided tour.

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3 Days Left: Invest in America's Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback at $7.38/share

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 Trillion in energy potential. They have the power to reform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that's not even the best part. They're doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia has earned praise from the state's Governor Morrisey for its potential to transform the region back into an energy powerhouse.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this last chance to invest at $7.38/share:

"FASF" ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850M flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

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

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you have just 3 days left to invest at the current price. Lock in the $7.38 share price before the window closes on February 12, 2026.

➤ Round Rock: The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC's The View after state Rep. James Talarico appeared for nine minutes on the daytime show last Monday. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, his opponent for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, was given 17 minutes of airtime last month. (More)

➤ Terrell: William Armstrong, the scuba instructor who led the certification class during which 12-year-old Dylan Harrison died last August, was arrested Friday on a charge of injury to a child. He was released after posting a $150,000 bond. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: The city council rejected a request to create a municipal utility district for the proposed 3,000-home Guajolote Ranch subdivision. Local residents sued the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality last month after a wastewater discharge permit for the development was approved. (More)

➤ Austin ISD: As students across the state continue to participate in anti-ICE walkouts, district administrators clarified that campus staff would monitor students who stay within 300 feet of the school, while local law enforcement would monitor those who venture beyond that mark. (See Details)

➤ Kerrville ISD: Zayne Boggs, a 17-year-old student at Hill Country High School, was run over by a school bus after falling on his skateboard and into traffic last week. He underwent five surgeries after being airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio. (More)

➤ San Antonio: A viral video shows ICE agents entering a home last Thursday in search of 34-year-old Mejia Ortega, an illegal immigrant with three prior arrests for domestic assault. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) characterized the incident as a "home invasion" and called the video a "scene out of Russia." (More)

➤ El Paso: The Department of Homeland Security purchased a three-building warehouse complex for $123 million last month. The property is expected to become an 8,500-bed ICE detention center. (More)

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➤ Plano's Amber Glenn posted a score of 138.62 in the women's free skate during Sunday's team event in Milan, leaving her third overall in the standings. Japan's Kaori Sakamoto led the field at the time, but the U.S. team won the gold. (More)

➤ Spurs guard Stephon Castle had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in San Antonio's 138–125 win over Dallas on Saturday. The Spurs have won nine of their last 12 games. (More)

➤ Forward Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112–106 on Saturday. Alperen Sengun added a triple-double in the win. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Sengun was added to Team World on Sunday to replace injured Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. (More)

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➤ Corpus Christi's Hurricane Alley Waterpark is closing down after 15 seasons in business. The company said it would refund customers who purchased 2026 season passes. (More)

➤ Starwood Property Trust assumed ownership of The National, a 52-story skyscraper in Downtown Dallas, after local developer Shawn Todd defaulted on his loan for the building. Meanwhile, Dallas-based StreetLights Residential is partnering with a Japanese developer to build a 20-story luxury apartment tower near NorthPark Center mall in Dallas. (More)

➤ The owner of McAllen-based chain Delia's Tamales reached a settlement with more than two dozen former employees over allegations that they were exploited by the company. (See Details)

➤ Texas is projected to add more than 52,000 culinary jobs by 2032, according to an analysis by the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. The anticipated growth rate of nearly 25% is the highest in the nation. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today's dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But "oil money" is old news, and what's next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in "clean" coal.

Now is the "Rockefeller" moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until tonight at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $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.

➤ South Texas meteorologist Tim Smith was named the National Weatherperson of the Year. "Tim's energy is boundless. He brings a level of excellence to everything he does," KRGV-TV Channel 5 General Manager John Kittleman said in a statement. (More)

➤ TORO, the mascot for the Houston Texans, officiated a couple's wedding on Saturday. The mascot promised to "do whatever the top comment says" in a Jan. 11 social media post ahead of the Texans' playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Watch Video)

➤ U.S. Army Captain Tony Smith used TikTok to reunite with the soldiers who saved his life in June 2024, when he suffered a medical emergency and was hospitalized for four days. "They're just doing their job, but they went above and beyond in what they did," he said. (More)

➤ Caiman Cody, a teenager from the Hood County town of Tolar, sold his grand champion steer White Castle for a record $550,000 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo on Saturday. (More)

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