Y’all Street Grows With NYSE Texas

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced Wednesday that its Chicago branch would relocate to Dallas and become NYSE Texas, making it the newest addition to “Y’all Street.” This move follows recent investments by Nasdaq in nearby Irving and the formation of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), which is on track for an early 2026 launch.

The NYSE did not specify a timeline for the move, which will depend on regulatory filings. NYSE president Lynn Martin hailed Texas as “a market leader in fostering a pro-business atmosphere,” noting it leads the nation with the most NYSE listings, representing over $3.7 trillion in market value.

In September, Nasdaq announced it had opened a new regional management division in Irving. Last month, TXSE filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for approval to open. TXSE has raised $161 million so far from major investment firms like BlackRock, Citadel Securities, and Charles Schwab.

Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated NYSE’s announcement, saying, “Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America.”

Austin Pet Microchip Company Shuts Down

Save This Life, an Austin-based pet microchip company, has reportedly discontinued operations for failing to pay its state franchise tax obligation, potentially affecting millions of pets.

Although the company’s website remained accessible as of Wednesday, microchips registered with the company are not searchable and have been removed from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) database.

According to USA Today, calls to Save This Life’s number were met with an out-of-service message, and emails to the company received an automatic reply saying a new support ticket would be created.

Pet owners whose animals were registered with the company must now re-register their microchips with another provider. AAHA advises checking microchip numbers and using their registry lookup tool to determine if a pet’s chip is still active.

Nine Texas Eateries Make Yelp’s Top 100

Yelp released its 2025 list of the top 100 restaurants in the country, and nine Texas eateries made the cut.

Tatsumi Sushi in Austin is the highest-ranked restaurant in the Lone Star State, at No. 25. Two other sushi spots also made the list: EBESU Robata & Sushi in Plano (No. 32) and Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro in Cedar Park (No. 97).

Dallas-Fort Worth boasted the most highly-rated restaurants of any metro in the state, with five included in the top 100. Two restaurants in the Austin area made the list, while one in San Antonio and another in Houston were included.

Yelp curated the list based on ratings, the number of reviews, and input from local experts. Around 80% of the featured restaurants offer meals for less than $30 a person.

See the full list here.

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➤ Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) promised to pass a “universal school choice program” in response to a social media post from President Donald Trump urging the chamber to “deliver a gigantic Victory for Texas students and parents.” (See Details)

➤ Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference yesterday urging the House to act on a series of bail reform proposals after they pass the Senate, which he said could happen as early as this week. (More)

➤ El Paso: Over 100 firefighters and 48 units responded to a fire caused by a vehicle explosion at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center on Tuesday. The explosion injured seven people, four of whom were hospitalized. (See Photos)

➤ Midland: A 37-year-old caregiver was arrested Monday on charges of defrauding an elderly woman with dementia of more than $337,000 by forging over 100 checks. Criselda Chavera is detained with a $250,000 bond. (More)

➤ Lake Travis ISD: Superintendent Paul Norton resigned his post amid allegations of unspecified misconduct. Norton is receiving a severance package of more than $200,000. (More)

➤ Natalia ISD: Meanwhile, former high school principal Marshall Lee Myers was terminated after threatening to kill several colleagues. (See Details)

➤ Galveston County: Uriah Urick, 18, and Tara King, 17, have been charged with capital murder in the death of King’s grandmother last week. The couple were arrested in Laredo on Sunday after being on the run for several days. (More)

➤ DFW: Arizona-based Pickleball Kingdom announced plans to open additional indoor courts throughout the Metroplex. With 350 locations in the United States, the company is the world’s largest pickleball franchise. (More)

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➤ A group of Austin investors submitted a bid for a WNBA expansion team. The league has reportedly received bids from investors in more than 10 cities, including Houston. (More)

➤ Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will take Anthony Davis’s spot in the 2025 All-Star Game, as Davis will be out due to injury. (More)

➤ Pitchers and catchers for the Texas Rangers reported to spring training yesterday, while those for the Houston Astros show up today. (More)

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➤ Apartment rental rates in Austin and San Antonio are plummeting amid a wave of new units hitting the market. At least 70% of properties in both cities are offering over a month of free rent. (More)

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➤ Two artificial giraffes in a Midland backyard have become local celebrities. Community members frequently give owners Rusty and Holly Evans hats for “April” and “Gerald” to wear. (Watch Video)

➤ The Gun Barrel City Police Department is inviting community members to “remember those forgotten not-so-sweet exes” by reporting their outstanding warrants and criminal activities. Their “Valentine’s special” includes “a pair of platinum bracelets, complimentary transportation with a chauffeur,” and “a minimum one-night stay in our luxurious 5-star accommodations.” (More)

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