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Texas ISDs announce policies for statewide cellphone ban in schools

Aug 4, 2025

Friendswood ISD to undergo phone policy change with lockable pouches

May 22, 2025

'Get off your phones': HHS advisory calls on kids to cut screen time

The advisory was released amid a growing debate over cellphone usage and its impact on youth.

May 22

No cellphones during school in Texas bill could be passed with HB-1481

Mar 20, 2025

Education commissioner's phone ban in schools met with pushback

Sep 19, 2024

Distracted driving problem in Houston at center of new documentary

Mar 31, 2022

Close call! Boy using phone falls down storage hole, saved by boxes

Feb 18, 2022

Twitter launches Fleets, temporary posts that disappear

Nov 17, 2020

Cellphone injuries on the rise, especially among youth, data shows

Dec 28, 2019

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Houston and Friendswood school districts announce policies for statewide classroom cellphone ban

Aug 4, 2025

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Education commissioner's phone ban in schools met with pushback

Sep 19, 2024

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Distracted driving problem in Houston at center of new documentary

Mar 31, 2022

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Texas House committee passes bill banning texting & driving

Apr 17, 2017

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Tips to protect yourself from deadly distractions

Mar 25, 2016

Latest Stories

Schools say cellphone bans caused by parents' texting

PARENTS, STOP TEXTING: Some schools have banned cellphones because parents were checking up on their kids several times throughout the day.

Sep 4, 2019

Digital Detox Vacation: How it benefits you and your kids

More people are searching for trips that help them get away from it all and disconnect as a digital detox.

Aug 6, 2019

Put down that phone! Experts say reducing your smartphone usage is healthy

With people spending hours on their phones every day, experts say reducing screen time can help improve your health.

Mar 3, 2019

DIGITAL DETOX: Resorts offer perks for handing over phones

Can you take a vacation from your cellphone? A growing number of hotels will help you find out.

Dec 22, 2018

Vitaminwater offering $100K to ditch your smartphone for 1 year

Think you can live without your smartphone for a year? If you can kick the screen time, you could win a big cash payout.

Dec 13, 2018