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Aspiring cop credits cell video for acquittal on police assault charge

  • Aug 5

Fort Bend ISD approves adding cellphone towers near several schools

  • Jul 29

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

  • May 22
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Some iPhone owners could get payment after Apple agrees to settle case

  • May 6

Verizon offers customers $20 after service outage

  • Jan 15

Kids may face more heart risks due to screen time: study

  • Aug 12, 2025

Texas ISDs announce policies for statewide cellphone ban in schools

  • Aug 4, 2025

Conroe ISD approves ban on student cellphone use during school day

  • Jun 25, 2025

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ONLY ON 13: Aspiring cop credits cell video for acquittal on police assault charges

  • Aug 5
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Fort Bend ISD approves adding cellphone towers near several schools

  • Jul 29
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Houston and Friendswood school districts announce policies for statewide classroom cellphone ban

  • Aug 4, 2025
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A 5th area code will join the Houston line-up in January

  • Dec 6, 2024
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Houston-bound Southwest flight out of Denver delayed after phone catches fire; 2 people injured

  • Nov 15, 2024
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Warrant states Fort Bend Co. Judge's phone had attempted factory reset

  • Sep 28, 2024
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Education commissioner's phone ban in schools met with pushback

  • Sep 19, 2024
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Katy ISD students can expect a new policy on cell phones on 1st day of school

  • Aug 14, 2024

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Friendswood ISD to undergo cellphone policy change with lockable pouches

Friendswood ISD students will be prohibited from using cellphones with YONDR pouches, which are magnetic lockable phone pouches, at any time on campus.

  • May 22, 2025

Pres. Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs

The Trump administration is exempting smartphones, computers, and other electronics from his reciprocal tariffs, according to officials.

  • Apr 12, 2025

Texas lawmakers seek to ban cellphone use for K-12 students during school hours with House Bill 1481

If passed, it will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year. This proposal mirrors several Republican-and Democratic-led states that already have bans in place.

  • Mar 20, 2025

For the first time in 10 years, a new area code is being added to the Houston line-up

Move over 713, 281, 832, and 346... a new area code is in town. The newest addition, 621, is the first area code to be added in 10 years.

  • Jan 17, 2025
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8 tips to limit phone use during the holidays and spend quality time with family

Studies show that excessive phone use during family gatherings can create emotional distance and heighten feelings of loneliness.

  • Dec 24, 2024