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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

'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

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

Friendswood ISD to undergo phone policy change with lockable pouches

May 22, 2025

Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs

Apr 12, 2025

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

Mar 20, 2025

Latest Videos

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

Aug 4, 2025

1:53

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

4:22

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

2:05

Parents torn on new technology policy coming to Katy ISD

Apr 17, 2024

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Experts discuss 3 possibilities for AT&T outage

Feb 23, 2024

Latest Stories

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

Houston-bound Southwest flight out of Denver delayed after phone catches fire; 2 people injured

Authorities said one passenger was treated for burns after a seat caught fire from the burning phone. Another was reportedly injured during the evacuation.

Nov 15, 2024

How to connect to emergency satellite on iPhone and Android during natural disasters

"The service works best outdoors, and occasionally works indoors near a window," SpaceX said.

Oct 10, 2024

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Verizon says service restored after outage leaves some unable to send messages, place calls

Verizon users across the country reported a widespread outage Monday.

Oct 1, 2024