AUSTIN, Texas – Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms. A new law in Texas means students won’t be able to use their phones during the school day. What is HB 1481? The backstory: House Bill 1481 requires public and…
New Texas law bans student cellphones in public school Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day. DALLAS – Students in Texas will…
Tech etiquette Cell phones have become an irreplaceable convenience for many of us, but FOX 26’s Tom Zizka says a new survey shows our reliance on technology is also changing what we consider to be good manners. HOUSTON – A new survey suggests some of our cell-phone habits are pretty irritating to the people around…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day. Banning cell phones in Texas schools Dig deeper: House Bill 1481 requires public school districts or open-enrollment charter school to adopt and implement policies prohibiting students from using a “personal communication device” in the course…
SPRING, Texas – We first told you about Cretora Biggerstaff in an only on FOX report involving her struggles with Homeland Security. She flies twice a year, but the centurion says she’s stopped because security computers don’t recognize her age. Creatora Biggerstaff hosts annual fashion show at Spring senior citizen community On Friday, she hosted…
Should Texas ban cell phones from public schools A bill filed in the Texas House would ban cell phones in public schools. FOX 4’s Steven Dial talked to the bill’s author, State Rep. Caroline Fairly, about the bill and how the Legislature can help schools. Then, Senator Ted Cruz talks about Ukraine, border security and…
Austin’s annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival delves beyond movie premieres: It creates an opportunity for personal interactions with actors and directors. Red carpet interviews can reveal the a director’s drive for their latest storytelling adventures and an actor’s passion for a particular role. So, what have celebrities said on SXSW 2025’s red carpet…
article NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – January 28: A view of the New York Stock Exchange building in New York City, New York, U.S. on January 28, 2025. (Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images) DALLAS – The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), announced on Wednesday plans to launch…
A Houston man died Thursday in a fatal car crash in Nolan County, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety media release. Cesar Josevan Espinosa Manso, 25, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash, and next of kin was notified Thursday afternoon. According to the DPS preliminary investigation, the crash occurred around…
Austin has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing cities in America, attracting a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, CEOs, tech employees, and innovators who are reshaping the city’s identity. Understandably, Austin is also becoming a hub for biohacking and cutting-edge health solutions as new and old residents alike look to optimize their daily performance and…