There will soon be a new way to identify a Houstonian. For the first time in a decade, a new area code will be distributed in the Houston area in January. The new area code, 621, will join 713, 281, ...

This story was originally published on July 13, 2021. The area code 713 is as synonymous with Houston as bayous, Third Coast rappers and rush hour. The other area codes? Not so much. Maybe that's why ...

HOUSTON – Does Houston need a new area code? Apparently so, according to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. PUCT is accepting public comments on a petition by the North American Number Planning ...

HOUSTON – A new area code approved in 2023 for the Houston area will start adding numbers on January 23. According to AT&T, the new 621 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served ...

The 713 area code has grown into a symbol of Houston itself, so much so that we celebrate it on July 13. Why it matters: 713 is a point of pride, thanks to hometown artists like Lil' Keke who helped ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston, if you were just getting used to the 713 area code, we have news for you. New phone lines will soon start getting a 621 number. The Public Utility Commission of Texas ...

As we celebrate a day for Houston's first area code, there could be a new code as the population grows. This won't impact your existing number. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We're celebrating 713 Day! It's ...

The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the addition of a new area code for the Houston area because of ongoing population growth in the region, according to a news release. The new area ...