Starting on Saturday, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940 area codes should get in the habit of dialing 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls.

Starting on Monday, October 25, 2021, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940 area codes must dial 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls.

Starting on April 24, 2021, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940 area codes should get in the habit of dialing 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local ...

Dialing a telephone number will get more complicated soon in seven Texas area codes, including 254 in Central Texas. The change is part of the process for making it simpler to get emergency help ...

Other affected Texas area codes include 254, 361, 409, 806, 830 and 915. The change is due to an order from the Federal Communications Commission that approved 988 as the abbreviated dialing code ...

A total of 106 million robocalls were placed to area code 254, which includes Greater Waco, a number that equates to 14.5 calls per person affected, according to a news release from YouMail on Monday.