A new Texas law bans cell phones and smart devices in classrooms during school hours. Tyler ISD and other East Texas districts are rolling out new rules.
The use of cell phones among high school teens has sparked considerable debate regarding its effects on their academic and social lives all across Texas.
Tyler Police are investigating several burglaries at cell phone stores that could all be linked. In addition to Tyler, stores in Lindale, Mineola, Canton, and Terrell have been affected.