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Another Texas City Bans Texting and Driving
Another Texas City Bans Texting and Driving
Another Texas City Bans Texting and Driving
It's not just texting and driving that Austin is banning, but talking on the cell phone in the car too if the phone is up to the ear.  And if a police officer catches drivers or bicyclists tapping on an app while moving, they can be cited. Hands-free devices are okay, but even mobile devices like iPads and other tablets fall under the ban now. What about sitting at stoplights?
Texting and Walking Injuries Increase!
Texting and Walking Injuries Increase!
Texting and Walking Injuries Increase!
If you've had a mishap with texting and walking, you're not alone. I was texting and pushing a grocery cart once, and smacked into someone turning up the cereal aisle.  I got a dirty look!  But no fine or citation.  Do you think we'll see a law against texting and walking soon?  I'll tell you what the experts have to say about that. And ER doctors say there are more injuries these days due to text
Driving + Texting Debate Heats Up at Texas Capitol
Driving + Texting Debate Heats Up at Texas Capitol
Driving + Texting Debate Heats Up at Texas Capitol
This one may get your blood boiling, since you can see, first hand, the impact of accidents associated with "texting while driving". My drive to work is barely noticeable at 3.2 miles, yet three stop lights make it advantageous for me to peruse my fellow commuters.
Pay Attention East Texas – Texting and Driving Don’t Mix!
Pay Attention East Texas – Texting and Driving Don’t Mix!
Pay Attention East Texas – Texting and Driving Don’t Mix!
We all know as responsible adults, that "drinking and driving" don't mix.  With the digital age in full force, not only are we hearing that "driving and texting" don't mix, but, it may not be too terribly long before Texas lawmakers sound the battlecry that if you send a message to a known driver, you may be held liable for your actions, in the event a disaster occurs on the re
Dating Gets High Tech
Dating Gets High Tech
Dating Gets High Tech
How did your prom date ask you to the big dance? I remember my classmate Shane sort of nonchalantly turning around at the end of history class and saying, “So ya wanna go to the prom with me?” I said sure, he said “K,” and turned around again, picked up his books and left the room. We had a lovely time. Some asks are more memorable than others. How are most students asked to the prom now? You
City of Nacogdoches Outlaws Texting and Driving [VIDEO]
City of Nacogdoches Outlaws Texting and Driving [VIDEO]
City of Nacogdoches Outlaws Texting and Driving [VIDEO]
As a resident of Nacogdoches, I have to say that I am glad to see this put into effect.  I have been sitting at red lights and looked in the rear-view to see people almost slide into the back of me and after the tires screech, they look up from their cell phones.  Hopefully other communities will put this into effect as well.