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.

Responding to high demand for new telephone numbers in the greater Houston area, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved an additional area code for the region. The new 621 area ...

A launch date has been announced for the Houston area's newest area code. This is the first area code that's been added in 10 years. The area code 621 will officially join the Houston area on January ...