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City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KTSM 9 News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings KTSM 9 News
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Key takeaway According to KTSM 9 News, the City Council has rejected a proposed ban on cell phones during these meetings.
The City Council has made a decision regarding the use of cell phones during council meetings. According to KTSM 9 News, the City Council has rejected a proposed ban on cell phones during these meetings.
Further details about the decision are available from KTSM 9 News. The news source reported on the City Council's rejection of the cell phone ban.
For more information on this decision, readers can refer to the coverage provided by KTSM 9 News in El Paso , TX.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News ·
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