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City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · As published by KTSM 9 News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The rejection of the cell phone ban is the known outcome of the council's consideration of the proposal, as reported by KTSM 9 News. Further details about the decision are available from KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
The El Paso City Council has made a decision regarding cell phone use during council meetings. A proposed ban on cell phones during these meetings was rejected by the council.
Further details about the decision are available from KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
The rejection of the cell phone ban is the known outcome of the council's consideration of the proposal, as reported by KTSM 9 News.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News ·
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