Phone companies announced the 945 area code is coming to the region on Jan. 15. It is the fourth area code behind 214, 972 and 469 -- another indication of the increase in population in the region.

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — The 945 is set to join North Texas area codes 214, 469 and 972 as officials prepare for the looming shortage of available telephone number possibilities. The fourth ...

At face value, area codes may be nothing more than just three measly digits, but they carry cultural value in their unique geographical representation. People from Atlanta frequently refer to the city ...