Those living closer to Houston’s urban core ... that can restore service when permanent towers are down. Both also operate drone fleets (also COWs; Cell on Wings) and boats, if needed.

it was a private touring helicopter,” Houston City Council member Mario Castillo said on X. “My buddy behind me told me to look up in the sky, and I just saw the cell tower crumbling down ...

AT&T officials said they worked closely with county officials to identify the alternative location for the cell site.

The Woodlands Township board is looking at ways to address growing cell service issues, directing staff to begin pursuing a plan for bringing more cell towers into The Woodlands on March 26.

A controversial 20-story tower and mixed-use building slated to go up in Montrose is now at a standstill after the Houston Planning Commission denied a request for change to the zoning rules.