Space City is launching a new area code Thursday, so what impact will that have. There's no doubt Houstonians take pride in the city's original area code -- 713. It's been the OG area code since 1947.

Houston’s first area code, 713, was established in 1947 as one of Texas’ original four area codes. In 1996, the 713 area was divided, assigning most suburbs in the region to the 281 area code.