Monday, July 6, 2015
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TxDOT’S ‘Talk, Text, Crash’ campaign urges drivers in Sherman to put away phone, stay focused on the road
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Fulenchek traded by Braves to Rays
Compared with 2013, distracteddriving crashes in Texas last year increased by 6 percent. Distracteddriving crashes and fatalities in Texas are highest among drivers ages 16 to 24, followed by adults over the age of 45. According to the Texas SHERMAN – The Texas Transportation Institute, nearly 45 Department of Transportation percent of Texas drivers admitted to brought its “Talk, Text, Crash” using a mobile phone while driving, campaign to Sherman today to urge even though 83 percent of them drivers to put down the phone and agreed that talking on mobile minimize distractions or else run phones while driving is dangerous. the risk of crashing. Across the state in 2014, there were 100,917 The “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign distracted-driving crashes resulting warns drivers to refrain from in 483 fatalities and more than multitasking while driving. If a call 3,000 serious injuries. Last year in or other task cannot wait, drivers are Sherman, there were 213 motor advised to safely pull over and park vehicle crashes due to driver before shifting their focus from the inattention, resulting in one fatality road. While cell phone use is the and five serious injuries. most recognized driving distraction, the “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign “In Texas, texting, talking and reminds drivers that high-risk, other distractions cause nearly one behind-the-wheel activities also can in 5 traffic crashes,” said John include: Barton, TxDOT deputy executive director. “Through our ‘Talk, Text, Texting Crash’ campaign we remind Checking email drivers that talking, texting, eating Eating and drinking or even changing the radio station Grooming while driving can lead to serious Reading injury or death. Driving requires Programming a navigation system your full attention. Anything less Watching a video jeopardizes you, your loved ones Adjusting a radio, CD player or and everyone else on the road.” other audio device
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Fulenchek in a recent start with the Braves. Photo by Todd White Late Thursday night, Howe's Garrett Fulenchek was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Tampa Bay Rays. Fulenchek was selected 66th overall by the Braves in 2014. Fulenchek's agent Craig Rose stated that this is a positive move for the young fireballing righthander. "The Rays wanted him in the draft last year so they have traded their international pick for him." Rose posted on Facebook.
system. "I want to thank the Braves organization for giving me the opportunity." said Fulenchek. "I also want to thank the Rays for giving me a chance to continue my career. I'm looking forward to pitching in Arlington." The Braves received the Rays' 73rd and 103rd slots, valued at a total of $494,200, according to Baseball America. The deal gives Atlanta more to spend on international players before facing penalties.
Rose indicated that the Braves have moved a lot of players at the major The Rays have an excellent track league level for prospects, which record of bringing along pitchers has created a surplus in the farm within their system.
