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SHERMAN – The Texas Department of Transportation brought its “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign to Sherman today to urge drivers to put down the phone and minimize distractions or else run the risk of crashing Across the state in 2014, there were 100,917 distracted-driving crashes resulting in 483 fatalities and more than 3,000 serious injuries Last year in Sherman, there were 213 motor vehicle crashes due to driver inattention, resulting in one fatality and five serious injuries

“In Texas, texting, talking and other distractions cause nearly one in 5 traffic crashes,” said John Barton, TxDOT deputy executive director “Through our ‘Talk, Text, Crash’ campaign we remind drivers that talking, texting, eating or even changing the radio station while driving can lead to serious injury or death. Driving requires your full attention Anything less jeopardizes you, your loved ones and everyone else on the road ”

Accordi Transpo percent o using a m even though 83 percent of them agreed that talking on mobile phones while driving is dangerous.

The “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign warns drivers to refrain from multitasking while driving If a call or other task cannot wait, drivers are advised to safely pull over and park before shifting their focus from the road While cell phone use is the most recognized driving distraction, the “Talk, Text, Crash” campaign reminds drivers that high-risk, behind-the-wheel activities also can include:

Texting

Checking email

Eating and drinking

Grooming

Reading

Programming a navigation system

Watching a video

Adjusting a radio, CD player or other audio device

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.

Rose indicated that the Braves have moved a lot of players at the major league level for prospects, which has created a surplus in the farm

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"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.

The Rays have an excellent track record of bringing along pitchers within their system.