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Dickie, You hang around. Need those LU PA Updates.

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Gilmer will reload.

Channel 6 is hoping to have a story on this soon.

What a finish!! It's on Fox right now (Noon).

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[Hidden Content] Reports finds no lead danger on artificial turf 'Go out and play,' federal agency spokeswoman says of findings TRENTON, N.J — Children aren't at risk for lead exposure from synthetic athletic fields, according to a report Wednesday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The commission evaluated synthetic athletic fields after lead was detected on some New Jersey fields, raising worry about exposure to children. But the commission said no tested field released amounts of lead that would be harmful. "A variety of artificial turf products were evaluated for risk exposure to lead and the bottom line is parents should not be concerned about harmful levels of lead in artificial turf," said Julie Vallese, a commission spokeswoman. "Go out and play." While the evaluation found no harmful lead levels, the commission is asking that voluntary standards be developed for synthetic turf to preclude the use of lead in future products. The commission said its study showed newer fields had no lead or generally had the lowest lead levels. Although small amounts of lead were detected on the surface of some older fields, none of these tested fields released amounts of lead that would be harmful to children. Lead is present in some synthetic turf products to give the turf its various colors, but can cause brain damage and other illnesses, particularly in children. Conditions such as age, weathering, exposure to sunlight and wear and tear may change the amount of lead that could be released from the turf, and the commission considered particles on a child's hand, then transferred to their mouth, would be the most likely route of exposure. Still, it determined young children wouldn't be at risk. As an overall guideline, the commission recommends young children wash their hands after playing outside, especially before eating. A California environmental watchdog group, the Center for Environmental Health, reported last month that it found excessive amounts of lead in several brands of artificial turf. It warned some of the biggest manufacturers and sellers that it would sue unless they recall or reformulate their products. It was unconvinced by the commission's findings. "My quick take is that the CPSC study is fatally flawed and we're going to continue to pursue our case because lead is a threat to children playing on artificial field," said Charles Margulis, a spokesman for the center. Turf manufacturers have insisted their products are safe. Rick Doyle, president of the Synthetic Turf Council, an industry trade group, has said the lead in turf is encapsulated in the blades and neither leaches out nor becomes airborne.

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2008 DQ Games of the Week Sept. 19 Bellville at Navasota Sept. 26 Liberty Hill at Fredericksburg Other games announced so far: Aug. 29 Lufkin at Tyler Lee Sept. 5 Canadian at Abernathy Sept. 12 Spring Westfield at Beaumont West Brook Oct. 2 Stephenville at Mansfield Timberview (Thursday game) Oct. 10 Southlake Carroll at Coppell Oct. 17 Cisco at Clyde Oct. 24 Winnsboro at Caddo Mills

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FINAL- NORTH 16 SOUTH 15...FINAL 3 MIN. NORTH SCORES 16!!!!!!! The North scored two TDs and got a FG to go along with two onside kick recoveries in the last 2 minutes of the game.

Let's hear it!

Yes sir!!!!!!!!!!

15-0 South 3rd Q.

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Dayton will be fine!

Rockets agree to send Jackson, pick, player to Kings for Artest Ron Artest didn't opt out then doubted his decision. It looks like that might be a moot point. Multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday that the Sacramento Kings had agreed to trade the forward to the Rockets. The Houston Chronicle reported that the Kings would receive Bobby Jackson, a No. 1 draft pick in 2009 and another player that the newspaper's source could not identify. KRIV television in Houston reported that the Kings will also receive cash. "Yes, it has been tentatively agreed upon," said Artest's agent, Mark Stevens, according to KRIV. "Now it has to be confirmed by the league office and until that is done, it's not official." Two weeks ago, Artest told ESPN.com that he was unhappy with himself for not opting out of his deal and becoming a free agent before the July 1 deadline. He hoped to be traded to "a team out there that can be more committed than Sacramento to me." In Houston, Artest would team with Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming to form one of the toughest trios in the NBA. With Yao injured much of the season, the Rockets finished 55-27 last season, good for third in the Southwest Division. They lost in the first round to the Utah Jazz in six games. When told of the deal, McGrady was ecstatic. "I couldn't be more happy," McGrady said, according to KRIV. "Pleased at how the organization is trying to improve this team, get the help that Yao and myself really need to really get to where we want to be and that's one of the elite teams in this league. "If this is true, this is definitely what I have been waiting on for 11 years in my career, for a team to really improve and put the talent [on the floor] that I feel that we can compete with the best." Injuries held Artest to only 57 games last season, but he averaged 20.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game for the 38-44 Kings. Sacramento traded point guard Mike Bibby during the season last year and dealing Artest shows that the team is in full rebuilding mode under second-year coach Reggie Theus. "He brings a mental and physical toughness" McGrady said, according to KRIV. "He brings a guy that competes at a high level on the basketball court. Defensively, he's tough. Offensively, he is a force to be reckoned with. He's probably one of the most difficult guys to guard on the perimeter because of his size, because of his strength." Jackson, who split his time between New Orleans and Houston last season, averaged 7.7 points per game. This would be his second stint with the Kings where he had his most productive years of his career from 2000 to 2005.

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Mustangs No. 7 in THSCA poll Van Wade The Orange Leader The West Orange-Stark Mustangs are ranked No. 7 in the Texas High School Coaches Association Class 3A Top 10 poll that was announced on Monday. Coach Dan Hooks will welcome back six starters on offense and five on defense from last year’s squad that went 11-2 and advanced to the 3A Region III semifinals. The Mustangs have captured four straight district championships since dropping down to Class 3A in 2004 and have yet to drop a district encounter since moving down. Two of WO-S’ playoff opponents of a year ago, Waco La Vega and Giddings were ranked fourth and 1Oth respectively. In Class 5A, Beaumont West Brook checks in at No. 9. The Bruins won their district last season and will return 14 starters. The Dayton Broncos, who dominated District 2004A last year and advanced to the 4A Division II state semifinals with an 11-4 mark, are ranked No. 3 in Class 4A and also received two first-place votes, The Newton Eagles, 9-3 last season, find themselves again in the Class 2A top 10 as the Eagles, who return 11 starters, are ranked No. 8 and received a first-place vote. Euless Trinity earned the top spot in Class 5A while Plano was No. 2. Austin Lake Travis is No. 1 in 4A while Whichita Falls Rider is No. 2. Liberty Hill owns the top spot in 3A with Celina being No. 2. Cisco is the top-ranked 2A unit with Pilot Point sitting at No. 2 while Canadian was the top vote-getter in 1A with Maud being second.