J.W.'s News Update: Tuesday August 9, 2011

Good Tuesday, Here are some stories making headlines today:

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Texas side police say one man is hospitalized, another is in jail after an apparent hit and run crash. Authorities were called to the intersection of New Boston Road and Westlawn Drive around 7:20 pm yesterday evening. Police found the driver of a moped, 36 year old Steven Davis who was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The driver to the 2nd vehicle involved apparently fled the scene of the accident and was found at a home in Wake Village, Texas. 37 year old Lander Smith was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid which is a felony in the state of Arkansas.

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A record 249 Texas counties are currently under an outdoor burn ban as the heat wave and drought continue. The Texas Forest Service says only five countiews in South and Southeast Texas are without burn bans. Prior to this year the previous record was set back in 2006 when 221 counties had such bans in place.

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Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe is releasing $100,000 from the disaster fund to aid the state response to wildfires. The money will be used for the Arkansas National Guard response to fires around the state. The guard has been the primary source of air support for firefighting efforts.

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In Sports:

The Texas Rangers were winners last night in Arlington, beating the Seattle Mariners.

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