News roundup: La. nets $951K in Aug. mineral lease sale … La. auto thefts down 48% over five-year period through 2012 … Applications open for Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council

Sold! The Louisiana Mineral and Energy Board reports today that it collected $951,605.65 in revenue for the state via its monthly lease sale in August. The board says that brings its fiscal-year-to-da…