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Posted February 1, 2012New Slate of Officers for Sabine River Authority - Texas(Orange, TX) A new slate of officers was elected for 2012 by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held in Orange, Texas. Earl Williams of Orange was elected as Board President. Other elected officers include Vice President David Koonce of Center, Secretary/Treasurer Cliff Todd of Carthage and Secretary Pro Tem Mac Abney of Marshall. Other members of the SRA Board include Past President Don Covington of Orange, Stan Mathews of Pinehurst, Connie Wade of Longview, J. D. Jacobs, Jr. of Rockwall, and Connie Ware of Marshall. Complete Press Release: Adobe Acrobat
PDF Posted January 6, 2012Toledo Bend Reservoir Recreation Management Information Workshop(Toledo Bend Reservoir)To assist stakeholders in reviewing the Preliminary Draft Recreation Management Plan, the Authorities will hold two meetings to present and discuss the document and answer questions. Complete Press Release: Adobe Acrobat
PDF Posted November 22, 2011Toledo Bend Reservoir Shoreline Management Information Workshop(Toledo Bend Reservoir) As part of the ongoing effort to relicense the Toledo Bend Project, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requires the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana (collectively, Authorities) to prepare a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) that determines how the Authorities manage development and conservation activities along the Toledo Bend shoreline. Complete Press Release: Adobe Acrobat
PDF Posted October 4, 2011Governor Perry reappoints two to SRA Board of Directors(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently reappointed two members to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors. The reappointments include Stanley N. "Stan" Mathews of Pinehurst and Cliff Todd of Carthage. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Posted August 31, 2011Ongoing Drought Conditions Affect Toledo Bend Operations(Toledo Bend Reservoir) The ongoing drought conditions have taken a toll on water resources in the States of Louisiana and Texas. Drought conditions have affected operations at the Toledo Bend Reservoir operated jointly by the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana and the Sabine River Authority of Texas (Authorities). The Authorities' responsibility to satisfy downstream flow requirements necessary to meet major industrial water contracts from diversion canals downstream of Toledo Bend Reservoir become even more challenging as drought conditions which began with a very dry winter and spring have persisted through the summer. Complete Press Release: Adobe Acrobat
PDF Posted January 27, 2011New Slate of Officers for Sabine River Authority - Texas(Orange, TX) A new slate of officers was elected for 2011 by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held in Orange. Don Covington of Orange was elected as Board President. Other elected officers include Vice President Earl Williams of Orange, Secretary/Treasurer David Koonce of Center and Secretary Pro Tem Cliff Todd of Carthage. Other members of the SRA Board include Past President Stan Mathews of Pinehurst, Connie Wade of Longview, J. D. Jacobs, Jr. of Rockwall, Connie Ware of Marshall and Mac Abney of Marshall. Complete Press Release: Adobe Acrobat
PDF Posted April 19, 2010City of Emory receives Community Assistance Grant(Emory, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award the City of Emory a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2010 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the City will be used to leverage local funds to upgrade the City's wastewater treatment system. Complete Press
Release City of Marshall receives Community Assistance Grant(Marshall, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award the City of Marshall a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2010 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the City will be used to leverage local funds to upgrade water lines in the City's water supply system. Complete Press
Release City of Big Sandy receives Community Assistance Grant(Big Sandy, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award the City of Big Sandy a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2010 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the City will be used to leverage local funds to replace old water lines in the City's water supply system. Complete Press
Release Posted January 5, 2010New Slate of Officers for Sabine River Authority - Texas(Orange, TX) A new slate of officers was elected for 2010 by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held in Orange. Stan Mathews of Pinehurst was elected as Board President. Other elected officers include Vice President Don Covington of Orange, Secretary/Treasurer Earl Williams of Orange and Secretary Pro Tem David Koonce of Center. Other members of the SRA Board include Past President Connie Wade of Longview, J. D. Jacobs, Jr. of Rockwall, Connie Ware of Marshall, Cliff Todd of Carthage and Mac Abney of Marshall. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Posted November 11, 2009States Work Together to Combat Giant Salvinia on Toledo Bend Reservoir(Toledo Bend Reservoir) The Toledo Bend Project Joint Operations, comprised of the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana and the Sabine River Authority of Texas (the Authorities) continue to work together with State agencies and local citizens to combat Giant Salvinia on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Recent heavy rains have flushed a large accumulation of the vegetation out in the open allowing better access for treatment. On November 7th and 8th over 2,000 acres of the floating vegetation were sprayed with herbicides by helicopter. Another 1,400 acres are scheduled to be sprayed in the next two weeks. This will amount to approximately 9,000 total acres treated by the two states in 2009. It takes up to two weeks for effects of the treatment to become visible. Cooler weather will help decrease the rate of growth for Giant Salvinia.. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Posted September 23, 2009Governor Perry appoints three to SRA Board of Directors(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently appointed three members to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Posted October 7, 2008Toledo Bend Project Initiates FERC License Renewal(Burkeville, TX) The Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation (Project) at Toledo Bend Reservoir, which is jointly operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA-TX) and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana (SRA-LA), has initiated the process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to renew the Project’s hydroelectric generation license which expires in September of 2013. Complete Press
Release Posted June 18, 2008Fishing Access Expanded at Toledo Bend Dam(Orange, TX) The Operating Board of the Toledo Bend Project Joint Operations recently approved a change to the Toledo Bend Project security plan to allow more access for fishing and recreation activities at the Toledo Bend Dam. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF City of Edgewood receives Community Assistance Grant(Edgewood, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award the City of Edgewood a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2008 Economic Development Initiative. The $3,000 check presented to the City will be used to improve the City's water system. Complete Press
Release Posted April 1, 2008Toledo Bend Spillway Release Notification(Burkeville, TX) On Sunday, March 30th, a significant rain event occurred around Toledo Bend Reservoir with one gauge reporting 16.93" in approximately eight hours. The lake elevation on Sunday morning was 170.5' mean sea level (m.s.l.) and by Monday morning was 172.5' m.s.l. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Posted January 24, 2008Governor Perry appoints five to SRA Board of Directors(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently appointed five members to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Regional Wastewater Planning Study Public Meeting to be Held in Orange County(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA-TX) along with the Cities of Orange, Bridge City and Pinehurst, Orange County WCID No. 2 and Orangefield Water Supply Corporation are holding a public meeting on Friday, September 21, 2007, to get input on a new regional wastewater facility planning study. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF SRA-TX Approves Resolution to Halt Generation When Toledo Bend is Low(Orange, TX) – In a board meeting held yesterday in Marshall, Texas, the Sabine River Authority of Texas’ (SRA-TX) Board of Directors approved a resolution that would authorize Jerry Clark, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SRA-TX to execute a contract amendment that would halt hydroelectric power generation at the Toledo Bend Project when the reservoir drops to 168 feet mean sea level (msl). Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Shelby County Sewer Service & Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant(Shelbyville, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award Shelby County Sewer Service & Water Supply Corporation (SSWSC) a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2007 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to address the sewage treatment problems in the SSWSC’s service area. Complete Press
Release Talley Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant(Marshall, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award Talley Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2007 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to purchase a backup generator to be used in the WSC’s service area. Complete Press
Release Orange County TMDL Implementation Planning Meeting Set for Area Stakeholders(Orange, TX) The Orange County Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Project will hold its first implementation planning meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sabine River Authority Environmental Services Division office located at 1895 Owens Illinois Road. This meeting is open to the public. Complete Press Release: HTML
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PDF Orange County TMDL Public Meeting, March 22, 7 p.m., Orange.(Orange, TX) Citizens of the Orange County area are being asked for their input on the draft Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report for Adams Bayou and Cow Bayou. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is holding a public meeting to receive comments on the draft TMDL on Thursday, March 22, 2007. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the City of Orange Recreation Department, 4103 Meeks Drive, Orange. Complete Press
Release SRA Encourages Safe Boating During Periods of Low Lake Levels(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas encourages all boaters to use good judgment and practice safe boating at all times. With rivers and reservoirs throughout the State experiencing record low water levels, safe boating is especially important. Complete Press
Release City of Mineola receives Community Assistance Grant(Mineola, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award the City of Mineola a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2006 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the City will be used to leverage local funds to improve their water system infrastructure. Complete Press
Release Fruitvale Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant(Fruitvale, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award the Fruitvale Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2006 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the WSC will be used to leverage local funds to improve their water system infrastructure. Complete Press Release
Holly Huff Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant(Jasper, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award Holly Huff Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2006 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the WSC Board will be used to leverage local funds to improve their water system infrastructure. Complete Press
Release Jamestown Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant(Jasper, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award Jamestown Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2006 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check presented to the WSC Board at a monthly workshop in Jasper will be used to leverage local funds to improve their water system infrastructure. Complete Press Release
South Tawakoni Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant(Wills Point, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to award South Tawakoni Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY-2006 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to improve their water system infrastructure. Complete Press
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