Fishing 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.
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(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.
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Toledo 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.
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Governor 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.
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(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.
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(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).
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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Governor Perry Appoints Mathews to SRA Board of Directors
(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently announced the appointment of Stanley N. (Stan) Mathews of Pinehurst, Texas to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors. The appointment is for a six-year term to expire July 6, 2011.
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New Slate of Officers for the Sabine River Authority of Texas
(Orange, TX) A new slate of officers was elected by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) held recently in Marshall.
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(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas has a complete water quality
laboratory and is now running at full capacity after Hurricane Rita.
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(Orange, TX) With lower than average lake level, the Sabine River Authority
of Texas is taking the opportunity to improve existing boat ramps around Toledo
Bend Reservoir. Work will begin after Labor Day weekend on replacing the public
boat ramp at Six Mile Bridge on Hwy 87.
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(Huxley, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City
of Huxley a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2005 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to
improve their water system infrastructure.
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(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award South
Sabine Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2005 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to leverage local funds to
improve their water system infrastructure.
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G-M Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award G-M Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2005 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to reroute water lines for
customers in the Twin Cedars Subdivision.
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Governor Perry Reappoints Linkenauger to SRA
Board of Directors
(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently announced the reappointment of Richard A. “Link” Linkenauger of Greenville, Texas to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for a term to expire July 6, 2009.
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New Slate of Officers for the Sabine River Authority- Texas
(Orange, TX) A new slate of officers was elected by the Board of Directors at
the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held in
Orange.
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First Annual "Clean Bayous Fair 2005" Showcases Adams and Cow
Bayous
(Orange, TX) The first annual "Clean Bayous Fair 2005" will
be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10th at the Lamar
State College Student Center Gymnasium located at 407 Green Avenue in Orange
to provide information on protecting the watersheds of Adams and Cow Bayous.
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G-M Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award G-M Water Supply Corporation (WSC) a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2005 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to reroute water lines for
customers in the Twin Cedars Subdivision.
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South Murvaul Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award South Murvaul Water
Supply Corporation (WSC) a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2005 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to loop water distribution
lines in order to eliminate a dead end area.
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Mauriceville Special Utility District receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the Mauriceville
Special Utility District (SUD) a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2005 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to provide sewer service to
homes on Meadowlark Lane in Orange County. This project will bring homes
that have failing systems in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) standards.
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SRA Board Member Can Server Full Term
According to an opinion recently received from the Attorney General of
Texas, an appointment to the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) Board of Directors
does not conflict with simultaneously holding an elected position of County
Clerk.
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CAP Program is expanded to include WSC's in the Sabine Basin.
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to announce an expansion to
the entities eligible for a local and regional water resource funding program.
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The City of Big Sandy receives CAP Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Big
Sandy a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2004 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check leverage Texas Community Development Program
(TCDP) grant funds to replace a 50,000 gallon underground water storage tank and
to replace water distribution lines in the city.
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TCRP Steering Committee Meetings Held
The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) hosted three Sabine River
Basin (Basin) Steering Committee meetings for the Texas Clean Rivers Program
last week. The main objective of the meetings, which are held annually in
Orange, Longview, and Greenville, is to encourage input from the steering
committee members on water quality concerns in the basin.
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The City of Celeste receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of
Celeste a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2004 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check was presented to city officials on April
1, 2004. The grant money will be used to leverage CDBG funds to replace
the main interceptor trunk line to the wastewater treatment plant, replace
manholes and loop the water system.
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Orange County receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award Orange County a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2004 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to assist the county in funding
the Orange County On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) program which is administered
by the Orange County Health and Sanitation Department.
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Galassi Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer
Ann Galassi, Manager of Economic Development and Public Relations for the
Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently earned the designation of
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a
mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and
a commitment to personal and professional growth. The CEcD exam was
administered December 13th and 14th in Atlanta, Georgia by the International
Economic Development Council.
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The City of Gladewater receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of
Gladewater a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2004 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 check was presented to city officials on January
9, 2004. The grant money will be used to leverage funds to dredge the
City's overflow pond, which protects their wastewater treatment plant.
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station at Overton (TAES) a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their FY 2004 Economic Development
Initiative. The $6,800 check was presented to TAES officials on January 9,
2004. The grant money will be used to leverage funds to install an
automated weather station at the TAES-Overton site in Rusk County.
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New Slate of Officers for Sabine River Authority - Texas
A new slate of officers was elected by the Board of Directors at the annual
meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) held in Orange last
week.
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Governor Perry appoints two SRA Board of Directors
Governor Rick Perry recently announced the reappointment of Connie Ware of
Marshall, Texas and the appointment of Connie Wade of Longview, Texas to the
Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for terms to expire July 6,
2009.
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City of Newton receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Newton a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to leverage funds to construct a new lift station and gravity collection system
to provide better capacity to the Newton County Detention Facility.
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Wood County receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award Wood County a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to leverage County funds for the Wood County On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF)
Permitting and Inspection office.
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City of Timpson receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Timpson a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to leverage funds to replace old water lines, which will reduce
"down-time" experienced when a major main line requires repair.
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City of Emory receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Emory a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to leverage funds to improve a chemical containment storage facility, which has
been described as "out of compliance" by the Texas Commission on
Environment Quality.
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City of Van receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Van a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to replace pipes and manholes in the City's wastewater management system.
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City of Caddo Mills receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Caddo
Mills a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to replace manholes in their sanitary sewer system, which was installed over 50
years ago.
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City of Tenaha receives Community Assistance Grant
The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to award the City of Emory a
Community Assistance Grant as part of their 2003 Economic Development
Initiative. The $10,000 award presented to the City officials will be used
to leverage Community Development Block Grant Funds in a project to upgrade the
City's wastewater treatment facility.
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SRA Takes Lead in Managing East Texas Water
(Marshall, TX) In a board meeting held in Marshall last week, the Sabine
River Authority of Texas' (SRA-TX) Board of Directors approved entering into an
interlocal agreement with the City of Dallas, Tarrant Regional Water District
and North Texas Municipal Water District to study the feasibility of a pipeline
to transport Toledo Bend water to the upper Sabine River Basin (Basin) and adjacent
areas.
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Lake Fork Reservoir takes part in Statewide Algae Study
(Quitman, TX) Lake Fork Reservoir is one of nine Texas reservoirs that will
be included in a two-year study of how the presence of algae affects
recreational activities on the lakes. The study by the Texas Water Conservation
Association (TWCA) in association with Texas Association of Metropolitan
Sewerage Agencies (TAMSA) will investigate the level at which algal growth
affects visitors' interest in boating, swimming, fishing and other recreational
activities.
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Sabine River Compact Commission Meeting
June 20, 2003, 8:30 AM local time in Lafayette, LA. Texas
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Planned SRA Website Outage for Friday, May 30, 2003
The SRA Web site will be unavailable starting about 8:00 AM local time on
Friday, May 30, 2003, for the remainder of the workday. This is for planned
maintenance. Also, SRA staff will not be able to read their SRA email during
this time (but you can still send email to an SRA address).
Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Hemphill,
Texas, on May 29, 2003, at 1:00 PM (local time).
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Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes
location of meeting and agenda).
Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation
Toledo Bend Project Joint Committee Meeting
April 30, 2003, 10:00 AM local time at the Texas Damsite Office - FM692 (Spur
135). Texas
Secretary of State Open Meetings Agenda for this meeting.
Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation
Advisory #5: Spillway Release Notification
This is a spillway release notification message from Toledo Bend Project
Joint Operation at Toledo Bend Reservoir. As of 7:00 A.M. on March 11, 2003, the
lake elevation was 172.09' M.S.L. We now have 7 spillway gates open one foot
each releasing 7,000 cfs (approximately equal to one generator operating), and
one generator is operating twenty-four hours per day for a total instantaneous
discharge of approximately 13,700 cfs.
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Center, Texas, on
March 13, 2003, at 10:00 AM (local time).
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Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation
Advisory #4: Spillway Release Notification
This is a spillway release notification message from Toledo Bend Project
Joint Operation at Toledo Bend Reservoir. As of 7:00 A.M. on March 3, 2003,
the lake elevation was 172.75’ M.S.L. We now have 4 gates open one foot each
and 7 gates open two feet each and are running one unit at the powerhouse
twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Our total releases are ±25794
cfs.
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Advisory #3: Spillway Release Notification
This is a spillway release notification message from Toledo Bend Project
Joint Operation at Toledo Bend Reservoir. As of 7:00 A.M. on February 28, 2003,
the lake elevation was 172.60’ M.S.L. We now have 10 gates open one foot each
and 1 gate open two feet each and are running one unit at the powerhouse
twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Our total releases are ±19,524
cfs.
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Advisory #2: Spillway Operations Appear Likely
Those persons having interests in the Sabine River Basin below the reservoir
are advised that as of 7:00 A.M. February 24, 2003, the elevation of Toledo Bend
Reservoir was 171.65' M.S.L. and rising, with approximately 14,000 cfs being
released from the project twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
Forecast inflows into the reservoir indicate the spillway gates will have to be
opened. This increase in releases, depending on upstream and/or downstream
conditions, is generally initiated when the reservoir elevation reaches 172.50'
M.S.L. with the first increase being an additional 5,000 cfs (equivalent to 5
gates at 1 ft. each).
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Advisory #1: Spillway Operations Appear Likely
Persons having interests in the Sabine River Basin below the reservoir please
be advised that as of 1030 hrs., Saturday, February 22, 2003, the elevation of
Toledo Bend Reservoir was 170.70' M.S.L. with releases approximately 14,000 cfs
(equivalent to two units operating 24 hours per day). Additional releases
through the spillway gates, depending on upstream and/or downstream conditions,
are generally initiated when the reservoir elevation reaches 172.50' M.S.L. with
the first step being 5 gates at 1 ft. each for an additional 5,000 cfs release.
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Status of the Space Shuttle Columbia Tragedy and Toledo Bend Reservoir (As
of 2/3/2003 2:15 PM)
In response to the recent space shuttle tragedy that spread debris over and
around the Toledo Bend Reservoir on Saturday, February 1st, the Sabine River
Authority of Texas is cooperating with local, state and federal agencies to
manage the situation.
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For additional information regarding the debris recover effort, please visit
the Stephen F. Austin State University, Forest Resources Institute Space Shuttle
Columbia page.
Public Invited for Input on Water Quality Issues in Orange County
Citizens of Orange County are being asked for their input on ways to improve
water quality in Adams Bayou and Cow Bayou.
Both bayous are experiencing several water quality problems. The state
environmental agency - the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - is
now launching a project to determine ways to control the situation. The water
quality issues in Adams and Cow Bayous will be addressed through the TCEQ Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program. The Sabine River Authority is coordinating
the public participation component of the project for the commission. A Public
Meeting for the Orange County TMDL Project will be held on Tuesday, January 14,
2003, 6 - 7:30 PM at the West Orange Community Center, 2700 Western Avenue, West
Orange, Texas.
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New Grant Cycle for Community Assistance Program
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Community Assistance Program (CAP),
part of our Economic Development Initiative, is for eligible water resource projects.
Applicants should be a governmental entity (City, County, SUD, MUD or COG) and
located within the Sabine River Basin of Texas. CAP Application Forms must be
postmarked or faxed (to meet deadline) no later than February 14, 2003.
Please see our Community
Assistance Program for details including Eligibility Guidelines, the Grant
Application, and Grant Application Instructions.
Appellate Court Reverses Judgment on Flooding Lawsuit
(Orange, TX) The Court of Appeals, Ninth District of the State of Texas
rendered an opinion on December 5, 2002, that reverses a judgment against the
Sabine River Authority of Texas on a claim of inverse condemnation.
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in
Greenville, Texas, on December 12, 2002, at 09:00 AM (local time).
Complete
Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes
location of meeting and agenda).
Toledo Bend Project Joint Committee Meeting
The Toledo Bend Project Joint Committee will meet at the Texas Damsite Office on
October 31, 2002, at 10:00 AM (local time).
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location of meeting and agenda).
Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Orange, Texas, on
October 10, 2002, at 10:00 AM (local time).
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Toledo Bend Project Emergency Notification Procedures Tested
Local Emergency Management Officials received high marks when a test of the
Toledo Bend Project Emergency Notification Procedures was held on July 9, 2002.
As part of a "Functional Exercise," required by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC), a "mock" spillway release was initiated
which involved testing the notification of downstream residents in the even of a
real emergency.
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Center, Texas, on
July 11, 2002, at 10:00 AM (local time).
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Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes
location of meeting and agenda).
Test of Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation Emergency Action Plan on 7/9/2002
The Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation will be testing its Emergency
Action Plan on July 9, 2002, which will include tests of the emergency
notification procedures used in the event of an emergency or spillway release at
Toledo Bend Dam & Reservoir. After the test is completed, a post-test
evaluation is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Civic Center in Newton, Texas, and
the public is invited for comments and questions regarding the emergency
notification procedures. For Further information, contact Mr. Jim
Washburn, Toledo Bend Division Manager, at 409-565-2273, or Mr. Mike Rankin,
Assistant Project Engineer, at 337-286-5244.
Toledo Bend Powerhouse Renovation Nears Completion
(Orange, TX) The major renovation of the Toledo Bend Reservoir Powerhouse
electrical generating unit No. 2, which began last September, is nearing
completion. The unit will be available for testing by the end of June. Upon
completion of testing, it will be put into service for the final three months of
Prime Power Season, which began May 1st and ends September 30th.
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SRA Expands Timber Management Policy
(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently expanded
their Timber Management Policy as part of an effort to protect and manage SRA
timberlands in the Sabine River Basin.
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SRA's Ragtown Recreation Area Offers Something for Everyone
(Orange, TX) Ragtown Recreation Area, located on the Texas shore of Toledo
Bend Reservoir, offers something for everyone who is looking for fun in nature's
outdoors: camping, hiking, fishing, bird watching and viewing nature at its
best. The park, maintained by the Sabine River Authority of Texas, is nestled
high on a bluff in Shelby County and offers spectacular views of the waters of
Toledo Bend. A newly updated boat ramp offers access to the reservoir most of
the year.
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Toledo Bend Project Joint Committee Meeting (5/7/02)
The Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board will meet at the Texas Damsite
Office, FM 692 (Spur 135), on May 7, 2002, 10:00 AM (local time).
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location of meeting and agenda).
Texas Clean Rivers Program Sabine Basin Steering Committee Meetings
The Sabine River Authority has scheduled a series of Texas Clean Rivers
Program Sabine Basin Steering Committee meetings to discuss the draft Sabine
Basin Highlights Report. The Draft 305 (b) Inventory for 2002, that compares
water quality conditions to established standards in Texas, will also be
discussed. These meetings are held in cooperation with the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission under the authorization of the
Texas Clean Rivers Act, and are open to the public.
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Heightened Security at Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir
(Orange, TX) Since September 11th, the Sabine River Authorities of
Texas and Louisiana have placed a major emphasis on security for the Toledo Bend
Dam and Reservoir. As part of the national security measures to protect
water resources, heightened security around critical project facilities will
ensure the continued stability and reliability of the structures. The
Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir is a project constructed by the Sabine River
Authority of Texas, and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana,
primarily for the purposes of water supply, hydroelectric power generation, and
recreation. Operations of the dam are regulated by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Center, Texas, on
March 21,
2001, at 10:00 AM (local time).
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location of meeting and agenda).
SRA Announces New Community Assistance Program
(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas is pleased to announce a new Community Assistance Program for eligible water resource projects as
part of a new Economic Development Initiative recently approved by the Board of Directors.
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Toledo Bend Project Joint Committee Meeting
The Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board will meet at the Texas Damsite
Office, FM 692 (Spur 135), on January 18, 2002, 01:00 PM (local time).
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location of meeting and agenda).
New Boat Ramp on the Sabine River
(Orange, TX) Public access to the upper Sabine River has been improved
with the completion of a new public boat ramp facility. The new ramp is
located on the Smith County side of the Sabine River at FM 14 south of Hawkins.
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Governor Perry Appoints SRA Board of Director
(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently appointed Constance M. (Connie) Ware of Marshall, Texas to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of
Directors. Ms. Ware was appointed on December 12, 2001, to fill a vacancy on the board with a term that expires July 6, 2003.
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New Slate of Officers for Sabine River Authority of Texas
(Orange, TX) A new slate of officers was elected by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas held in
Longview this month. Richard A. "Link" Linkenauger of Greenville was elected as Board President. Other elected officers include Vice President
Don Covington of Orange, Secretary Claudia Abney of Marshall, Secretary Pro Tem Sammy Dance of Center, and Treasurer Earl Williams of Orange. The
officer positions will take effect January 1, 2002.
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Longview, Texas, on
December 13,
2001, at 8:30 AM (local time).
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location of meeting and agenda).
Repairs at Toledo Bend Complete
(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas and Sabine River Authority, State of
Louisiana have completed the inspection and repair to the soil cement face of the Toledo Bend Dam. The repair work, which required a drawdown of the
reservoir to a record low elevation of 162.87' msl, was completed on Monday, October 15th. After allowing 72 hours for the concrete to set up, the forms
were removed and releases from the reservoir were ceased at approximately 10:00 p.m. on October 18th. The reservoir will now be allowed to fill back
to its normal operating level for this time of year (168' msl) as rainfall and inflow will allow. The only releases that may be required will be to
maintain minimum flows in the river.
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New President of Sabine River Authority of Texas
(Orange, TX) Joyce Hugman of Gladewater recently assumed the office of President of the
Board of Directors for the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) replacing Margin Latham of Sulphur Springs whose term expired in July 2001.
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Governor Perry Appoints SRA Board of Directors
(Orange, TX) Governor Rick Perry recently made three appointments to
the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors. These
appointments, each serving a six-year term beginning September 6, 2001, include
Sammy Dance of Center, Texas, Earl Williams of Orange, Texas and J. D. Jacobs,
Jr., of Rockwall, Texas.
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet in Lufkin, Texas, on October 11,
2001, at 10:30 AM.
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Press Release
During the ongoing inspection and repair of the Toledo Bend dam, the Sabine
River Authority of Texas will provide weekly updates on accessibility points to
the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
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Toledo Bend Reservoir Accessibility Update
(lake level updated each work day; boat ramp accessibilities updated weekly).
Public Notice and News Release
This notice and news release is to advise the public that repairs to the soil cement upstream slope protection on the main embankment of the Toledo Bend Dam is ongoing and the reservoir is being drawn down to approximately 163 ft. MSL.
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SRAs' Schedule Fall Repairs to Toledo Bend Dam
(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authorities of Texas and Louisiana will conduct
inspection activities and repairs to the Toledo Bend dam this fall as part of
their efforts to ensure the continued stability and reliability of the
structure. The Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir is a project constructed by the
Sabine River Authority of Texas, and the Sabine River Authority, State of
Louisiana, primarily for the purposes of water supply, hydroelectric power
generation, and recreation. Operations of the dam are regulated by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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SRA Helps kick off "Kids on the Sabine"
The Sabine River Authority of Texas recently helped "kick off" a
new environmental education program that focuses on educating young people and
their parents about the Sabine River. "Kids on the Sabine" is an
expansion of two existing programs that have been successful in other parts of
the state. "Kids on the Lake" in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and
"Kids on the Bayou" in the Houston area offer school districts an
opportunity to participate in environmental education projects.
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EPA Region 6 Nonpoint Source Watershed Conference
Note: This announcement was posted at the request of EPA Region 6.
EPA Region 6 is offering citizens an opportunity through this conference to
discuss successes, evaluate obstacles, and explore new approaches to address
nonpoint source water pollution. The objective of the conference is to develop
momentum, ideas, and partnerships for the next generation of NPS pollution
abatement activities. It will be held September 18-19, 2001, at the Fairmont
Hotel, Dallas, Texas. For more information please see the: [ Conference
Announcement | more detailed Conference
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The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is pleased to welcome Ann Galassi
to its staff in the area of Economic Development and Public Information.
Galassi brings over 7 years of experience in Economic Development from her
previous work with the Partnership of Southeast Texas and the Beaumont
Chamber of Commerce.
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