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Posted June 18, 2008

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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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. 

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Posted April 1, 2008

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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Posted January 24, 2008

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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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.

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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).

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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. 

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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.  

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Posted February 28, 2006

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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Posted January 23, 2006

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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SRA Lab Services Operating at Full Capacity

(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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SRA to improve boat ramps on Toledo Bend Reservoir

(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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City of Huxley receives Community Assistance Grant

(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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South Sabine Water Supply Corporation receives Community Assistance Grant

(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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Posted April 26, 2005

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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Posted January 7, 2005

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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Posted January 7, 2005

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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Posted December 2, 2004

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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Posted December 2, 2004

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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Posted November 22, 2004

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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Posted October 4, 2004

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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Posted July 26, 2004

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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Posted July 26, 2004

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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Posted April 22, 2004

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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Posted April 7, 2004

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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Posted April 7, 2004

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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Posted January 16, 2004

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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Posted January 16, 2004

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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Posted January 16, 2004

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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Posted December 16, 2003

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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Posted November 24, 2003

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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Posted November 7, 2003

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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Posted November 7, 2003

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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Posted November 7, 2003

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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Posted July 31, 2003

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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Posted July 31, 2003

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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Posted July 31, 2003

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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Posted July 31, 2003

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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Posted July 14, 2003

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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Posted June 30, 2003

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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Posted June 12, 2003 

Sabine River Compact Commission Meeting

June 20, 2003, 8:30 AM local time in Lafayette, LA. Texas Secretary of State Open Meetings Agenda for this meeting.

Posted May 27, 2003 

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).

Posted March 19, 2003

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted April 16, 2003 

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.

Posted March 12, 2003 

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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Posted March 6, 2003 

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted March 3, 2003 

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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Posted February 28, 2003 

Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation

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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Posted February 24, 2003 

Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation

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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Posted February 24, 2003 

Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation

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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Posted February 3, 2003

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.

Posted January 8, 2003

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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Posted January 6, 2003

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.

Posted December 9, 2002

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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Posted December 5, 2002

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).

Posted October 21, 2002

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted October 4, 2002

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted July 16, 2002

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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Posted July 2, 2002

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted July 1, 2002

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.

Posted June 18, 2002

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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Posted June 6, 2002

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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Posted May 13, 2002

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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Posted April 30, 2002

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted April 4, 2002

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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Released March 27, 2002

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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Toledo Bend Restricted Area Map: JPG (197 Kb) | Adobe Acrobat PDF (285 Kb).

Posted March 13, 2002

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Released January 28, 2002

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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Posted January 14, 2002

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Released December 28, 2001

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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Released December 21, 2001

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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Released December 18, 2001

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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Posted December 5, 2001

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).

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Released October 19, 2001

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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Released October 16, 2001

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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Released October 8, 2001

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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Posted September 28, 2001

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.

Complete Meeting Notice at the Texas Secretary of State Open Records Query (includes location of meeting and agenda).

Posted September 24, 2001

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).

Posted September 20, 2001

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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Posted August 24, 2001

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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Posted July 26, 2001

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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Posted June 8, 2001

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 Brochure | and the Registration Form (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader - see Helper Applications for download and installation instructions) ]. 

Posted May 31, 2001

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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