(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently released 77,000 Florida Strain Largemouth Bass Fingerlings into Toledo Bend Reservoir. The fingerlings purchased by SRA from Tyler Fish Farm were released in coordination with the Inland Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife. The fingerlings were released in the East Hamilton and Bayou Siepe area of the reservoir. Improving …
Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board Meeting
he Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating (TBPJO) Board met on June 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (local time) at the Sabine River Authority of Texas Administrative Dam site office in Burkeville, Texas. The agenda can be found at the Texas Secretary of State website at the following link: Complete Agenda
Press Release: SRA Donates Floating Dock to City of Orange
(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed construction and installation of a 100-ft floating dock and pier structure to compliment the City of Orange’s pavilion at the Simmons Drive Public Boat Ramp. The improvements are part of SRA’s initiative to promote recreational access to the Sabine River. David Montagne, SRA’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager stated, …
Fishing Habitat Deployed at Toledo Bend
(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to partner with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation to construct and deploy one hundred fish habitat structures placed into Toledo Bend Reservoir. These artificial habitat structures have been scientifically studied and proven to be effective at attracting large numbers of fish. The goal of this project …
SRA Developing Sabinetown Park
(Sabine County, Texas) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed acquisition of property at the mouth of Palo Gaucho Bayou in the mid‐lake area of Toledo Bend Reservoir for development of a “World Class” fishing tournament venue and park. SRA plans to construct a new park facility that can attract and host professional fishing tournaments, increase recreational opportunities, …
Sabine River Authority Board of Directors Meeting 3/9/23
The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors met Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 10:00 am in Center, TX . See Texas Secretary of State Open Meeting TRD=2023001294 for the specific location and the full agenda.
SRA, TPWD, and TEXAS B.A.S.S. Nation Workday on Toledo Bend
Sabine River Authority of Texas in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation invites you to attend a volunteer workday on Friday March 17, 2023, beginning at 8:00 am. SRATX is seeking volunteers to help assemble 100 PVC fish attractors that will be deployed into Toledo Bend Reservoir. For more information click here
Public Notice: Flood Infrastructure Fund Meeting Upper and Lower Sabine Studies
Notice is hereby given that the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRATX) is hosting a public meeting for review and comment of the current progress of the Upper and Lower Sabine Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Studies. Upper Sabine September 26, 2022 at 5:30 pm (Longview, Texas) download full agenda here or at Texas Secretary of State site here. Lower Sabine …
Region 4 Sabine Draft 2023 Regional Flood Plan Public Comment Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE Region 4 Sabine Draft 2023 Regional Flood Plan Public Comment Meeting September 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM (Longview) September 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM (Orange) Notice is hereby given that the Region 4 Sabine Regional Flood Planning Group (Sabine RFPG) is requesting public review and comment of the Draft 2023 Sabine Regional Flood Plan (RFP). The public comment …
Press Release- Lake Fork Reservoir – Soil Cement Repairs
Engineers recommend that the Sabine River Authority of Texas, Lake Fork Division, make minor repairs to the soil cement along the Lake Fork Dam, some of which are currently located underwater. Recent wave action dislodged numerous small sections of the soil cement along the upstream side of the embankment, which protects the earthen portion of the dam. To facilitate these …