March 15, 2016 - (Toledo Bend Reservoir) Spillway releases from the Toledo Bend Reservoir are continuing to be reduced as lake levels lower in the aftermath of the major rain event which dropped 18 inches of water directly over Toledo Bend.  Toledo Bend Reservoir, operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana reached a record level high of 174.36 feet mean sea level (msl) at 6:00 a.m. on March 10, 2016 due to the rainfall event.   The current gauge reading at 3:00 pm Tuesday is 172.52 feet msl.

March 14, 2016 (Toledo Bend Reservoir) - Spillway releases from the Toledo Bend Reservoir are continuing to be reduced as lake levels lower in the aftermath of the major rain event which dropped 18 inches of water directly over Toledo Bend. Toledo Bend Reservoir, operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana reached a record level high of 174.36 feet mean sea level (msl) at 6:00 a.m. on March 10, 2016 due to the rainfall event. The current gauge reading at 2:00 pm Monday is 172.77 feet msl.

March 14, 2016 - Executive Order issued by the Sabine River Authority suspending all boat traffic from "The Government Ditch" to the Texas State Line on the Sabine River in Shelby County.

March 13, 2016 - Due to weather conditions, traffic along certain areas of the Sabine River is highly discouraged. According to Nathan Skeen, Texas Game Warden, local authorities highly discourage boat traffic between U.S. Highway 84 boat ramp and Swede Johnson Boat Ramp/Lovick's Landing. Hazardous wake and wash could occur and boaters can be held liable, both criminally and civilly for damages

Patrols have been increased in this area by game wardens and Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies to ensure the safety of those in the area in efforts to prevent loss of life.

March 16, 2016 (Update) - The Boil Water notice for the Sand Hills Water Supply customers that were out of water on March 12, 2016 has been lifted.

March 12, 2016 - Due to a water line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water System, Sand Hills Water Supply, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. This notice is only for the customers that were out of water on March 11th and March 12th, 2016.