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Following overnight storms, Sabine River Authority advises Toledo Bend will release water if reservoir level rises
Sabine River Authority advises Toledo Bend will release water if reservoir level rises
Southeast Texas schools, voting delayed, some streets flooded Monday morning after heavy storms pass through region
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Following overnight storms, Sabine River Authority advises Toledo Bend will release water if reservoir level rises
Sabine River Authority advises Toledo Bend will release water if reservoir level rises
Southeast Texas schools, voting delayed, some streets flooded Monday morning after heavy storms pass through region
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