TOLEDO BEND, La. (KSLA) - The community turned out in large numbers to oppose the out-of-state sale of the water from Toledo Bend.

On Nov. 13, people from across Sabine Parish came together to discuss a proposal to sell water from Toledo Bend to out-of-state buyers.

In September, the Louisiana Sabine River Authority agreed to pay $50,000 to do a study on how selling the water could impact Toledo Bend. In the original proposal, Texas Sabine River Authority’s side was supposed to pay, but that fell through.

Additionally, a large number of the community turned out in opposition to the possible sale of water.

“Toledo Bend is what makes Sabine Parish because that’s the draw. It’s a repeat from years ago, the residence at a time we’re against it, and you know, whenever they got word of it ag

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