Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders
Torrential rain is inundating southeastern Texas, forcing schools to cancel classes and closing numerous highways around Houston. The National Weather Service on Friday reported more than 9 inches of rain during the past 24 hours. The agency has issued a flood warning until Tuesday for the region. No injuries or deaths have been reported, but officials say several people were rescued from high waters. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Thursday issued a mandatory evacuation order for people along a portion of the San Jacinto River in northern Harris County. Hidalgo says a school bus carrying children required rescue after driving near high waters but that everyone on board was safe.