Eight people and 23 dogs were rescued in two incidents along the San Jacinto River overnight.
Officials said waters rose to almost 6 feet and one resident told them they needed to come get them now.This started around 9 p.m. in the Idlewild subdivision in New Caney.
Here's what to expect as water continues to rise along Houston-area rivers following this week's storms Several agencies were all hands on deck starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday. That included Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioners Office, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and Huffman Fire Department.
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