Athens first responders urge drivers to 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' after several high-water rescues

'TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN': Major flooding across East Texas prompts warnings from officials

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) - Over the weekend and into Monday, several parts of East Texas were hit with flash flooding, leaving many vehicles stranded and causing several water rescues. "It was probably the worst flooding I've seen in probably a few years," Officer Shay Mitchell with the Athens Police Department said. "As soon as I [...]

Athens first responders urge drivers to 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' after several high-water rescues

Heavy rainfall moved through Henderson County Sunday evening, causing streets to flood and leaving some vehicles stranded in rising water.