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Weather update for Saturday, Oct. 31

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect in Henderson County until noon today because of “periods of heavy rainfall over saturated soils.”

The National Weather Service is calling for rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches.

This morning, Pct. 2 Commissioner Wade McKinney said that no major issues were reported around the county as a result of yesterday’s rain.

“Hopefully the rain will move out soon in time to the kids to trick or treat,” he said.

Today’s forecast according to the National Weather Service:

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

County Investigates Possible Levee Break Near Trinidad

UPDATE 6:25 p.m.

Pct 2 Commissioner Wade McKinney has confirmed that there is NO levee break near Trinidad.

McKinney said the Fire Marshal’s Office has walked the portion of the levee in question to ensure there is no break.

McKinney said what happened is the Trinity River backed up into the old Cedar Creek, which he said is not unusual after large rain events like what we have experienced the last 10 days.

The commissioner reiterated that water on the road is no joke and warns residents to use caution.

#TurnAroundDontDrown

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ORIGINAL STORY

Pct. 2 County Commissioner Wade McKinney confirmed this afternoon there is high water across FM 1667 south of Trinidad. He said that this has led to speculation that a Trinity River levee has broken, but officials are not sure if that is true.

McKinney said there are several state and local agencies in Trinidad investigating at this time, and that the county has requested air assets from the state to investigate a possible breach.

“At this time we are asking everyone to exercise common sense and good judgement regarding this situation,” McKinney said.

He said the county would release updates on the situation as more information becomes available.

List of fall festivals

LIST OF FALL FESTIVALS
(Add yours to the list by emailing [email protected])

Oct. 29 — Mabank Central Elementary — Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Mabank City Pavilion. Be ready for ghoulish games, spooky snacks and freaky fun. Wear your costume.

Oct. 29 — City of Tool — Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at Tool City Hall. Event is for children ages 12 and under and cost is free. Train rides, cake walk, games, candy, inflatables, hot dogs. For more information, call 903-432-3522.

Oct. 31 – Faith Church of Athens — Trunk or Treat from 5-8 p.m. at the church, located at 901 Mission Ave., Athens.

Oct. 31 — Faith Fellowship Church — Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the church, located at 5330 US Highway 175 East in Athens. Admission is free. Candy, bounce houses, door prizes, hay ride, game booths, concessions. Visit www.ffcathens.com for more information.

Oct. 31 — Athens Church of God and Athens Nazarene — Fall Festival from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the church, located at 509 Robbins Road. Family fun, music, hot dogs, sno cones, cotton candy, games, Toys for Tots kickoff (please bring an unused, unwrapped toy for a needy child in the area).

Oct. 31 — FBC Gun Barrel City — Fall Festival from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the church, located at 522 West Main. This annual event has become a favorite for everyone and is attended by hundreds of families from the surrounding communities. Game booths, cake walk, train ride, hayride, concessions. Free admission. Concessions for sale at a bargain.

Oct. 31 — FBC Malakoff — Fall Festival from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the church, 220 W. Mitchum in Malakoff, 903-489-0228. Candy, hot dogs, sno cones, popcorn, inflatables, games, trunk or treat. Fun for the whole family.

Oct. 31 — Dogwood Church — Fall Festivall from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the church, 6467 FM2494, Athens. Family games, fun, candy, cake walk.

Oct. 31 — Lake Athens Baptist — Fall Festival from 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the church, 5151 FM 2495 in Athens. Free games, bounce house, hayrides, food, cake walk, candy, face painting, fellowship and more. Safe fun for the whole family. Facebook event page here.

Nov. 1 — Eastern Hills Church of Christ — Pumpkin Patch from 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at the church, located at 1200 E. Corsicana St. in Athens. Join us as we celebrate the Light of the World this fall. For more information, call 903-675-3975.