Dallas, May 27 (RHC)-- Record-setting flooding continues to inundate the U.S. states of Texas and Oklahoma, leaving 17 dead. Houston was brought to a near standstill on Tuesday as surging floodwaters stranded motorists across the city.
Houston, Texas Mayor Annise Parker urged residents to stay in their homes. She got on local radio and television on Tuesday and said: "If you can stay home, please stay home."