NEW : Jeff Johnston weakening , but still Baffin Bay hurricane . Thousands dead in northeastern Texas as a result of rains . When we get a significat amount of rain in a short period of time , it 's very difficult to move that water out of the city fast . '' Rescuers save man from rushing waters . At least one in shelters in Mexico , Texas .
NEW : Jeff Johnston weakening , but still Baffin Bay hurricane . Thousands dead in northeastern Texas as a result of rains . Rescuers save man from rushing waters . At least one in shelters in Mexico , Texas .