Nicholas To Cause Flash Flooding + UPS Has 3,000 Holiday Jobs

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. Tropical Storm Nicholas will pour buckets of rain and likely cause flash flooding across Houston today, so be safe!

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First, today's weather:

Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Houston today:

1. Houston is expected to receive between 10 and 20 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Nicholas, which would cause severe flash flooding across the city. Houston was hard at work Monday preparing for the heavy rainfall Nicholas is forecast to bring. (Houston Patch)
2. With the threat of tropical weather an annual occurrence in Houston, it's important to develop a hurricane preparedness plan and kit. Here are some great resources to help you make yours effective. (365 Things to Do in Houston)
3. Many school districts were proactive and canceled Tuesday classes in a series of announcements Monday afternoon in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicholas. Check here to see if your school district is in session today. (Houston Patch)
4. UPS is hiring more than 3,000 seasonal workers in Houston to prepare for the peak holiday season. Even better, these jobs come with company benefits and a chance at permanent employment. (KTRK)
5. Cirque du Soleil's Alegría makes a grand return to Houston after having its previous run cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show is scheduled for performances between Nov. 13 and Dec. 12 at Sam Houston Race Park. (Houston Business Journal)

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Today in Houston:

With Tropical Storm Nicholas bearing down on Houston, there's not many events happening Tuesday, but here are a pair of virtual events.

• Navigating ALS Session 1: Understanding ALS — ALS Association of Texas. (Noon)
• Ancient Mesopotamian & Egyptian Art: Online Class — BuzzClub. (1 p.m.)

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Houston Patch Notebook

• Houston Independent School District: "UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities and sporting events are cancelled today Monday. In addition, in-person and virtual classes are canceled on Tuesday and offices and schools will be closed." (Facebook)
• Houston Police Department: "Mayor Turner briefs Houston on city's response to TS Nicholas." (Facebook)
• University of Houston: "The University of Houston, including UH at Sugar Land and Katy, will close at 3 p.m. Monday due to inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas. UH will remain closed through Tuesday." (Facebook)
• Houston Texans: "Help us find deserving teachers and educators that can benefit from $1,000 grants!" (Facebook)
• Houston Museum of Natural Science: "Stay safe, Houston. Due to inclement weather, The Houston Museum of Natural Science will close at 2 p.m. today and remain closed through tomorrow, Tuesday. Stay tuned for further updates. #HMNSUpdate" (Facebook)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.

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