12 Signs Fall Is Here In Texas

Well, today is the official start of fall, y’all! Even if we still have temperatures in the lower 90s and our fall foliage doesn’t quite compare to that of the East Coast, you can still catch the subtle hints of the fall season arriving in Texas. Here are 12 undeniable signs that fall is indeed upon us. (Doesn’t that just make you want to jump for joy?)

Our Sunday afternoons are now entirely devoted to watching football, and we won’t apologize for it.

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Kids everywhere are getting excited about running down the aisles at the pumpkin patch and picking the perfect pumpkins for carving.

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The leaves are turning subtle shades of red, yellow, and orange. In a few weeks, it will REALLY look like fall in Texas!

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People are starting to decorate their lawns with all sorts of lovely fall things like scarecrows, pumpkins, and hay.

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Your local Wal-Mart, Target, and Walgreens will be overflowing with all kinds of Halloween goodies.

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People start to plan out their Halloween costumes in detail. I mean, you’re never too old to dress up, right?

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C’mon y’all, the pumpkin spice latte has officially arrived. And there’s no better proof that fall is now upon us than that.

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The creeks and rivers start drying up, which means we have to put away our tubes and kayaks until next season.

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You start to plan out all the amazing fall festivals you want to attend, and are determined to go to them all. (Can you guess which one this is?)

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You still dress like it’s summer, but secretly can’t wait to pull out your sweater and scarf without turning into a puddle.

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The haunted houses and hayrides start opening up! (Is anyone else as excited as me about this?)

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Everyone officially declares fall their favorite season, and reminds us every day why fall is indeed to superior to all other seasons in Texas (especially summer).

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Can you think of any other signs that fall is finally here in Texas? Share with us in the comments!