November 14, 2024

Happy first day of fall, Houston. Here are some things to look forward to during this rainy day.

Happy Fall #HappyFall

  • Colorful fallen leaves on Buffalo Speedway are photographed on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Houston.

    Colorful fallen leaves on Buffalo Speedway are photographed on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Houston.

    Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

  • Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

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    Colorful fallen leaves on Buffalo Speedway are photographed on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Houston.

    Colorful fallen leaves on Buffalo Speedway are photographed on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Houston.

    Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

    Happy first day of fall, Houston. Here are some things to look forward to during this rainy day.

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    You might not guess it from looking outside, but today is the first official day of fall.

    That said, it’s a good reminder that rain in Houston is never limited to one season.

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    My socks may still be wet from taking out my dogs this morning, but here are a few good things about the first day of fall anyway:

  • Mornings are getting cooler. My dog will be thrilled that the patio door will be open in the mornings again. 
  • Halloween decorations are officially acceptable. Yes, I know it’s not October yet, but we can get things started a little earlier anyway this year in the name of fall cheer. 
  • Halloween candy. 
  • Crunchy leaves will be here eventually. I always love the two weeks of bright orange trees we get in late fall. 
  • Halloween movie marathons during gloomy days. (Today counts.)
  • You can now have a hot pumpkin spice latte, and it will make sense. It might still be 85 degrees out, but it’s still technically fall. 
  • Speaking of pumpkin, grocery stores have already rolled out all their festive baked goods. I highly recommend the pumpkin doughnut holes at H-E-B and Trader Joe’s apple cider doughnuts. 
  • Knowing that jeans weather is impending. 
  • Yes, Houston’s first day of fall is especially damp this year, but better weather and holidays are now within sight. Stay safe today, everyone.

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