We've been waiting a long time for the first real shot of cold fall air, wait no more, it's on the way!

Welcome to Fall in Texas!

Three reasons behind this fall's record-breaking warmth

This is the time of year leaves change color in Texas

Why monarch butterflies population continues to decrease and what you can do to help.

Pesky problems increasing as cool temps set in the Houston area.

The Houston area offers a variety of engaging corn mazes perfect for fall adventures.

Herb is the word. Fall is the perfect time to start growing delicious and aromatic herbs. The Herb Society of America's South Texas unit is showing us how to use and plant rosemary, sage, and thyme in your home. Plus, a recipe for delicious and healthy herb-roasted vegetables.

It’s the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, featuring plenty of fun activities for all ages.

Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o’-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and, in some parts of the country, especially vibrant foliage.

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From spider webs to the skeletons, ghoulish giveaways and spellbinding photo ops, Color Factory is refreshed for the fall and ready to show Houstonians a frighteningly fun time.

It may not feel like it, but fall officially starts on Sunday, Sept. 22! Now is a great time to start thinking about festive food and drink pairings for the holiday season. Entertaining expert Paul Zahn is teaching us how to make simple and delicious sips and bites perfect for the fall season.

A maintenance worker was taken to an emergency room for treatment after authorities say he fell approximately 20 feet off the roof of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospital.

Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice.

In recent memory, the Mustangs have established themselves as a brand on the court, and given that both the men’s and women’s basketball programs are the reigning champs entering the 2023 season, it’s not hard to see how.

Whether you're hosting happy hour or family dinner this Fall, one ingredient is a must - pumpkin!

The Gamma Graphene-Infused Heated Jacket is available for men and women, comes with its own power bank, and is on sale through October 31st.

We asked to see the beautiful fall colors around your neighborhood, and you came through better than we could have imagined!

Whether you have a small patio or a large yard, all kinds of vegetables thrive in Houston's fall climate.

Guests can enjoy a full day of fun activities including the popular trick-or-treat nature trail, a pumpkin patch, a market, food trucks and lots more.

It’s officially fall, and that means the leaves around us are officially changing!

Save those pumpkin seeds this fall season! Cookbook author and blogger with My Diary of Us, Leigh Ann Chatagnier stopped by Houston Life with creative (and EASY) ways to add pumpkin seeds to your everyday recipes.

A guide to designing and arranging a pumpkin display that lasts all season long.

Our friends at Cornelius Nursery are showing us how to celebrate the start of the season with vibrant autumn pants.

Temperatures and humidity are climbing today

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Fall gets its official start this weekend in the Northern Hemisphere.

Wendy’s latest menu items will hardly receive a frosty reception.

Is a four-day school week beneficial – and to whom?

What to expect this month

It’s that time of the year again: Pumpkin Spice Latte season.

The temps outside still may be sweltering, but that won’t stop our favorite brands from unleashing their pumpkin spice flavored items on us. Fall is right around the corner, after all.

Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown has unveiled this year’s fall movie lineup.

The Eagles have some serious star power in middle Bayleigh Minor, who dominated as a sophomore and is only getting more explosive.

Pat McAfee’s show is moving to ESPN as part of a new multiyear deal.

The small town of Wallis, Texas was in for a treat as their Brazos Cougars football program enjoyed a stellar season this past Fall.

The weather is cooler in Houston, which means leaves are changing their color and falling off the trees.

"Mom hacks" to get you ready for the busy fall season

Here’s a guide to pumpkin picking, haunted houses, fall frolics and Halloween happenings to enjoy in the Houston area this week.

A summer without significant rain could lead to an autumn without significant fall colors, the Texas A&M Forest Service warned Tuesday.

Fall is in the air, and as we say goodbye to summer’s beautiful daisies, we say hello to fall’s sweet alyssums and marigolds. The sweet colors of fall -- orange, yellow and amber -- can bring life to any room or garden.

There is no place like fall in Fort Bend County.

This fall Texans can get pumpkins delivered to their doorstep for free.

Click2Pins.com is where we find the photos that are making your life what it is in Southeast Texas.

The Miles Ahead Scholars program is taking applications to add more Black and Latino students

Welcome to a VYPE Original Production- VYPE Spring Tour. In this miniseries we take a look at a few schools in Texas as they getting ready for the Fall during their allotted Spring Practice time.

Welcome to a VYPE Original Production- VYPE Spring Tour. In this miniseries we take a look at a few schools in Texas as they getting ready for the Fall during their allotted Spring Practice time.

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics beat depleted Cleveland 111-101 on Wednesday night to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at six.

Now that Fall is in full swing, many Houstonians will begin sorting through their extensive grocery list for holiday meals and start some early shopping to find the best deals on gifts.

A great fall tradition is roasting all the pumpkin seeds that you scoop out of your soon-to-be jack-o’-lantern -- and you’ve more than likely done it in the oven.

There’s just something magical about the fall: The weather, the change in season, that feeling that Halloween is almost here, and for some, crunchy leaves, sweaters and bonfires.

Looking for a way to incorporate fall into your home decor, without spending big bucks?

If you’re looking for what to plant in your backyard when the cooler temperatures arrive, garlic should be on the top of your list.

Fall brings cooler weather and Whataburger’s latest merch drop makes it even cooler.

A report from Colorado investigators says a 6-year-old girl who died in a fall from a theme park ride this month wasn’t wearing the seat belts, and operators of the vertical drop ride didn’t properly check the restraints.

Oktoberfest is here, Houston!

You woke up to it, didn’t you!? Amazing fall weather that I’ve promised you since last week! Welcome to fall (which I really think should be capitalized Fall, but that’s a different argument). Anyway, fall technically falls today at 2:21 p.m. in Houston, known as the Autumnal Equinox. By most people’s understanding, this is the day of equal daylight and equal darkness.

It's one of the best times of the year, Football Season! It's no secret that Houstonians LOVE Football, but the city also loves great football foods, and Houston-based restaurant, Prospect Park has some of the best food for this football season.

In celebration of Autumn’s impending arrival, the Honey Baked Ham Company debuted a new fall product -- Pumpkin Spice Glazed Turkey Breast.

Fall couldn’t come soon enough, and to compensate, Dunkin’ is bringing back its pumpkin spice items sooner than ever before.

What an amazing year it was at Concordia Lutheran High School!

It’s been a long time coming, but just like everything else, the process and studies were put on hold because of the pandemic. The traffic studies picked up in the Fall of 2020 when patterns started to make a comeback, and in early June, the ordinance to reduce the speed limit within West University Place city limits was approved.

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While many are dealing with property damages related to busted pipes, dozens of families are struggling with a much heavier burden: The loss of a loved one. Throughout Greater Houston, at least 25 people have died from the effects of the storm. The majority of them were over the age of 50, and all but five died of hypothermia in the extreme temperatures. Most deaths occurred inside homes or apartments, while others died at hospitals. AdAs a result, five board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced they would resign Wednesday.

FILE - In this March 1, 2020 file photo, a model wears a creation for the Valentino fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men's and haute couture fashion shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)PARIS – Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men’s and haute couture shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. They were among four brands planning live shows this round. The Milan Fashion Week calendar from Jan. 15-19 is much scaled back from usual, with just 40 brands participating.

A pumpkin trifle comes together in minutes with some make-ahead shortcuts. Tanji suggests using pre-made dulce de leche and H-E-B pumpkin bread (can replace with your favorite store-bought loaf, box mix or made-from-scratch recipe). The next part of this recipe is the pumpkin puree mixture. Tanji uses a can of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt and grated nutmeg for her mix. Joseph Drouhin Hospices BrouillyJosh Cellars Sonoma Reserve ChardonnayDon’t forget to watch “Goodtaste with Tanji” on KPRC 2, Saturday/Sunday at 5:30 a.m.

Winds are turning back onshore and with a southeast breeze moisture is slowly and surely returning to Southeast Texas. Expect a warm and slightly more humid Thursday afternoon. Thursday AfternoonWith more moisture in place patchy fog could be an issue for the Friday morning commute as well as our weekend mornings. Fog Friday MorningThis surge of moisture and unseasonably warm weather is ahead of a couple cold fronts on the way. The second front next Tuesday will cut temperatures slightly returning seasonable weather, afternoon temperatures in the low 70s, back to Houston for Thanksgiving.

HOUSTON – The storm is expected to weaken just slightly down to a strong tropical storm before making landfall somewhere between Cedar Key and Clearwater, Florida by this evening. It will bring heavy rain, wind and up to a 2-3 foot storm surge during high tide across central and NW Florida coastline. Eta is approaching the central Florida coastline this eveningEta will move across Florida tonight and tomorrowWe might be nearing the end of hurricane season but the tropics are still very busy! Tropical Storm Theta is churning in the north Atlantic heading towards Spain and Portugal and we will likely be looking at “Iota” over the next few days tracking in the Caribbean towards Central America. Busy TropicsTHETA marks the 29th named storm of the 2020 season breaking the record for the most named tropical systems in a hurricane season.

Goose Creek CISD court stars are ready to put up their best serve this Fall as Team Tennis gets underway, and as they also prepare for a solid Spring season. See who are some of the GCCISD Tennis stars to watch this Fall. Baytown SterlingHead Coach: John Tremmel (7th Year)Top Returning Girls: Abigail Vincent, Crystal SmithTop Returning Boys: Brian Ward, Steven MauroTeam Goal: Finish Top 2 in District; Deep Playoff RunTeam Motto: "One Goal-One Team"Goose Creek MemorialHead Coach: Ismael Dutchover (13th Year)Top Returning Girls: Devyn Vyoral, Lily CisnerosTop Returning Boys: Nathan Loose, Harsh AgrawalTeam Goal: Make Team Tennis PlayoffsTeam Motto: "Champions Train...Losers Complain!" Baytown LeeHead Coach: Brandon Funderburg (7th Year)Top Returning Girls: Baylee Dixon, Tyshawna RiversTop Returning Boys: Salvador Garcia, Tyler LandreauTeam Goal: Participation and Learning FundamentalsTeam Motto: "Go Ganders!"

The fall foliage season is upon us, providing colorful scenery in every region of Texas. The latter park’s website notes fall color is coming slightly earlier this year because of cold weather in September. East Texas provides plenty of opportunities for fall foliage lovers, with its heavily wooded areas. David Creech, director of SFA Gardens, notes the best time to see the Japanese maples in fall color is the end of November and early December. Finally, fall foliage in the Lower Rio Grande Valley usually doesn’t arrive until December and goes into January.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – What’s easy to put together, requires little to no cook time and is an epic crowd pleaser? Charcuterie board (Charcuterie board)Be sure to check out the new Sprouts location opening its doors tomorrow, October 14th at 7 a.m., on Old Spanish Trail in the heart of Houston. To celebrate their newest Houston store, Sprouts is giving away a $200 gift card to one lucky Houston Life viewer!

HOUSTON – While you’re putting out the pumpkins, it’s the perfect time to pay attention to your lawn. The green thumns at Urban Harvest say no matter how terrible it looks, you can turn it around. We interviewed Carol Burton, the Director of Garden Education to find out exactly what you should do now to get your lawn lush, green and healthy. Native plants are always a good bet because they use less water and require less care. Almost any nursery will have a section of plants native to your area.

Do your kids have their costumes yet? If not, consider a “sibling costume” idea for your young ones. Many Halloween retail stores such as Spirit Halloween have listed suggestions for group or sibling costumes, or consider a costume theme for the whole family! We searched for the cutest sibling Halloween costumes around Instagram, from Disney to Dr. Seuss. What are you dressing your kids for Halloween this year?

This Wine Club Wednesday, we’re sharing bottles that will help you transition from the hot summer temperatures to the cooler fall weather. Jerry Lasco, founder of Black Door Wine Club curated this menu to celebrate the nice weather with “patio pounders”, wines easily enjoyed during these upcoming temperatures. Fruit, nice acid and mineral, easy drinking, fun bottle, check, check, check, check and check. Now with our recent times, Lasco has pivoted once again with the Black Door Wine Club giving an even more personalized, high touch and virtual experiences for wine lovers. BLACK DOOR WINE CLUBBlack Door Wine Club is a high-touch and hyper-personalized wine club that gets to know you and what you like.

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

HOUSTON – It’s time to grab those Fall clothes from the back of your closet, get a pot of coffee brewing, and celebrate National Coffee Day! From regular, to black, to cold, or hot, sweet or frozen, coffee isn’t just for breakfast anymore. The made up “holiday” is celebrated annually on September 29th, and we’re totally here for it, made up or not. The coffee business is a billion-dollar industry, and people have been brewing the stuff for many years. Watch as Lauren Kelly and Lionel Villarreal of The Toasted Yolk show us three delicious, seasonal, spiked coffee cocktails to enjoy today.

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. This week it's the Special Teams Players! The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. This week it's the Special Teams Players! The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll of the Week – VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll is now live! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes and active adults alike. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. This week it's the Special Teams Players! The VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

SUGAR LAND, Texas – Fall events are starting to pop up, but many look a little different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many events are being held virtually, including the Sugar Land Fall Fest. The event will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.How can I participate if it is virtual? People can join in the fun by going to the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Facebook page. To learn about what you need to participate in the scavenger hunt and other information, visit the fall festival event page.

Below you’ll find a list of farms in the Houston area offering family-friendly hayrides along with a map of the locations:Blessington Farms Fall Festival offers many activities including hayrides, giant slides, barrel train rides, animal encounters and more. The farm is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. When: Sept. 26 - Nov. 21 (Not open Sundays in November)Cost: Admission for adults and kids ages 2 and up is priced at $20. Kids aged 2 and under get free admissionParking: FreeAt P-6 Farms in Montgomery, families can enjoy ranch activities including hayrides, flower picking, wheel barrel racing and more. Activities including hayrides, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more will only take place Saturdays and Sundays.

Houston-area mask designers are showing their Halloween and fall-inspired on Etsy, where designers sell their handcrafted items made from scratch. So, if you’re looking for a new look this fall, look for these Houston-area designers selling Halloween or fall-inspired masks on Etsy. "Hey Boo" Halloween face mask by Amandacrafts20 (Courtesy of Amandacrafts20/Etsy.com)This Houston-area designer has several face mask designs celebrating the fall season, Halloween, and even Thanksgiving. Collection of face masks by TnUCraft (Courtesy of TnUCraft/Etsy.com)These Halloween/Fall face masks will give you that rustic feel with their simple phrases that celebrate the cooler season. Fall face masks by CustomTeeBear (Courtesy of CustomTeeBear/Etsy.com)Do you know of other face mask makers who are designing Halloween or fall-themed masks?

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

HOUSTON – Fall is here, Houston! Despite that Houston is still dealing with the effects of Tropical Storm Beta, at least there is one thing to look forward to as we enter a brand new season. From TV shows to the cool weather and even birthdays, here’s what some of our Houstonians on our KPRC 2 Facebook page are looking forward to on the first day of fall. Here’s what they said:“rainFALL for sure lol.. and my 40th birthday!” - Anne Cablitas Simsuangco“Everything, it is my favorite season. Cooler temps, leaves changing colors, nice wind, just want to spend every day outside (at a state park preferably).” - Elvisa Imamovic“Its time for boots and over sized sweaters!

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Freddy's Poll of the Week - VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve.

Fall is finally here, and an annual visit to a pumpkin patch is a traditional way to celebrate.

Corn mazes are a sign that fall is here in Houston.

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

Dr. Stephen Ostroff, a former deputy commissioner and chief scientists for the Food and Drug Administration and deputy director for the Centers for Disease Control, shared five guidelines people should follow to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. Most Halloween celebrations are outside and costumes already require masks, so get creative with face coverings and gatherings. “Work with your child to think of ways to integrate clever, while still protective, face coverings into their Halloween costume,” Ostroff recommends. “Consider holding a small outdoor gathering of children with required physical distancing in the yard or elsewhere in the neighborhood. For more tips on how to stay safe this Halloween visit the CDC website.

Many restaurants and bakeries in the Houston-area are also getting into the fall spirit by creating special seasonal desserts to celebrate the upcoming cool weather. If you’re in the mood to try out some sweet desserts to celebrate fall, here’s a list of places to to try some sweetness. Grab a slice or get a whole pie this fall season. Its cake menu features a ‘turducken’-style cake called the “Pumpceapple Piecake,” which is an infusion of pumpkin pie in a pumpkin spice cake, chocolate pecan pie, and apple pie in spice-flavored cake! What places do you recommend that serve some sweet fall treats?

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 9/14 at 7pm)

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.

It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Freddy's Poll of the Week - VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve.

The Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll of the Week – VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll is now live! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes and active adults alike. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Sun 8/23 at 7pm)