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Photos: Austin Welcomes the Signs of Fall

Jillian Schantz Patrick for KUT News

With blistering summer temperatures stretching all the way into September, Austin doesn’t need much prompting  to embrace cooler temperatures. This weekend’s cold front was proof of that, having marked the start of sweater weather for many Austinites.

Photojournalist Jillian Schantz Patrick took these pictures for KUT News over the weekend, documenting Austin’s reaction to the changing season.

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Jillian Schantz Patrick for KUT News

Greg and Carole Hughes enjoy the weather and the view with their friends Audrey Geen and Vernon Simpson at Lake Travis. “I’m in town from Florida,” Geen said. “I only brought one pair of pants!”

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Jillian Schantz Patrick for KUT News

Leaves began to change colors after a cold front blew into Austin over the weekend.

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Jillian Schantz Patrick for KUT News

A snake slithers onto a rock. Because of the drop in temperatures, cold-blooded animals like snakes often emerge to warm themselves in the sun.

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Jillian Schantz Patrick for KUT News

Janeffer Cherian walks her American bulldog Atlas on Columbus Day. The cold front brought cooler temperatures and clear skies.

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Jillian Schantz Patrick for KUT News

Matt Lundy warms his hands by a makeshift heater while tailgating during Saturday’s UT-Austin game. Temperatures dropped dramatically on Saturday, leaving many Austinites scrambling for their coats.

Have any great seasonal photos of your own? Send them into news@kut.org.

Wells has been a part of KUT News since 2012, when he was hired as the station's first online reporter. He's currently the social media host and producer for Texas Standard, KUT's flagship news program. In between those gigs, he served as online editor for KUT, covering news in Austin, Central Texas and beyond.
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