<p>As to the leaves… it really depends on the weather in a particular year. If the temps dip down low enough for a few days in the fall there will be many trees that turn colors (plum trees, etc.). There are, however, a lot of trees in Houston that are more evergreen-type like the live oaks surrounding campus that don’t turn colors. The upside of that is that if you visit Houston in February you will be surprised at how green it is compared to what you’re used to. Typically, though, in the early spring the new buds seem to push the old leaves off.</p>