When?

So there's this thing that happens up north, I don't know if everyone in Texas has heard of it. It's called winter and is usually marked by months of cold weather. Currently we're in the months that constitute autumn, which should be followed by this phenomenon in a couple more months. However, it is the end of October and no signs of fall are even present; I realize I should expect this now, but it still shocks and amazes me that summer can last for about 10 months! When does fall/winter start again? Bring back the cooler temperatures! A little snow wouldn't hurt, but I realize that's too much to ask when living anywhere in Texas that isn't part of the panhandle. And yet again, it's time for a shower because I've gone too long in this weather without one.
Your northern star,
Anna