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Why are Houston's rivers called bayous? And not, well, rivers or creeks?
The body of water became Buffalo Bayou. Perhaps he liked alliteration? By the time a foundational map labeled “The City of Houston” was commissioned by city founders in 1836, numbered ...
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Who owns Houston? These maps show who owns the most plots of land in the region — and where
Some of its key recreational areas are the 496-acre Terry Hershey Park, which runs along a 6-mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou in west Houston; and the 175-acre Arthur Storey Park, near the Sam ...
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Houston flood protection: How it works, and why it sometimes doesn’t
What ends up under water doesn’t always line up with flood maps created by FEMA ... If they shut too late, the bayou might not have enough capacity in central Houston to hold water.
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Buffalo Bayou
Just so there's no confusion, the name "Buffalo Bayou" refers to an entire 52-mile waterway that starts in Katy, Texas, and winds its way to the Houston Ship Channel. The 10-mile stretch from ...