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 ...

Spotting the bayou's juvenile alligators was a highlight for those who opted for a boat cruise. Located about 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston, the Armand Bayou Nature Center sits about a 5 ...

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.

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 ...