Reader Colleen Batchelor asked, “I’ve always wondered how it came to be that the main waterways in Houston are called ‘bayous’ and not referred to as creeks or rivers.” The query plops ...

Authorities are investigating how two people died after their bodies were found in different Houston bayous around the same ...

A flash flood watch is in effect until 3 p.m. today. “We are expecting a lot of rain across the region today as a result of ...

The Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful sprawling wetland of protected land that offers up great hiking and ...

This year’s Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church's La Fête des Bayous not only featured rides and bands, but also included ...

Despite the frequent rains, the Houston-area creeks and bayous are not expected to flood, though the situation could escalate quickly. As stated by CW39, "While rain may fall repeatedly over some ...

In fact, there would be no New Orleans without the bayous, so you owe it to yourself to take a swamp tour. A mix of saltwater and freshwater, the bayous are home to crawfish, shrimp, deer and ...

The couple reportedly tied the knot in a backyard ceremony on Sept. 26 in Louisiana, next to the Bayous des Allemends, where Dufrene operated his tour business. According to the Associated Press, the ...

With its unique blend of lush bayous, historic architecture and vibrant culture, Lafayette has long attracted filmmakers ...

A seawall in Galveston buffers storm surge from the Gulf. Bayous and man-made channels drain water from the region. Levees protect suburban neighborhoods, and lakes meant to be sources for ...

Swamp tours are a popular activity for any visit to Louisiana. In addition to alligators, Louisiana's swamps and bayous offer a chance to see bears, beavers, foxes, nutrias and racoons ...

Employees dedicate thousands of hours every year to supporting environmental efforts, such as cleaning beaches and bayous, as ...