Bay, TX
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About Bay
- • Singer-songwriter Clint Black was born in Katy, near Bay, Texas.
- • Though not invented in Bay, it's a key part of the Texas Rice Belt.
- • Rice farming shaped the community and economy of Bay, TX.
- • Alligators are commonly spotted in the canals and waterways around Bay, TX.
- • Hurricane Ike in 2008 caused significant flooding in Bay, TX.
- • Named for Galveston Bay, the town was established around 1900.
- • With under 100 people, Bay is smaller than many neighborhood subdivisions.
- • At only 10 feet above sea level, Bay is very susceptible to flooding.
- • Agriculture, especially rice farming, remains the primary industry.
- • Quiet and peaceful, Bay offers a relaxing escape from city life.
- • The Houston Astros are the closest MLB team, winning the World Series in 2017.
- • High school football is a big deal in nearby towns like Anahuac.
- • Galveston Bay, a large estuary, is a defining feature of the area's landscape.
- • Brown pelicans are commonly observed along the bay shores and waterways.