Texas Coastal Bend
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The Texas Coastal Bend refers to the flat area of land along the Texas coast. It is home to many cities including Alice, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Rockport, Kingsville, Port Lavaca, Galveston, Victoria, and Houston. The area is not to be confused with the barrier islands of Texas. The Coastal Bend only includes the land on the inlet areas along the bays and Laguna Madre.
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[edit] Culture
The Texas Coastal Bend enjoys a rich culture with a mix of Hispanic and Anglo traditions. Rockport is at the center of the bend's culture with countless numbers of art museums and galleries. [1]
[edit] Wildlife
The Coastal Bend is a habitat for many types of wildlife. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is among the most prominent centers for wildlife. Wildlife found in the area includes: the rare Whooping Cranes, Alligators, Armadillos and numerous other species of wildlife. [2]
[edit] Bays
The Bays included in the area:
Baffin Bay
Laguna Madre
Corpus Christi Bay
Aransas Bay
Copano Bay
Matagorda Bay
San Antonio Bay
Galveston Bay
