Get our free mobile appCentral Texas Hit With Warning Ahead of Expected Mass Cricket InfluxI've lived in Central Texas, in the Killeen-Temple area, for most of my life, and this is the time of year when I become the most paranoid. When Will Central Texas Face Another Major Cricket Swarm? When you're leaving a restaurant, the gym, a movie theater, or just about anywhere with bright lights, especially a parking lot, you're probably going to see hundreds of crickets. While much of the country starts cooling down, Central Texas is often still warm and comfortable, creating the perfect environment for crickets to thrive. Ever since I watched Mulan, I've looked at crickets a little differently, so I never harm them.