Katy is a city in the

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within the

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area, itself forming the western part of the

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metropolitan area. Homes and businesses may have Katy postal addresses without being in the City of Katy. The city of Katy is approximately centered at the

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, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. Katy had a population of 21,894 at the

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, up from 14,102 in 2010. First formally settled in the mid-1890s, Katy was a

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along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Railroad which ran parallel to

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(today

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) into

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. The fertile floodplain of

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, which has its

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near Katy, and its tributaries made Katy and other communities in the surrounding prairie an attractive location for rice farming. Beginning in the 1960s, the rapid growth of Houston moved westward along the new Interstate 10 corridor, bringing Katy into its environs. Today, Katy lies at the center of a broader area known as

, which has become heavily urbanized. While largely subsumed into Greater Houston, the town of Katy is still notable for

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, the

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, and its historic town square along the former right-of-way of the MKT railroad.

History

First Bridge Over Cane Island Creek circa 1895

In the early 1800s Katy was known as "Cane Island", named for the creek that runs through the area, a branch of

. The creek was filled with tall

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, not native to the area. It was presumed to have been planted by either the

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Indians or Spanish explorers to aid in fur

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until the 1820s. In 1845 James J. Crawford received a land grant that included this area. The hot summers and thick clay soil made it difficult to attract settlers to the area. Crawford, Peter Black, John Sills and the families of former slaves Thomas (Mary) Robinson and Milto McGinnis were the only recorded residents of Cane Island in 1875. In 1895, James Oliver Thomas laid out a town, and in January 1896 the town of Katy was named through Thomas's post office application. The name "Katy" was derived from the MKT Railroad Company, which was commonly referred to as "the K-T" (also its stock exchange symbol). This common designation soon evolved into "the Katy." 1911 Katy Residents at Cane Island Creek Bridge

1911 Katy Residents at Cane Island Creek Bridge

The anticipations of prosperity would bring growth to the new town which was developed around the original train stop and railroad tracks. By the early 1900s many families had come by train and wagon to establish Katy. Cotton and peanuts and corn were the first successful crops, but rice soon became the primary

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. Katy later became known for rice farming; the first concrete rice driers in the state of Texas were built here in 1944 and still stand as landmarks. The farming community well supported local businesses as several hotels, stores, livery stables and saloons were prospering. On September 8, 1900, the town's early efforts were swept clean by the

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of 1900, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. All but two of the original Katy homes were lost in the storm. Despite this, Cane Island rebuilt and continued to grow. In 1945 the city of Katy was incorporated as a municipality. C. L. Baird was the first mayor. Boundaries were determined by finding the area that contained the most residents and was reasonably sized so that it could be managed by city services. The construction and opening of

in 1966 allowed for rapid development of the area, as Houston expanded westward. This section was widened in 2008 to an average of 26 lanes, and in some areas 30 lanes total including 6 feeder and 4 HOV lanes for roughly 22 miles, making it the widest freeway in the world. The population was 9,866 in 1988, 8,005 in 1990, 11,775 in 2000, and 15,591 in 2014. Currently, Katy has grown to a population of well over 16,000 residents and almost 270,000 in the Greater Katy area. Katy has won national accolades for growth and sustainability,Adams, Carol. ''Historic Katy,'' (2012), HPN, . including the Gadberry Group naming Katy as one of "9 from 2009" most notable high-growth areas in the United States.

Geography

The city of Katy is located at the three-border intersection of

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, and Waller counties, along

, west of downtown

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and east of Sealy. According to the

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, the city of Katy has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.38%, is water. Katy is often further defined as either "Old Towne Katy" or "

". Old Towne Katy refers to the proper of Katy, which was incorporated in 1945. Its boundaries, as defined by the Katy Independent School Divisions zoning, runs just south of Kingsland Blvd, stretching across Interstate 10 to Morton Road. Katy Fort Bend Road and Cane Island Creek act as the east and west boundaries, The Greater Katy area includes the city of Katy plus large sections of unincorporated land surrounding the city corresponding to the boundaries of the Katy Independent School District. Greater Katy includes communities such as

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, Green Trails, Grayson Lakes, Seven Meadows, Pine Mill Ranch, Silver Ranch Firethorne and

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. It also encompasses suburban developments from the 1970s and 1980s, such as Memorial Parkway, Kelliwood and

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. Old Towne Katy's new upscale communities include Pin Oak Village, The Falls at Green Meadows, Cane Island and The Enclave. Large developments underway have included new residential communities boarding the east border of Mary Joe Peckham Park and the Katy Boardwalk. The city of Katy's government has also placed a large focus on the downtown redevelopment plan which included the new city hall building and an upcoming downtown green space. Further projects included Typhoon Texas Water Park, Katy Independent School District's Legacy Football Stadium, Katy Independent School District's Rhodes Stadium, Momentum Indoor Climbing Center, REI Climb Store and the YMCA at Katy Main Street. The city of Houston's

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stretches well west of Katy. This means that a few unincorporated lands in the Katy area could be annexed by the city of Houston at some time in the future, though it is unlikely since Houston is unable to provide basic services to these isolated areas. The city of Katy's extraterritorial jurisdiction, meanwhile, is limited to parcels of land west and north of the city itself.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Katy has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

As of the

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, there were 21,894 people, 6,495 households, and 5,283 families residing in the city. At the 2019

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, Katy had an estimated population of 21,729, up from 14,102 at the

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. The racial and ethnic makeup of the city was 58.6%

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, 6.6% Black and African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.3% Asian, 1.4% two or more races, and 29.4% Hispanic and Latin American of any race. There were 6,651 households in 2019, with an average of 3.01 persons per household from 2015-2019. The city of Katy had a median rent of $1,030 at the 2019 American Community Survey, and a median household income of $83,091. The per capita income for Katy was $37,207 and 3.7% of its population lived at or below the

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. At the

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, there were 11,775 people in "Old Katy", 3,888 households, and 3,083 families residing in the city. The

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was 1,103.7 people per square mile (426.1/km²). There were 4,072 housing units at an average density of 381.7 per square mile (147.3/km²). The

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of the city was 83.98% White, 4.24% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 8.65% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 23.75% of the population. There were 3,888 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were

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living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.37. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $51,111, and the median income for a family was $57,741. Males had a median income of $38,412 versus $33,004 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,192. 8.4% of the population and 7.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.1% were under the age of 18 and 6.5% were 65 or older.

Religion

Places of worship in modern-day Katy represent non-denominations as well as the denominations of

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, and

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. The original city of Katy was once known as the "City of Churches" due to the role of religion in daily life. Not only were churches highly concentrated in the city, but according to area historian Carol Adams, the residents had a fervent religious belief. Circa the 1960s the city erected a "City of Churches" sign which has since been removed. Donald G. Burgs Jr., pastor of Alief Baptist Church, estimated that the downtown area of Katy had six to seven church buildings. The first church established in the city was First Baptist Church; in 1898 reverend T.L. Scruggs held the church's first meeting. In 2007 it moved to a facility on Pin Oak Road due to growth, and in 2016 it had about 4,000 worshippers. Alief Baptist Church bought the former First Baptist building. The city's Catholic population began with

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from the modern

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and has been served by the St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church; the church offers Mass in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Economy

Several corporations are headquartered in areas surrounding Katy. Igloo Corporation is headquartered west of Katy in

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Waller County.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Academy Sports + Outdoors is an American sporting-goods store chain with corporate offices in the Katy Distribution Center in unincorporated western Harris County, Texas, United States, near Katy and west of Houston. For 74 years, it was a priva ...

has its corporate offices and product distribution center in unincorporated western Harris County. BP America is headquartered in the

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and is the area's largest employer, with 5,500 employees on its Westlake campus as of 2009. BP's Katy operations include engineering and business support for much of BP's onshore operations in the

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, as well as its operations in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2017,

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constructed a 1 million-square-foot distribution center near the intersection of Highway 90 and Woods Road. In 2021, it was estimated that new development projects were near completion to stimulate the local economy. With the economy improving after 2009, retail centers were developed throughout Katy to accommodate the rapid residential growth. The major retail growth is taking place along Katy Fort Bend Road near the east entrance to the

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shopping mall. In August 2010, H-E-B Food & Drug opened a new UP format store at I-10 and Pin Oak. In July 2013,

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announced that it would open a store at the southwest corner of Grand Parkway and I-10 in 2014. Construction began in August 2013. The new store was planned for completion by early spring 2014 and would be Costco's fourth Houston-area location. In September 2018, Katy Asian Town was established. This multicultural dining, shopping and residential area is anchored by Asian grocer,

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and Japanese book retailer

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. Cultural activities held in Katy Asian Town include

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with

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performances, as well as open market art and comics events outside Kinokuniya. Katy Asian Town is also home to the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games facility, featuring kart racing, video gaming, virtual reality attractions and dining. The Katy Area Economic Development Council serves as the economic development organization for the area. Founded in 2003, the Katy Area Economic Development Council's (Katy Area EDC) mission is to establish the Katy area as the premier location for families and businesses through planned economic growth and economic development. Since its inception, the Katy Area EDC has grown to over 210 members, has a budget of $900,000 and has assisted in the creation of over 16,200 jobs and more than $2.5 billion in capital investment. Katy Area EDC is a full-service private, non-profit, 501 (c) 6

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Government and infrastructure

Katy is a

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city, chartered in 1945. Residents within the city limits are governed by a

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city council made up of five councilmembers and the mayor. The city is split into two wards; two council members are elected from each ward, and one council member and the mayor are elected

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. The mayor appoints a councilmember to serve as

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with a council vote of approval. Residents within the city limits pay city taxes and receive municipal police, fire, EMS, and public works service. The city has territory in three counties, each of which has its own representative governments. The counties have a greater influence on area outside the incorporated city limits. The Katy area lies in three counties. Residents in unincorporated

and Waller counties are governed by those counties. The county residents elect representative county commissioners who represent them on the county courts of each county, presided over by the county judge of each county. Harris County Precinct Three, headed by Tom Ramsey as of 2021, serves the Harris County portion of Katy. The

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portion of Katy is under Fort Bend County Precinct Three headed by Andy Meyers.

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(Harris County's

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) operates the Danny Jackson Health Center in the Bear Hunter Plaza in a nearby area of Harris County. Fort Bend County does not have a hospital district. OakBend Medical Center serves as the county's

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which the county contracts with.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

People who live in Katy are zoned to schools in the

. While multiple Katy ISD schools have "Katy, Texas" postal addresses, only a portion are located in and/or serve the Katy city limits.

Elementary schools

* Jo Ella Exley Elementary School * Zelma Hutsell Elementary School * Katy Elementary School * WoodCreek Elementary School * Bryant Elementary School Bonnie Holland Elementary School * Robertson Elementary School

Middle schools

* Katy Junior High School * Garland McMeans Junior High School * WoodCreek Junior High School

High schools

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, the oldest high school, is located nearest to the center city. It was established in 1898, and relocated to its present location in 1947. Katy ISD's three alternative education schools (Martha Raines High School, Miller Career and Technology Center, and the Opportunity Awareness Center) are all located within the city. * Aristoi Classical Academy is a

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in Katy. The following private schools are located in the City of Katy and serve residents of the city of Katy and Greater Houston: * Mirus Academy is a flexibly-scheduled and gifted-and-talented-friendly private school which allows for students to be placed in classes according to ability. It was previously called "The Curious Mind" when it was a homeschooling academy; it transitioned into a private school and took its present name in 2010.

Colleges

Katy ISD (and therefore the City of Katy) is served by the

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. HCC Northwest College operates the Katy Campus in an unincorporated section of Harris County. The Bible Seminary offers non-denominational college-level Bible study and ministry training, including a variety of graduate-level master's programs. These programs include an MA in Biblical archeology, with dynamic leaders in the field. It also offers a Bible certificate program for local church members and leaders. The University of Houston purchased the Verde Park Development site, with plans to break ground on a Katy Campus at I10 and 99. Its construction was completed in 2019.

Public libraries

Katy is served by the Katy Branch of

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(HCPL) at 5414 Franz Road. The branch is a partnership between HCPL and the City of Katy. The city joined the county library system in 1921. The Katy Garden Club started the first library, which was housed in several private houses. At a later point it shared space with the Katy Fire Department. The first Katy branch opened in 1940. The Friends of the Katy Library began in 1972. The construction of the current branch began in 2002. The current branch building opened for regular business in Monday April 28, 2003, with its grand opening ceremony on the previous day.

Parks and recreation

*Harris County operates the Mary Jo Peckham Community Center at 5597 Gardenia Lane, Katy, Texas 77493. *The City of Katy Dog Park is located at 5414 Franz Road. *The annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival is two days of continuous live entertainment, craft and food booths, carnival and more.

Transportation

Mass transit

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (stylized as METRO) is a major public transportation agency based in Houston, Texas, United States. It operates bus, light rail, bus rapid transit, HOV and HOT lanes, and paratransit service (u ...

(METRO) operates the Kingsland Park and Ride (Route 221) east of Katy at 21669 Kingsland Boulevard. In February 2008 METRO opened a new park and ride location at the Cinemark parking lots near the intersection of Grand Parkway and I-10. The new Route is #222. Currently, only these express routes operate to and from downtown Houston during morning and evening commute hours. METRO opened a six-story garage Park And Ride Bus Depot at the intersection of I-10 west and the Grand Parkway to service commuters.

Intercity buses

Greyhound Bus Lines Greyhound Lines, Inc. (commonly known as simply Greyhound) operates the largest intercity bus service in North America, including Greyhound Mexico. It also operates charter bus services, Amtrak Thruway services, commuter bus services, and pa ...

operates the Katy Station at Millers

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. Megabus.com stops at Katy Mills en route between

Austin Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the 11th-most-populous city ...

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, and

. This serves as a park-and-ride location for riders from the Katy and Greater Houston area.

Airports

Privately owned airports for fixed-wing aircraft for public use located near Katy include: * Sack-O-Grande Acroport (also known as Harbican Airport) in unincorporated Harris County *

Houston Executive Airport Houston Executive Airport is a public-use airport in unincorporated area, unincorporated Waller County, Texas, Waller County, Texas, United States. The airport is located 28 nautical miles (52 km) west of Downtown Houston, Downtown Houston, ...

in unincorporated Waller County *

West Houston Airport West Houston Airport is a privately owned, public use airport in Harris County, Texas, 15 miles west of Downtown Houston in the Greater Katy area. It opened in 1962 and was known as Lakeside Airport until the early 1980s due to its location near ...

in unincorporated Harris County Privately owned airports for private use include: * Hoffpauir Airport in unincorporated Harris County *

Cardiff Brothers Airport Cardiff Brothers Airport was an airport located in unincorporated area, unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas, Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, east of the city of Fulshear, Texas, Fulshear and south of the city of Katy, Texas, Katy. The ...

in unincorporated Fort Bend County Area airports with commercial airline service include

George Bush Intercontinental Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Located about north of Downtown Houston between Interstate 45 and Interstate 69/U.S. Highway 59 ...

and

William P. Hobby Airport William P. Hobby Airport (colloquially referred to as Hobby Airport, Houston Hobby, or simply Hobby) is an international airport in Houston, Texas, located from downtown Houston. Hobby is Houston's oldest commercial airport, and was its primar ...

, both of which are in Houston.

Notable people

* Rodney Anderson,

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running back in the NFL *

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, country singer and musician *

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Bill Callegari William Anthony Callegari Sr. (born September 23, 1941), is a businessman and civil engineer from Katy, a suburb of Houston, Texas, who was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives The Texas House of Representatives is the ...

, businessman, engineer, and a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Katy from 2001 to 2015 * The

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singer and songwriter *

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Representative *

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, thought leader *

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, quarterback in the

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for the

and the

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singer, pianist and songwriter *

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, college football player *

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, actress *

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, professional basketball player for the

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in the

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and McDonald's All American *

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, actress, stand-up comedian, and writer *

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fullback in the

Sammy Guevara Samuel George Guevara (born July 28, 1993) is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a member of the Jericho Appreciation Society. He is a record tying three-time former AEW TNT Champion. He also app ...

, Professional Wrestler from

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, model *

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in the

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MVP *

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, pro hockey player for the

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in the

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, singer *

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fighter *

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, actress and director, best known for her role as Gabrielle in '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' *

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, professional wrestler *

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, guitarist and vocalist of melodic progressive metal band

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, soldier *

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, actress and producer *

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for

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* Christian Cappis, professional soccer player at

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References

External links

City of Katy official website

Greater Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
* Harris County block book map (historical map showing portion in Harris County)
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