Cimarron is an

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in Harris County,

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. It lies 40 km west of the heart of

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, and 6 km SE of Katy, at an elevation of .

History

Construction of the subdivision began in 1975, when the Homeowner association was incorporated, and the first house was constructed. The final house in the platted area was completed shortly after 1990. Home values in the subdivision remained stable through the oil bust of the mid-1980s, and through the late-2000s recession. Local realtor Veronica Mullenix said of this tendency: “I think it’s pride of ownership more than anything else."Johnson, Trish.
Location helps make Cimarron popular
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'', April 7, 2009 issue (retrieved March 25, 2010)

Education

Cimarron is in the

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. Residents are zoned to Cimarron Elementary School, West Memorial Junior High School, and

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Parks and recreation

The subdivision maintains a recreation complex for its residents, which includes a clubhouse, a playground, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.

References

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