Katy is a city in the

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. It is in 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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of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. The population was 21,894 at the 2020 census. 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 U.S. Route 90 (today

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) into

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. Katy obtained its name when the MKT Railroad dropped its Missouri waypoint and the junction became known as the KT stop. 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 Katy Mills Mall, Katy High School's football dominance (eight state-championships), and its historic town square along the former right-of-way of the MKT railroad.

History

First Bridge Over Cane Island Creek circa 1895

The City of Katy sits on Karankawa tribal lands. European colonist's first record of contact with tribe is in 1528. Over the next 250 years the area was trafficked by French and Spanish European colonists seeking land and trade opportunities. By 1779, the Karakawa were at war with Spanish settlers. In 1790 the war ended and shortly after settlement begins. In the early 1800s Katy came be to be 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. Freed slaves and their families including Thomas (Mary) Robinson and Milto McGinnis, along with Mr. Crawford, Peter Black, and John Sills 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", and since the railroad company and its trains held a key depot station located today's city, the general location came to be known as 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 Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. All but three of the original Katy homes were lost in the storm—The Wright House, The Featherson House, and The Morrison-Freeman House. Despite this, three major homes were built in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane and another six more over the following decade. Cane Island was rebuilt quickly and continued to grow. Humble Oil opened the Katy Gas Field in 1943, which went on to become one of the principal suppliers of allied forces and eventually became one of the most productive gas fields in the State of Texas. Today, what was Humble Oil is now Exxon which continues to operate and oversee the expansive underground pipeline network in the region. In 1945 the City of Katy was incorporated. C. L. Baird was the first mayor. The city's limits 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. Large sections of the K-T railway were removed to allow for the I-10 expansion, officially marking the end of passenger rail through the region. I-10 was widened further in 2008 to 14 lanes with TXDOT plans for additional widening forthcoming.

Geography

The City of Katy is located at the three-border junction of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, along

, west of downtown

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and east of Sealy. According to the

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

". Old Towne Katy refers to the portion of Katy that was incorporated in 1945. Its boundaries, as defined by the Katy Independent School Divisions zoning, run 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 Cinco Ranch, Green Trails, Grayson Lakes, Seven Meadows, Pine Mill Ranch, Silver Ranch, Firethorne, Grand Lakes, and Young Ranch. It also encompasses suburban developments from the 1970s and 1980s, such as Memorial Parkway, Kelliwood and Nottingham Country. Old Towne Katy's new residential 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.Adams, Carol. ''Historic Katy,'' (2012), HPN, .

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. The area is located in the Western Gulf Coastal Grasslands, or the coastal prairie.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 21,894 people, 7,199 households, 5,804 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 7,563 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 59.3%

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, 6.8%

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, 0.7% Native American, 7.8% Asian, 0.1%

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, 9.9% from some other races and 15.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 28.0% of the population. Places of worship in the modern-day Katy area represent non-denominations as well as the denominations of

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, and

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Economy

Several corporations are headquartered in areas surrounding Katy.

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is headquartered west of Katy in unincorporated Waller County.

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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 Katy Mills shopping mall. In August 2010, H-E-B Food & Drug opened a new 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, in proximity to the City of Katy, was established. This multicultural dining, shopping and residential area is anchored by Asian grocer, HMart and Japanese book retailer

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. Cultural activities held in Katy Asian Town include

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with lion dancing 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 Harris, Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County portion of Katy is under Fort Bend County Precinct Three headed by Andy Meyers. Harris Health System (Harris County's hospital district) 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 charity hospital which the county contracts with.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

People who live in Katy are zoned to schools in the

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. 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

* Zelma Hutsell Elementary School * Katy Elementary School * WoodCreek Elementary School * Bryant Elementary School * Robertson Elementary School * Maydell Jenks Elementary School * Bonnie Holland Elementary School

Middle schools

* Katy Junior High School * WoodCreek Junior High School * Beckendorff Junior High School * Seven Lakes Junior High School

High schools

* Katy High School, 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. * Seven Lakes High School

Charter and private schools

The following schools operate outside of Katy ISD's jurisdiction: * Aristoi Classical Academy is a K-12

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in Katy. * Mirus Academy is an

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in the city center, serving 8th - 12th grades.

Colleges

Katy ISD (and therefore the City of Katy) is served by the Houston Community College System. HCC Northwest College operates the Katy Campus in an unincorporated section of Harris County. Areas in Waller County are additionally in the service area of

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. The Bible Seminary offers non-denominational college-level Bible study and ministry training, including a variety of graduate-level master's programs. 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 Harris County Public Library (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

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(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

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operates the Katy Station at Millers

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. Megabus.com stops at Katy Mills en route between

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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: *

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in unincorporated Waller County * West Houston Airport in unincorporated Harris County Privately owned airports for private use include: * Hoffpauir Airport in unincorporated Harris County * Cardiff Brothers Airport in unincorporated Fort Bend County Area airports with commercial airline service include

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and William P. Hobby Airport, both of which are in Houston.

Notable people

* Rodney Anderson, former NFL running back *

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, country singer and musician * Kimberly Caldwell, ''American Idol'' contestant, singer, actress, television hostess * Bill Callegari, businessman, engineer, and a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Katy from 2001 to 2015 * Christian Cappis, soccer player who represented the

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at a youth level * The Catt family, 21st-century bank robbing family''I Would Only Rob Banks for My Family''
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singer and songwriter * Dan Crenshaw,

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Greater Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
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