Directory:Katy, Texas

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Katy is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The city is located partially in the counties of Fort Bend, Waller, and Harris. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, Katy's population was 11,775.

Overview

Katy is named for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (commonly referred to as the "Katy Railroad", now a part of Union Pacific) that ran through Katy in the 19th century. Katy was once known as Cane Island. The name is derived from Cane Island Creek which runs just west of downtown. Cane Creek is a branch of Buffalo Bayou. The origins of the name Cane Island are believed to be from the fact that Katy was once a major sugar cane producer. The Houston suburb's prime attraction is the Katy Mills Mall. A secondary attraction is an unusual outdoor museum of Chinese culture and history called the Forbidden Gardens.

Katy has become one of the fastest growing upscale suburbs in Houston. Katy's Country charm mixed with it's posh master planned communities, acclaimed Katy ISD, current and future shopping centers, and upper class residents has made it one of the most sought after suburbs in the Houston area. Katy boasts several shopping centers, among them are the following: it's main shopping center is The Katy Mills Mall; one that is partially complete, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch; and two that will be completed in the future, The Village of Katy, a shopping and business center, and the West Grand Promenade, that is being developed by Simon Property Group.

Katy is home to the Igloo Corporation, an internationally known manufacturer of cooling and portable refrigeration products. Igloo Corporation consolidated all of their operations in Katy in 2003.

Businesses

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Geography

Katy is located at Template:Coor dms (29.792582, -95.822436)GR1.

According to the Directory:United States of America|Unites States]] Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.6 km² (10.7 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

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