Serving Texas in the areas surrounding Houston

Katy is located just 25 miles west of downtown Houston. The greater Katy area has a population of approximately 340,000. Katy was once the prairie hunting ground of the Karankawa Indian tribes. In 1895 the town site was laid out. The name may have come from the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway or “MKT” running through the area. The 1900 hurricane destroyed many buildings, but citizens rebuilt. In 1945 the City of Katy was formally incorporated. Katy has a number of offerings for history enthusiasts. Learn about historic passenger trains at the restored Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Depot. View agricultural and pioneer history artifacts at the Katy Heritage Museum. Walk or drive to visit the Ancestral Homes of Katy markers. Or enjoy outdoor activities and historic buildings at Heritage Park. Historic downtown Katy offers shopping, food, and fun. Enjoy unique beer, food trucks, and live music at the No Label Brewery. And Typhoon Texas, a 43-acre waterpark, is a great way to cool off in the summer heat.