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KATY |
| Approximately thirty miles west of
downtown Houston on I-10 (Katy Freeway) is the city of Katy, once a small
farm community and now an area of upscale subdivisions populated by oil
and gas professionals who work at companies in the "Energy Corridor" along
the freeway. Katy offers a small town atmosphere that fosters a community
of caring neighbors and lifelong friends. Many homes in Katy have towering
oaks and stately pines, and housing ranges from apartments to small
ranches to estate homes.
In addition to some well known stores, Katy has many small shops and boutiques where top-quality, originally-designed craft items can be purchased. The Katy Mills Mall will offer Katy residents a mecca of large and small stores at one location in the very near future. Katy is zoned and has areas available for all types of businesses, schools, shopping, churches and family living. The city is home to many upscale communities including Green Trails, Kelliwood and Nottingham Country. Housing costs range from $70,000 to $1 million or more. The region’s newest country club recently was finished in Katy, and golf course lots still are available. The Katy Independent School District works closely with the community to provide exemplary education opportunities. As a result, KISD schools have won the National Recognition Award for Elementary Education, Exemplary Performance Awards, and 11 schools were selected as Texas Successful Schools by the Texas Education Agency. More than 80 percent of KISD high school graduates pursue higher education at colleges or other institutions. |