Katy TX Moving Companies

Katy, Texas

Katy is a colorful and affluent community located just 30 minutes due west of Houston, well known for its Southern hospitality and Texas charm. Katy represents a nice way to enjoy a safe, friendly family environment while still being close enough to the big city to enjoy the cultural diversity, entertainment, and business opportunities that go along with it. With a modest cost of living and a well-paid workforce, those moving to Katy will enjoy everything the city has to offer.

History:
There are two main reasons for the early settlement of this area first called Cane Island. First: people wanted farm land. Second: The Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad was completed and it was easier for people to get to the area. It was also easier to get farm products to market. The city of Katy was named for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. It was 1896 when Katy is first listed in Washington, D.C. as having a post office. The next year, 1897, saw the arrival of the Morrisons from Missouri, the Freemans from Iowa, and the Eule family from Germany. Many people in Katy date events in the town before and after "The Storm." The hurricane of September 8, 1900 that destroyed most of Galveston Island, southeast of Katy, also destroyed most of the buildings in Katy. The only buildings not damaged in any way were the homes of J.H. Wright and Mr. Featherston. These homes are still in Katy. The storm had such a dramatic affect on the town that it stands out in memory and so people talk of "before" and "after" the storm. After the storm, Katy rebuilt and continued to grow. The main industry has been the rice farming. In 1934, a gas field was discovered to the west of the town. Many wells were dug and a refining plant was built. This added a new side to the town's growth These industries are still an important part of the town today. Katy is historically an agricultural area with rice as the major crop and soybeans having been added as an alternate crop in the late 1950s. The Katy area has been the site of one of the United States largest gas fields since the early forties; this has added greatly to the economy of the area. Most recently the development of industrial sites, both east and west of Katy, have added more growth to this thriving economy.

Economy:
Katy is historically an agricultural area with rice the major crop. with soybeans having been added as an alternate crop in the late 1950s. The Katy area has been the site of one of the United States largest gas fields since the early forties; this has added greatly to the economy of the area. Most recently the development of industrial sites, both East and West of the City, have added growth to the economy. Recent statistics show that 34.2 percent of the employed persons 16 years and over are in management and professional fields, while 38.5 percent are technical, sales and administrative support personnel. Recent statistics show that 34.2 percent of the employed persons 16 years and over to be managerial and professional specialty, while 38.5 percent are technical, sales and administrative support personnel.

Tourism:
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club is the place to be for all the golf enthusiasts. This spectacular course designed by Greg Norman, offers a driving range, putting greens and a beautiful course where you can test your skills. After your round of golf, get down to business by heading over to the Katy Mills Mall. A large indoor mall with big name outlet stores such as Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Neiman Marcus outlet, Ralph Lauren and more. This great mall also offers a movie theater, carousel and a rock-climbing wall. Right outside the mall, grab a bite at Red Lobster, Fuddruckers, Chuckee Cheese or Los Cuscos. Next, check out Times Square. This family fun center offers bowling, arcade, laser tag, pool table and even a room for the adults offering big screens and cocktails. Finally, Bear Creek Park is where you can run into a flock of birds a pair of buffalos, ostriches and more. The park is also home to a golf course, soccer fields, and lots of space to run and bike ride.

Colleges/Universities:

• Houston Community College System
• University of Houston Cinco Ranch
• Houston Baptist University
• San Jacinto College-North Campus
• Rice University
• Prairie View A & M University

Interesting Facts:

• The Katy area has been the site of one of the country’s' largest gas fields since the early 1940s, which has been a great benefit to the economy of the area.
• People residing in Katy are called “Katyites.”