Katy, TX is a small city located in the greater Houston metropolitan area. It is known for its charming historic downtown area, which features beautiful old buildings, streets lined with trees and plenty of shopping and dining options. The city is also home to several parks and recreational facilities including golf courses, sports fields, lakes and trails. Katy also boasts numerous annual festivals and events that draw locals and visitors alike. Overall, Katy residents can enjoy a relaxed pace of life while still having access to the amenities of a large city nearby.
People who visit Katy generally have positive reviews about the area. Visitors often remark on how friendly and welcoming locals are as well as how affordable housing options are compared to other cities in the region. Many visitors also appreciate the wide range of activities available in this small town - from outdoor recreation to cultural attractions like theatres and museums. Furthermore, people love the strong sense of community that permeates throughout Katy's tight-knit neighborhoods.
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Tolerable living for Texas - 9/19/2006
Let me be frank.. I really can't stand living in Texas. The Houston/Katy area is not my home but I have lived here for 5 years. I hate the climate, the traffic, the size and the city of Houston as a whole. However since I have to work here for now, I must say living in Katy has made it tolerable.
Katy is about 21 miles West of Houston. Katy is not in a flood zone and thats huge here in Houston area. Katy schools are suppose to be very good (not that it matters to me much as we do not have children). Katy has multiple restaurants and access to a large Mills Mall. The homes are very affordable in Katy. You can get a 2000 sq ft home for under $140,000 in many areas. Traffic in katy isn't quite as bad as Houston but if you need to go downtown then you will have to fight the traffic.
Obviously the climate isn't any different that Houston. Katy just doesn't get as much of the rain. Flooding is normally not a problem in Katy and it is not in a flood zone. There
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swamp - 6/17/2006
Stifling heat and humidity nine months each year, a real
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Religion - 3/24/2006
many different denominations of christian churches and many of each. Very
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