Katy, Texas
Katy is a city located partially in Fort Bend County, partially in Waller County and partially in Harris County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,775.
Named for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (or "K-T") that ran through it in the 19th century, the Houston suburb's prime attraction is the Katy Mills Mall. Renee Zellweger was born in Katy, and baseball player Roger Clemens lives there.
Geography
Katy is located at 29°47'33" North, 95°49'21" West (29.792582, -95.822436)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.6 km² (10.7 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Trivia
Katy residents often split the city into two informal sections: Old Katy (or Katy Proper) and New Katy. Significant economic and demographic differences exist between the two areas. Old Katy lies more or less north of I-10, and encompasses the downtown area. The opposite is true of New Katy, which lies more or less south of I-10 and includes the Ken Lay YMCA and the myriad Cinco Ranch neighborhoods.
