Katy, Texas History | Railroads, Rice, Hurricanes I-10 Discover the history of Katy, TX—from Karankawa tribal lands and early Cane Island settlement to the arrival of the MKT “Katy” Railroad, the rise of rice farming, survival after the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, and the growth sparked by Interstate 10. This video highlights key moments that shaped Katy into one of Texas’ fastest-growing communities—built on deep roots and still writing its next chapter. #KatyTX #KatyTexas #KatyTXHistory #History