That rice needed a way to get to market. 
Enter the MKT Railroad—the Missouri-
Kansas-Texas Railroad, but who’s got 
time for all that? 
As we move into the mid-1900s, Katy's fortunes 
took a dynamic turn with the discovery of 
natural gas fields in 1934. Humble Oil (now 
Exxon) opened the Katy Gas Plant in 1943. This 
didn't just drive economic growth; it fostered 
a sense of community and progress. While the 
land that now comprises Grange wasn’t part of 
the plant, it was intricately linked through miles 
of piping that once channeled gas to the facility. 
This historical connection adds another layer 
to Grange’s rich narrative, blending industrial 
heritage with modern community life.
S T R I K I N G  I T  B I G
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HOW KATY GOT 
ITS NAME.
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