CITY OF KATY, Texas – The city’s displaced iconic geese sculpture has officially found its permanent home at the newly completed Katy Corner in the city’s Historic Town Square.
The beloved artwork created by Official Texas State Sculptor Edd Hayes has now been permanently installed at the 25-by-25-foot public space located at the southwest corner of the historic square, directly across from City Hall at Second Street and Avenue C.
A Permanent Downtown Landmark
The sculpture, which was previously displaced from its Interstate 10 location near Pin Oak Road due to a Texas Department of Transportation freeway expansion project, has completed its journey from temporary storage to its new permanent downtown location.
From Freeway to Town Square
The geese sculpture’s journey began when TxDOT’s construction project necessitated its removal from the I-10 corridor. After months in storage following the City Council’s March 2024 authorization of the relocation plan, the sculpture underwent cleaning and sealing by its original creator before being permanently installed at its new downtown location.
The installation required significant underground electrical work and specialized foundation preparation, with construction crews pouring cement and completing the infrastructure needed to support the substantial artwork.
Community Gathering Space
Katy Corner represents the final phase of the city’s multi-year downtown renovation project. The space has quickly become a popular gathering spot for families and community events, with the geese sculpture serving as both an artistic focal point and a symbol of Katy’s agricultural heritage…