About Us

Founded in 2011, Texas Sno started as a way to beat the heat and bring some New Orleans flavor to Katy, TX. Over the years, the business has grown tremendously, thanks to the amazing support of the local community.

Today, Texas Sno has over 15,000 loyal customers and serves everything from festivals and schools to private parties and local events. You can often find them at Turquoise Acres Ranch (3550 Schlipf Rd, Katy, TX) on weekends, bringing sweet relief during those hot Texas summers.

In August 2024, John and Alyssa Griffitt became the proud owners of Texas Sno. Longtime Katy residents and natives of New Orleans, they are passionate about both serving their community and creating the best possible snoballs. Their experience in New Orleans has given them an authentic understanding of the craft, and they’ve put their own Texas twist on this beloved treat.

When not working full-time in their engineering and family roles, you’ll likely see John and Alyssa working at the stand, eager to meet customers and build genuine relationships. The family—along with their children Mackenzie, John III, and Rhett—has embraced the opportunity to continue the legacy of serving authentic New Orleans-style snoballs in the heart of Katy.

What makes Texas Sno special? The ice! Using a SnoWizard ice-shaving machine, Texas Sno transforms blocks of ice into light, fluffy snow, topped with a wide array of vibrant, delicious flavors. Each snoball is crafted to perfection and served with a smile. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, you’re sure to love the soft, snow-like texture and refreshing flavors of Texas Sno!

Come by, say hello, and treat yourself to the best snoballs in Katy!

The Snoball: The World’s Oldest Frozen Treat

During the Roman Empire (27 B.C. to A.D. 395) snow was hauled from the mountain tops to the city. Syrup was added to make the world’s first frozen dessert, the snoball.

The first manufactured snow was made by hand tools such as a wood plane. Such tools can shave a block of ice into fluffy snow. Hand held ice shavers were designed solely to produce snoballs. Ice shavers made by numerous manufacturers were available in the late eighteen hundreds.

In New Orleans, the snoball cooling tradition was popularized around the 1920’s. As you can see, the snoball has a long and proud tradition. Texas Sno is happy to be a part of that tradition and to be bringing it to the Katy community.

It’s All About The Quality

  • We start out with filtered water to make our syrups and ice.
  • We order our concentrates straight from New Orleans and use only the best New Orleans blades and machinery.
  • The best, friendly service!

Hours & Location

Our base location is at the exciting  Turquoise Acres Ranch located at 3550 Schlipf Rd. Katy, TX 77493.

HOURS:

Saturday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

When we’re not catering private events, this is where we’ll be serving up your favorite snowballs! And the best part? We’re parked alongside the delicious Daddy Duncan’s BBQ.
Turquoise Acre Ranch is a 27-acre paradise featuring an air-conditioned venue for weddings, quinces, and birthday parties, a refreshing pool area, a stocked fishing pond, and an amazing petting farm with all kinds of wildlife.
Feel free to grab your snoball and/or BBQ and go, or enjoy your treat at the shaded picnic tables near the food truck. It’s a perfect spot to cool off and relax under the trees.
When you pull in, you’ll find us at the end of the driveway on the left-hand side. Parking is free, and no waiver is needed unless you’re joining in on ranch activities.
We can’t wait to see y’all there! Your support is crucial for us to stay open each weekend and possibly extend our hours this summer.

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Events & Catering

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