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'Outrageous cost of beef' blamed in closure of award-winning Texas barbecue restaurant
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Eric Henrikson , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more details on the closure of this award-winning barbecue restaurant, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.
A barbecue restaurant near Austin, Texas, is set to close. The high cost of beef is considered a possible factor in this decision. The restaurant in question has received awards for its barbecue, indicating a level of quality and reputation.
However, details about the closure and its exact causes are limited in the available information. For more details on the closure of this award-winning barbecue restaurant, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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