Before I became the Houston Chronicle's barbecue columnist, a 2010 lunch at Barbecue Inn with future Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn helped shape my path as a food writer.

After 80 years of serving Houston diners, one of the city's longtime dining institutions is shutting its doors for good.

Said one longtime local: "It feels like the burning of the Library at Alexandria." ...

Houston's Barbecue Inn, known for its fried chicken, will close Saturday after 80 years, ending a longtime Oak Forest ...

Harris County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a married couple in their 70s at a Cypress home. The couple’s son discovered their bodies and called 911, leading ...

Houston's iconic Barbecue Inn is closing after nearly 80 years, drawing longtime customers back for one final meal before its ...

A line wrapped around the building on Saturday as the iconic eatery, known for fried chicken, shrimp, barbecue, and more, ...

Houston’s Barbecue Inn is expected to serve its final plates this Saturday, ending an 80-year run for one of the city’s most ...

News of the closure brought customers to the restaurant on Thursday, starting a line that was wrapping around the business by ...

A staple of Houston’s dining scene is saying farewell. Barbecue Inn will close after service on August 1, the Houston ...

Houston’s historic Barbecue Inn in Independence Heights announces closing due to rising costs. It'll close for good after ...

Wah Coffee, 6560 Greatwood Parkway, will celebrate its grand opening August 1 in Sugar Land. It will be the third location in the Greater Houston area, adding to the spots in Montrose and Richmond.