As the state becomes more urban, so does its barbecue. So why does a small-town family feud feel so important?

Craft barbecue may get all the headlines, but old-school barbecue is the engine that powers the economy of Texas barbecue.

T]the once common idea that the best Texas barbecue comes from long-running small-town operations is increasingly obsolete. In 2003, the Texas legislature declared Lockhart, a small town about ...

I've never had such delicious barbecue. You know how they say everything is bigger and better in Texas? Well, I can say that's definitely the case when it comes to the barbeque joints. Sure, I've had ...

Lockhart’s BBQ isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a labor of love. The owners, inspired by the barbecue traditions of ...

the Texas Monthly Barbecue Fest in Lockhart and the Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival in Tyler, are usually one meaty day. Lone Star Smokeout is three days. “Over the past 12 years, our team has ...

Nestled in the heart of Royal Oak, Lockhart’s BBQ stands as a beacon of hope for those seeking authentic, Texas-style ...

the Texas Monthly Barbecue Fest in Lockhart and the Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival in Tyler, Lone Star Smokeout is three days. “Over the past 12 years, our team has learned a lot about how to ...

I was hoping that, like Lockhart, Waco would become a barbecue destination," Black said. "Austin is overflowing with barbecue places. In Dallas, we're just a few blocks from Pecan Lodge.