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Historic barbecue joint's imminent closure leads week's most-read stories

Dozier's BBQ will close this month.

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Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.

1. Iconic Fulshear barbecue favorite will soon shutter after 67 years. The historic barbecue joint suffered from declining revenues.

2. Talented chef leaving after 18 years at iconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant. The chef will reveal more about his future plans at a later date.

3. Meet the 3rd generation leader of an 80-year old Houston Tex-Mex staple. The restaurateur urges Houstonians to support family-owned businesses.

4. Chris Shepherd checks out a Spring Branch wine bar loaded with vintage bottles. "This place is about as legit as a wine bar gets."

5. Jonas Brothers celebrate RodeoHouston return by setting new attendance record. The night’s show made the case that pop groups can get better with age.

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Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot expands and more popular stories

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Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, beginning with new locations of hot brunch and burger spots. Plus, a Houston enclave is named the richest small town in Texas. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend via this guide.

1. Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot sweetens Sugar Land with new location. One of Houston’s most successful brunch spots has come to Sugar Land. Taste Bar + Kitchen opened its second location on December 10, in the former Veritas Steak & Seafood space.

2. Third location of Bun B's smash hit smash burger joint sets opening date. One of Houston’s most celebrated burger joints has arrived in Fort Bend County. Trill Burgers opened its new Missouri City location this week.

3. Eclectic comfort food restaurant to shutter after 21 years in Houston. A staple of the Galleria-area dining scene will soon serve its last meal. Grand Lux Cafe will close January 24, 2026.

Grand Lux Cafe beignets Grand Lux Cafe is known for its baked-to-order desserts. Grand Lux Cafe/Facebook

4. Airbnb pledges over $1 million to improve Houston before World Cup. Roughly 30,000 people are expected to stay in Airbnb properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With that in mind, the company has pledged over $1 million to various improvement projects in Houston.

5. This affluent Houston enclave is the richest small town in Texas. Affluent Houston neighbor Bellaire is cashing in as the richest small town in Texas for 2025, according to new study.

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