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Booming Texas sports bar bounds into Katy with a covered patio and 48 TVs

A Dallas-based sports bar has expanded its presence in the Houston area. BoomerJack’s Grill & Bar is now open in Katy.

Located in the Katy Grand Shopping Center (1110 Grand West Boulevard), the new BoomerJack’s occupies more than 12,000 square feet, divided into an approximately 7,500-square-foot interior and a 4,500-square foot patio. It joins the concept’s first Houston location that opened in Webster last year. A third outpost will open next year in Tomball (The Grand at 249 and Grand Parkway).

“We’re thrilled to continue growing in the Houston area with this new BoomerJack’s location,” said Brent Tipps, CEO and Founder of On Deck Concepts. “The response from the community has been incredible, and we’re excited to bring even more great food, drinks, and game-day energy to local residents and visitors. Every time you step into a BoomerJack’s, our goal is to help you unwind, relax, and enjoy yourself.”

Just in time for football season and the baseball playoffs, the new BoomerJack’s has 48, 85-inch TVs and a massive, 32-foot by 9-foot video wall. The patio is climate controlled with heaters, misters, fans, and shades that can be pulled down to keep diners comfortable.

BoomerJack’s also takes pride in its food. Dishes are prepared fresh daily, including a wide array of sauces and dressings. Highlights include fried pickles, skillet queso, and a double-double smash burger topped with bacon, American cheese, bacon jam, and black pepper mayo.

Locations feature an extensive selection of draft and packaged beers alongside a full bar. Daily drink specials, lunch specials, and other offers have earned BoomerJack’s a reputation for affordability. It is also known to be kid and dog friendly.

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Courtesy of BoomerJack's Grill & Bar

BoomerJack's serves a double-patty smash burger.

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an offer he couldn't refuse

Exclusive: Killen's Barbecue will soon shutter in The Woodlands

Killen's barbecue meat platter with sides

Photo by Robert Jacob Lerma

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Fans of Killen’s Barbecue’s location in The Woodlands have a days to make one last visit. The restaurant will close this Sunday, December 7, chef-owner Ronnie Killen tells CultureMap.

Open since 2021, Killen says that he’s in final negotiations to sell the location at 8800 Six Pines Dr. to Whataburger for a new location of the iconic Texas fast food restaurant. Neither the original location of Killen’s Barbecue in Pearland nor its Cypress location are affected by the closure of The Woodlands and will remain open.

“Whataburger made me a deal I couldn’t pass up. It would take 10 years to do that kind of revenue,” Killen writes in a text, adding that the company recently made a significant payment to keep the deal’s window open through the end of the year.

He added that the costs to operate the restaurant have gone up significantly. As one example, a cord of wood cost $175 when he opened the first Killen’s Barbecue in 2013. It costs $475 now, he writes.

If the deal falls through, Killen states that he could look for a new buyer or convert the restaurant into a second location of Killen’s Burger, the retro-styled burger joint he operates in Pearland.

The restaurant’s closure had been expected since February, when Killen sold The Woodlands’ location of Killen's Steakhouse. At the time, Killen said he also planned to find a buyer for his barbecue joint in the bustling suburb. He cited the driving distance from Pearland to The Woodlands as one reason he chose to divest both locations. He still operates Killen's Steakhouse in Pearland, comfort food restaurant Killen's near the Heights, Killen's Burger, and three other locations of Killen's Barbecue.

As it approaches its 13th anniversary in the spring, Killen’s Barbecue remains a vital part of Houston’s barbecue scene. The restaurant recently earned an honorable mention from Texas Monthly and holds a Bib Gourmand designation in the Michelin Guide. In July, it opened a new location at Hobby Airport.

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