A long-standing restaurant in the area is closing its doors. Barbecue Inn, a staple in Independence Heights, has been in operation for 80 years. The restaurant's final days drew large crowds, with some guests waiting hours for a last chance to dine there.

Popular items on the menu included shrimp and fried chicken, which attracted many to wait in line. Further details about the closure are available from Houston Public Media, which reported on the event and the community's response to the restaurant's closing.