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Is Texas barbecue bigger than brisket?

Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Charlie Sharpe, Texas Standard, Houston Public Media · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn discusses how pitmasters can avoid the smoke of rising beef prices.

Why this matters in Spring

The proposed FEMA map's impact on Harris County Precinct 3, which includes parts of the Spring area, would be significant, with over a 100% increase in homes in a floodplain. This change would likely affect residents' insurance rates and property values, particularly in areas prone to flooding near the Grand Parkway and Interstate 45. The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 4, which serve the Spring community, may also need to adapt their emergency response plans to account for the updated flood maps. As the county reviews and potentially adopts these new maps, Spring residents should pay close attention to how the changes could affect their daily lives, from flood insurance costs to evacuation routes. The Spring ISD and Klein ISD school districts may also need to reassess their own emergency preparedness plans in light of the updated flood risk assessments.

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Category: local · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Charlie Sharpe, Texas Standard, Houston Public Media
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Source published	Jul 24, 2026
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Is Texas barbecue bigger than brisket?

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