A long-standing restaurant in the area is shutting down. Barbecue Inn, a fixture in Independence Heights, is closing its doors after 80 years of operation. The news drew many food lovers to the establishment for one last visit.

Some patrons waited for hours, lining up outside the door, to get a final taste of the restaurant's offerings, including shrimp and fried chicken. Further details about the closure are available from Houston Public Media, which reported on the restaurant's last days of operation and the community's response to the news.