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Houston declares 'John T. Toomey Day' as barbecue founder celebrates 98th birthday
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Hudspeth , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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A well-known figure in Houston's barbecue scene has reached a milestone birthday. Family and friends gathered to mark the occasion. The celebration took place at a local restaurant, where the founder
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Key takeaway The city has formally recognized the individual's contributions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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