Jay's BBQ Shack Named Best Texas-Style BBQ
Abilene restaurant earns top national ranking in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for Texas-style barbecue.
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Angry Cactus Will Open Abilene Location in October
The San Angelo-based restaurant will debut its second location on October 19, 2026, in Abilene.
Barbecue
Jay's BBQ Shack Took Top Barbecue Ranking
The Abilene restaurant has secured the first-place position in USA Today's Texas-style barbecue competition.
Baking
Baker Resumed Operations After Tornado Destroyed Business
Kendra Gabriel has returned to her baking business at the Vendor Village in Abilene.
