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FoodAbilene's Jay's BBQ Shack takes No. 1 on USA Today's Texas-style barbecue listIf you've stood in line at Jay's BBQ Shack, you're in good company now. USA Today's 10Best Awards put the Abilene spot at No. 1 on its Texas-style barbecue picks worth the road trip, after a panel of experts nominated restaurants and readers voted. KTXS reported the win follows weeks of voting and community support.Today’s editionRead

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From CultureMap Dallas and Abilene Reporter-News, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. CultureMap Dallas17 hours ago

    Dallas BBQ joint is 'worth the road trip,' says USA Today

    The top "Texas-style" barbecue isn't all in the state, a new 10Best Awards ranking from USA Today finds. But six of the 10 restaurants on the list are in Texas, with Abilene taking the top spot. Just one Dallas barbecue joint - BBQ DNA - made the list.

  2. Abilene Reporter-NewsNov. 2

    Abilene's Jay's BBQ Shack earns top spot in national BBQ rankings

    Abilene just earned some serious barbecue bragging rights.

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  • VeteransThe Taylor County Veteran Service Office is hosting a free Veterans Day feast Sat., Nov.

    The Taylor County Veteran Service Office is hosting a free Veterans Day feast Sat., Nov. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Round Building at the Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Texas Highway 36. The menu includes chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: BigCountryHomepage.com

  • Jay's BBQJay's BBQ Shack at 602 S. 11th St. was named the nation's Best Texas-Style BBQ Restaurant in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

    Jay's BBQ Shack at 602 S. 11th St. was named the nation's Best Texas-Style BBQ Restaurant in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Abilene Reporter-News