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10,000 lbs. of brisket? Inside the pit room at Truth BBQ as they gear up for RodeoHouston

HOUSTON – You can alllllllmost step outside and smell the BBQ in the air - that’s how close we are to kicking off the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

But if you can’t wait for the Rodeo to start, we’ve got a perfect spot to get your BBQ fix in ahead of time.

Founded in 2015 in Brenham Texas, Truth BBQ has grown from a small roadside shack -- to one of the most celebrated barbecue joints in Texas.

And for the first time ever, they will be operating inside NRG Stadium for RodeoHouston this year!

Founder and self-taught pitmaster Leonard Botello IV, who’s philosophy is “keep it simple,” will be introducing an exciting selection of new sides and entrees while refining some of Truth’s most iconic dishes.

TRUTH BBQ plans to serve up jaw-dropping amounts of their signature brisket at the Rodeo around 10,000 pounds over three weeks!

Also in partnership with Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Garden & Gun hosts their second annual Rodeo Smoke Show at TRUTH BBQ to kick off the highly anticipated Houston Rodeo.

Click HERE for tickets and info.

Watch as Lauren Kelly gets a peek at how it all comes together with co-owners, Leonard and Abbie Botello.


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Texas girl, favorite aunt, lucky wife, dog mom, Diet Coke connoisseur.

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