How This Sad Barbecue Tray Became a Meme, Then an Artwork, Then a Cash Cow

After years of online mocking by barbecue fans, “Brooklyn BBQ” is now being auctioned as an NFT. The starting bid is about $10,000. [Texas Monthly Today] Jul 23, 2021 # business [How This Sad Barbecue Tray Became a Meme, Then an Artwork, Then a Cash Cow]( After years of online mocking by barbecue fans, “Brooklyn BBQ” is now being auctioned as an NFT. The starting bid is about $10,000. [Read Story]( in other news sports [🏈 Texas and Oklahoma Joining the SEC Would Kill the Big 12]( The reported move would mean big bucks for the Longhorns and the Sooners, while leaving Baylor, Texas Tech, and TCU out in the cold. [Read Story]( tacos [🌮 Farewell to El Paso’s H&H Car Wash and Coffee Shop]( At this old-school spot, you could get your dusty pickup washed while munching on a taco or an omelet. [Read Story]( sports [🏊 After the World’s Shortest Retirement, UT Swim Coach Comes Back for More]( Four decades on the job and 15 national championships apparently weren't enough for 79-year-old Eddie Reese. [Read Story]( don't miss out [Subscribe Now and Save 33%]( Join our community of proud Texans. [Offer ends soon!]( more of the latest # FILM & TV [Raúl Castillo Is Ready for His Big Break]( The McAllen-bred actor and writer, 43, was a fan favorite on HBO’s Looking. Now he’s poised to become an action star. [Read Story]( # ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT [Time-Travel to 1920s El Paso at the Gardner Hotel]( Plus: guitarist Cameron Knowler’s new album, Connie Britton in The White Lotus, and a good ol’ country drive. [Read Story]( # music [On the ‘Geto Boys Reloaded’ Podcast, It’s the Message, Not the Music]( Pioneering Houston rappers Willie D and Scarface reunite for a show that’s all about their community, not about them. [Read Story]( 2021 OLYMPICS [Texans to Watch in Tokyo: A Daily Guide]( The games begin today! Check this email each morning for a daily calendar of upcoming events. Here's whom to watch this weekend: - Fri, 8:30 p.m. [Courtney and Kelley Hurley]( (Fencing) - Fri, 9 p.m. [Lawson Craddock]( (Road Cycling) - Sat, 4 a.m. [Courtney and Kelley Hurley]( (Fencing) - Sat, 6:43 a.m. Simone Manuel (Swimming) - Sat, 7:30 p.m. [Simone Biles]( (Gymnastics) - Sat, 9:45 p.m. Simone Manuel (Swimming) - Sat, 9:50 p.m. [Simone Biles]( (Gymnastics) - Sun, 1:10 a.m. [Simone Biles]( (Gymnastics) - Sun, 3 a.m. [Virginia "Ginny" Fuchs]( (Boxing) - Sun, 3:05 a.m. [Simone Biles]( (Gymnastics) - Sun, 6:20 a.m. [Simone Biles]( (Gymnastics) Times are subject to change. Some events are dependent on athletes' advancement. # Trending Online - [Pecos Jane Has a Name]( - [Texas and Oklahoma Joining the SEC Would Kill the Big 12]( - [Mac’s Bar-B-Que in Dallas Will Close After 66 Years]( - [Leon Bridges After Dark]( - [Jefe’s Tex-Mex BBQ Successfully Combines the Two Most Texan Cuisines]( # [Join Our Community of Proud Texans from $2/month!]( 2.5 million readers can’t be wrong. Subscribe today and don’t miss a single story. [Subscribe]( Limited-Time Offer [Texas Monthly]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( You are receiving this message because you signed up for our newsletters. Want more? Check out [our other newsletters](. P.O. Box 1569, Austin, TX 78767 [View Online]( [Manage Your Preferences]( [Unsubscribe](