Brenham, Texas (CNN) When outsiders think of rural Texas, their thoughts tend to run toward cactus, tumbleweeds, oil derricks, coyotes and armadillos, cowboys and pickup trucks. The historic Simon Theatre has taken on new life as part of The Barnhill Center, a meeting and event space in downtown Brenham. The historic Simon Theatre has taken on new life as part of The Barnhill Center, a meeting and event space in downtown Brenham. Leonard Botello, owner of Truth BBQ in Brenham, Texas, boxes up a brisket sandwich. Leonard Botello, owner of Truth BBQ in Brenham, Texas, boxes up a brisket sandwich.

Source: CNN January 31, 2017 12:27 UTC