Originally from Boone, North Carolina, Andy Li is a graduate of East Carolina University with degrees in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and Political Science. While in school, he worked as a performing arts reporter, news, arts and copy editor and a columnist at the campus newspaper, The East Carolinian. He also had the privilege to work with NPR’s Next Generation Radio, a project for student journalists exploring radio news. Moving to Houston in May 2019, he now works as the reporter for the Conroe/Montgomery edition of Community Impact Newspaper.
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Steve and Sherice Garner originally opened SouthernQ BBQ and Catering as a food truck. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Big Poppa ($19.95) is a baked potato with sausage, brisket and a rib. (Courtesy SouthernQ BBQ and Catering)
The chopped beef sandwich ($9.95) is one of several sandwiches offered at the eatery. (Courtesy SouthernQ BBQ and Catering)
SouthernQ BBQ and Catering For more than 10 years, SouthernQ BBQ and Catering has served East Texas barbecue to the Spring community, blending classic flavors with Cajun concepts and family recipes.
Married couple Sherice and Steve Garner first began cooking barbecue as a ministry of The Daily Bread Church, but after being encouraged by their pastor, the Garners turned their hobby into a business. They opened a food truck in 2008 and eventually opened two storefronts: one on Kuykendahl Road in February 2015 and the other on Richey Road in March 2019.
“Although we lost a week of teaching and learning, we will do everything we can to make sure our students receive excellent support in catching up and staying on track,” McGown said.
McGown said several campuses had “minimal” damage due to the weather. As of press time, Klein ISD officials said the district was not able to say which schools were damaged nor how much damages will cost. The district is expected to return to normal operations Feb. 22.
“Our community has always come together in times of need and now is no different,” McGown said. “Campus leaders will be in touch with additional information for employees and families today.”
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