WESLACO, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Jaime Fuentes, General Manager, cuts beef brisket at Teddy's Barbecue on October 31, 2026 in Weslaco, Texas. Rising beef costs are putting severe financial pressure on Texas barbecue joints and consumers, driven by a 75-year low in the U.S. cattle herd, droughts, and high operational expenses. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)