With a proclamation that the "Great BBQ Drought of 2018" is finally over, Hays Co. Bar-B-Que announced Wednesday it would be reopening its restaurant at 1612 S. I-35, San Marcos, on Saturday. The restaurant closed Feb. 12 so workers could demolish the current building, create a new parking lot and finish the new, larger building on the same lot. The restaurant will open at 11 a.m. Saturday. 512-392-6000. www.hayscobbq.com

Hear Ye!! Hear Ye!! The Great BBQ Drought of 2018 is finally over! It's finally official we passed our inspections & will officially be open on Saturday @11:00! Thanks for your prayers and patience! Please retweet & let all your friend know that the BBQ drought is finally over!!

— Hays Co. Bar-B-Que (@Hayscobbq) March 22, 2018