Central Texas Style BBQ serves Pearland through all conditions KTRK Share: "We know people need food," said owner Ruth LeClere. "However we can do it, we do it." Central Texas bought a generator after Hurricane Ike knocked their power out in 2008. As a result, they've been able to provide food through a variety of natural disasters. They haven't had to close since the current storm left many Texans cold, in the dark, and without water. "It's a good thing that Central Texas BBQ is open," said customer Harry St. Clair. "Pretty much everything in Pearland is shut down." LeClere says they've been able to stay open until 5pm most days, selling whatever they've been able to get their hands on.