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Mama Tina's Gumbo Reopens to Long Lines After Closure

3/21/2026

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Tina Knowles faced a March 16 closure of Mama Tina's Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo after a Houston Health Department complaint.
The stand reopened the next day after a follow-up inspection.
The booth quickly regained popularity, attracting long lines, including LeToya Luckett.
Knowles noted that recipes take up to 20 hours to prepare.
The stand will remain open until March 22.

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Story summary

Tina Knowles faced a March 16 closure of Mama Tina's Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo after a Houston Health Department complaint.
The stand reopened the next day after a follow-up inspection.
The booth quickly regained popularity, attracting long lines, including LeToya Luckett.
Knowles noted that recipes take up to 20 hours to prepare.
The stand will remain open until March 22.