A well-known figure in Texas barbecue is retiring after a long career. Roy Pérez, a pitmaster at Kreuz Market, is leaving his position after 39 years. He has been tending the pits at this iconic barbecue joint for nearly four decades.

Kreuz Market is a notable establishment in the state's barbecue scene. Pérez's decision to retire marks the end of an era for the market. Further details about Roy Pérez's retirement and his time at Kreuz Market are available from CBS Austin.