Tina Knowles' Gumbo Booth Reopens After Brief Shutdown by Health Department at Houston Rodeo
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By Angel Saunders
Published on March 19, 2026.
Tina Knowles' gumbo pop-up booth at the Houston Rodeo was temporarily shut down by health department officials during the event. The 72-year-old businesswoman, mother to daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, was serving up Mama Tina’s Gumbo at a Houston Livestock Show and Rio Expo booth from March 2 through March 22. However, officials temporarily halted the food production and issued a temporary closure of the booth due to a complaint investigation. The Houston Health Department confirmed that the vendor was cooperative with the department's recommendations and passed a subsequent inspection. Despite the brief interruption, customers were eager to buy Tina's signature gumbo.
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