06/03/2026
Sandy White graduated from West Valley High School in 1977. Her memories are crowded with the tastes, sights, and smells of Longhorn Barbecue.
“We’d go there after church with my family as a special treat,” Sandy said. “My friends and I would go to Longhorn after school and get some fries. Even just walking by it, the smell brings back all the good memories of growing up.”
That’s why, when Sandy heard we were celebrating 70 years in business, she had to share her story and her husband's picture, as he finished off some food from Longhorn during a recent date night.
“Our intent was just to get a couple of sandwiches and take them to a park and have a little picnic,” Sandy said. “Then Ron decided we should get some ribs. Then it was like ‘Oh! I love the macaroni salad!’ Then we decided to wait for our food in the bar and have an ice-cold beer. He had his ribs, broke out his sandwich, and I figured it was a photo op! After all, eating is his happy place.”
Thanks, Sandy! We’ll keep tending the pits for your next date night!