Community rallies behind Sunnyside eatery "The Shack," fighting for legacy amid hardship

In the Sunnyside neighborhood of Houston, "The Shack," a family-run restaurant, has ignited a wave of community backing as it faces economic challenges. When mounting costs jeopardized its survival, Lakeisha Randle-Koontz, the daughter of the restaurant's founders, made an online appeal that touched hearts and inspired action. Now, as customers flock to support, Randle-Koontz emphasizes the importance of local entrepreneurship and its impact, aspiring to embolden a new generation in her community to believe in self-reliance and the power of communal support.