H-E-B Outlines Expansion Plans For Texas State Capital
The Texas state capital is on the radar for H-E-B as the regional grocer plans to open six new stores and remodel and renovate six current locations across the Austin metroplex.
In East Austin, the retailer plans a new H-E-B at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon. Expected to open in late 2027, the new location will give H-E-B a presence in an underserved area that is seeing a surge in popular growth.
On the city’s East Side, the grocer recently opened the doors to its third location in Pflugerville, a store that includes the first True Texas BBQ location in the city. In October, H-E-B started construction on a 106,000-square-foot store in Manor, which is expected to open in late 2025. Major renovations and expansion were recently completed at the Tech Ridge H-E-B at Parmer Lane and I-35, and the retailer has plans to update and expand the Ed Bluestein H‑E‑B, a project estimated to start in 2026.
Outside the Eastern Crescent, H-E-B has plans for store renovations in Kyle, Bastrop, and other locations in the greater Austin area. Additional store openings are in the works including Georgetown and San Marcos, with new locations set to open in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
On Dec. 4, H-E-B’s new South Congress store will officially open to the community. At more than 145,000 square feet, the multi-level store will include a ground level with indoor and outdoor dining, a second level with a large assortment of products, and three levels of above-ground parking with more than 500 spaces.
H-E-B is also evaluating sites across the city. This includes Del Valle, where H-E-B anticipates that the property the retailer has owned for several years will be sold back to the developer, who has expressed their intent to exercise their re-purchase option on the land. Despite the sale, H-E-B remains committed to supporting this community.
“At H-E-B, we’re always looking for ways to invest in our stores and the community. This level of investment takes years of planning, and we are incredibly excited to continue providing the greater Austin area with stores that are new, expanded, and remodeled” said Cathy Harm, H-E-B’s senior vice president, Central Texas Region. “As we look for ways to serve even more Texans, we also remain committed to support those in need and uplift our communities where we operate and beyond.”
