DEVELOPMENT
BY BRIAN RASH
New H E B with BBQ restaurant to open fall 2024 in eastern P ugerville
The H E B Grocery Co. announced construction has begun on what will be the company's largest store in the P ugerville-Hutto area. What’s happening? The announce- ment came July 12 during an invite-only groundbreaking event at 2641 E. P ugerville Parkway, where the 127,000-square-foot store will be located, across from the Baylor Scott & White hospital. Zooming in: The company did not specify cost, but in March, H E B led a pair of construction permits with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicating a total investment of $48 million. H E B Public A airs manager Johnny Mojica said the company plans to hire more than 500 employees at the new store, which will become the third with a P ugerville address.
The breakdown: The release states the new H E B will come with several features and amenities, including a True Texas BBQ restaurant. Also of note: During the ground- breaking, H E B ocials made dona- tions to several local organizations. Those include: • P ugerville Education Foundation: $5,000 • Circle of Hope Community Center: $5,000 • For the Children: $5,000 • American Legion Kerlin-Lyerly Post No. 154: $5,000 Quote of note: “This store ... is a plus because a lot of our development obviously is moving and going east, and we have a lot of challenges in meeting the expectations of citizens on this side,” P ugerville Mayor Victor Gonzales said.
STORE AMENITIES The new H-E-B in P ugerville will include several departments. Full-service bakery and tortilleria
Deli
Wine and beer department with sampling stations Full-service meat market and seafood center
A groundbreaking event for a new H E B grocery store in P ugerville took place July 12.
True Texas BBQ restaurant
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Cooking Connection area
Sushiya station
Texas Backyard station with outdoor products
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