CENTRAL TEXAS — Due to severe icy weather, H-E-B stores located across Central Texas will be opening two hours later than normal this morning.
The following store locations will be opening at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1:
- Belton
- Copperas Cove
- Gatesville
- Harker Heights
- Killeen (all store locations)
- Marlin
- Mexia
- Temple (all store locations)
- Waco (all store locations)
H-E-B is also confirming that both their curbside and home delivery services may reflect limited availability in certain areas.
The grocery chain has since released the following statement:
“At H-E-B, our top priority is taking care of Texas, and we are committed to helping our fellow Texans in any situation our company and communities might face,"
"Across our business, we are familiar with and regularly prepare for extreme weather events,
"Our dedicated Partners – at our stores, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and transportation team – are ready and well-equipped to serve our customers with the products they need,
"In preparation of the inclement winter weather, we are taking precautions to protect and support our Partners and our stores,
"Any out-of-stocks are temporary,
"Our Partners restock shelves with more product throughout the day,
"Additionally, H-E-B has prioritized conserving energy across our business to do our part to help preserve the energy grid in Texas,” said H-E-B.