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H-E-B’s expansion in North Texas: How we got here, one grand opening at a time

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

H-E-B's recent announcement that it is building another store in Fort Worth generated a lot of excitement among fans of the Texas grocery giant. Here's a look at our coverage of H-E-B's overall expansion in North Texas.

The Hudson Oaks H-E-B on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

WHY ARE TEXANS SO OBSESSED WITH H-E-B GROCERY STORES? THE SECRETS BEHIND ITS SUCCESS

There’s more to H-E-B’s remarkable rise than its butter tortillas and Texas-first products. How one small shop in rural Texas grew into an unrivaled, iconic brand. | Published July 1, 2022 | Read Full Story by Jenny Rudolph

Euless and Bedford city officials break ground on Tarrant County’s third H-E-B the morning of Nov. 21, 2024. The new store is expected to bring 600 jobs to the area.

H-E-B BREAKS GROUND ON A NEW MID-CITIES STORE THAT WILL BE TARRANT COUNTY’S THIRD

The new H-E-B is the fifth location the grocer has under construction in the Metroplex. | Published November 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Harriet Ramos Kate Marijolovic

H-E-B BUYS MORE LAND IN NORTH TEXAS, THIS TIME NORTH OF FORT WORTH: 'IT'S A BIG DEAL.'

"A lot of people were surprised when we announced it," the mayor tells us. | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Elizabeth Campbell

H-E-B, Texas-based grocery chain, outranked its larger competitors to be named the best online grocery store, study said.

H-E-B IS THE BEST ONLINE GROCERY STORE, STUDY FINDS. WHICH GIANTS DID IT TOPPLE?

The Texas-based grocery store chain has a cult following that helped it outrank its competitors. | Published June 29, 2022 | Read Full Story by Aspen Pflughoeft

Shoppers rush through the doors of the Fort Worth Alliance H-E-B on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Hundreds lined up for the opening of the popular grocery store, the first in Fort Worth. By Amanda McCoy

HERE’S HOW MANY PEOPLE LINED UP FOR H-E-B’S OPENING IN FORT WORTH’S ALLIANCE

Here’s what time the first person was in line. | Published April 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Noah Alcala Bach

H-E-B opened its first grocery store in Tarrant County, along Heritage Trace Parkway in Alliance, in April 2024. The grocery store, seen here on Nov. 13, is helping drive more development in far north Fort Worth.

FORT WORTH GOT ITS FIRST H-E-B STORE IN 2024. NOW, DALLAS IS FINALLY GETTING ONE, TOO.

Those Dallas shoppers won't have to drive to suburbs any more for those warm butter tortillas. | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kate Marijolovic

H-E-B TO START CONSTRUCTION ON NEW LOCATION IN DENTON, CHAIN ANNOUNCES

Since 2022, the grocery store chain has opened seven locations in the Metroplex and currently has six new locations under construction in the area. | Published March 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

H-E-B TO OPEN ITS NEWEST DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX STORE IN MELISSA IN MAY

With two drive-thru options for shoppers, opening the new store is H-E-B’s latest move in its rapid North Texas expansion. | Published April 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kate Marijolovic

WHERE SHOULD H-E-B BUILD ITS NEXT STORE IN THE FORT WORTH REGION? TAKE OUR POLL

After learning H-E-B will build its second location in Fort Worth, we wondered: Which other areas on this side of the Metroplex should H-E-B consider next? | Published July 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt Leclercq

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.