H-E-B announced plans Thursday evening to open a store in Denton, according to a news release.
Denton鈥檚 first H-E-B store will be located at Hillwood鈥檚 Landmark development, on more than 20 acres at the northwest corner of Interstate 35W and Robson Ranch Road.
鈥淲hile the purchase of the property is not yet finalized, construction on the store is expected to begin this spring,鈥� according to release.
H-E-B plans to share additional details at a groundbreaking ceremony to be announced at a later date.
鈥淭his is a rapidly growing area, and we are excited to introduce this new H-E-B store to Denton and surrounding towns.鈥� Mabrie Jackson, managing director of public affairs for H-E-B and Central Market, said in the release. 鈥淲e look forward to meeting our new neighbors and sharing more details soon.鈥�
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth said H-E-B鈥檚 announcement shows 鈥淒enton鈥檚 appeal as an ideal location for businesses looking to invest in the future.鈥�
鈥淭he City of Denton is proud to welcome one of our region鈥檚 most respected retailers as the new H-E-B store will not only provide convenient access to high-quality groceries but also creates new job opportunities for our residents, further supporting our commitment to economic development and community well-being,鈥� Hudspeth said in an email Thursday evening. 鈥�... H-E-B values sourcing local products and supporting small businesses aligning with our own efforts to foster a thriving, community-driven economy.
H-E-B鈥檚 announcement appeared shortly after the Argyle Planning and Zoning Commission voted March 7 to recommend for a multiphase development on 124 acres at the southwest corner of I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, Monday.
鈥淭he mixed-use project could include a 150,000-square-foot H-E-B grocery store, a Baylor Scott & White wellness campus and more,鈥� WFAA reported.
On Thursday night, Jackson told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the new location on the northwest corner is happening 鈥渋nstead of鈥� the location on the southwest corner.
San Antonio-based H-E-B at the corner of West University Drive and Bonnie Brae Street since 2015. The land behind Torchy鈥檚 Tacos still sits vacant. A spokesperson said in 2021 that H-E-B often buys real estate around Texas while planning 鈥渇or future needs.鈥�
