New Round Rock H-E-B in early development stages, city official says

Grocery store chain H-E-B and the City of Round Rock are in the early planning stages of bringing a new store to the north end of the city.

City and H-E-B officials have already held a predevelopment meeting to discuss building the new grocery store, said Peter Wysocki, Round Rock Planning and Services director, on Oct. 9. The location being considered is on the north side of University Boulevard between University Oaks Boulevard and Oakmont Drive.

“There is a strong indication [H-E-B is] going to build there,” Wysocki said. “They could theoretically break ground there by the end of the year.”

Wysocki said the land being proposed for the grocery store is co-owned by H-E-B and Austin-based developer Barshop & Oles. Neither company responded to requests for comments regarding the development.

Wysocki said the developers have not yet applied for a site development permit, the final step required before building permits can be issued.

There are currently no grocery store options for shoppers in the immediate vicinity of I-35 and University Boulevard. The closest H-E-B to the intersection is at 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., 3.5 miles away.

“We believe it’s a good location from a matter of convenience for residents of that area,” Wysocki said.

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Central Market Please!!!

My wife and I currently make at least one trip to the central market on Lamar a month, and know of several others who do so as well. If HEB would consider a Central market in this area, we would frequent it over other locations on at least a weekly basis. The area around the proposed location consists of moderate to higher-end homes, which typically indicates a higher than average income level. These are the people who would be willing to pay a premium for Central Market's product offerings.

Posted by Roman March 16, 2013 14:53:48
yeah for HEB

Wahooo! Its gonna be on my street
So Close to me!
Can't wait!

Posted by nadia February 26, 2013 15:03:22
Central market please

There are too few options for healthy food in round rock. We dont need another HEB , a central market would be great!

Posted by Jules January 04, 2013 16:27:19
HEB

People in Teravista have nothing to complain about. 3.5 miles to a store. Try living in Hutto and driving 8 miles to the nearest store. We have over 20,000 residents and HEB has no interest in putting in even a small HEB.

Posted by Ed January 01, 2013 11:35:59