ALDI opened its first Tomball location Thursday morning at 8615 Hufsmith Road. The store's opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting, gift card giveaway, samples and sweepstakes. German-based ALDI, a low-cost grocery store chain, offers a variety of groceries and home goods, including fresh produce, choice meats, organic and gluten-free options, and baby products. The retailer has more than 1,600 stores in 35 states. The Tomball store features a modern layout, natural lighting and environmentally friendly building materials in addition to an expanded produce section, officials said. [g-slider gid="227371" width="100%" height="55%"] ALDI 8615 Hufsmith Road, Tomball Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. www.aldi.us