San Marcos businesses have seen major updates, including construction beginning on the Home Depot and Rooms to Go and the opening of the city's third H-E-B. Check out 11 business updates from San Marcos.
Now open
H-E-B
The third H-E-B grocery store location in San Marcos celebrated its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 6. The 114,000-square-foot location will create over 400 jobs and increase food access for residents on the east side of I-35.
Coming soon
H-E-B Fresh Bites convenience store
The new H-E-B on McCarty Lane will soon be accompanied by the business's convenience store. The stop will feature a fuel station and car wash, and offer food from True Texas Tacos or Soflo Pizza.
The Home Depot
The 107,797-square-foot store will be the first in San Marcos and feature a 28,120-square-foot garden center. Construction on the $13 million development began in September next to the new H-E-B.
Paradis Vineyard & Winery
The locally owned and operated vineyard and winery will offer a variety of wines made from grapes grown in the Texas Hill Country. The winery features Cabernet and Viognier as the two signature wines from the vineyard’s 2025 harvest.
Rooms To Go
Construction on the upcoming Rooms To Go in San Marcos began in June. The 52,460-square-foot project is estimated to cost $7.87 million. Rooms To Go sells furniture for homes and outdoor spaces.
Timberland
The company, known for its iconic waterproof leather boots, will open a second San Marcos outlet location across the street from the existing business, located in the Tanger Outlets. The San Marcos Premium Outlets has listed the new location on its website.
In the news
Milestone Family & Youth Services
The organization, formerly known as the Greater San Marcos Youth Council, celebrated 40 years of service to children and families in Hays County. The organization has provided shelter and youth and family services since 1986, including counseling, parenting classes, advocacy, school-based programs, truancy intervention, crisis support and more.
Texas State University
The Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication launched a live football pregame show that gives students hands-on experience producing sports media. The show lets students produce media for a public audience.
Two P's & Calli's Boutique
The boutique is celebrating its 30th anniversary serving San Marcos and the surrounding region, including Kyle, New Braunfels and Canyon Lake. The business offers women’s clothing and accessories and home furnishings.
City of San Marcos
The city re-launched the San Marcos Business Owners Optimization, Support and Training, or SMTX BOOST, program. The program, formerly known as Think Business Improvement + Growth, or BIG, provides local businesses with free training, coaching and resources to grow their businesses.
Worth the trip
Terry Black's Barbecue
The Austin-based restaurant features classic barbecue staples like ribs, brisket and sausage.
Pressed Coffee Co.
The coffee shop, owned by Alyssa McConnico, offers specialty coffees, refreshers, matcha, pastries and more.
Closings
IKEA
IKEA announced it will not renew its lease for its small-format store in San Marcos, marking the store’s upcoming closure. The decision was influenced by the company's strategy to continue building its affordable, accessible and sustainable future.
