Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the square footage of the store
After nearly three years of construction and renovations, grocer H-E-B's longest-standing Austin store reopened with a new look and new amenities on Dec. 4.
The backstory
Located on the corner of South Congress Avenue and Oltorf Street, the H-E-B opened in 1957 with 25,000 square feet and later expanded to 69,000 square feet. The store was demolished in February 2022 to begin reconstruction, and a temporary H-E-B opened up across the street at 2301 S. Congress Ave., Austin.
