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Houston Grocery Stores Adjust Hours Amid Winter Storm, H-E-B and Kroger Amend Operations for Public Safety

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Published on January 26, 2026
Houston Grocery Stores Adjust Hours Amid Winter Storm, H-E-B and Kroger Amend Operations for Public SafetySource: Google Street View

Due to the winter storm in Houston, H-E-B stores are opening at 8 a.m. instead of their usual time but will close as normal. Regular hours are expected to resume on Monday, as reported by Click2Houston 

Houston stores, including Joe V’s Smart Shop, Central Market, and Houston Mi Tienda, have adjusted hours due to the winter storm, with Kroger closing all Greater Houston locations at 8 p.m. and Walmart advising customers to check local store hours. Despite late starts, deliveries and restocking continue, and residents are stocking up on essentials like water, toilet paper, and food in preparation for the freeze.

Kroger said they aim to "support our communities with keeping our stores open," balancing operations with public safety. Community members, such as nurse Paula Alleman, have made last-minute trips to gather supplies, showing how Houstonians are preparing for the storm-affected weekend, as per Houston Chronicle.