H-E-B helps expand economic growth in Hays County

From News 8 Austin, January 6, 2009...

It was another busy day as trucks moved in and out of H-E-B's General Merchandise Distribution Center in San Marcos.

Now, thanks to incentives offered by the City of San Marcos and Hays County, the center will nearly double in size over the next 20 years.

San Marcos' economic development director said the city is anxious for the project.

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Tax breaks convince HEB to expand in San Marcos

From Austin Business Journal, December 18, 2008...

HEB Grocery Co. plans to acquire 47 acres in San Marcos adjacent to its current 75-acre distribution warehouse tract at 2301 Hunter Road, and will expand the warehouse, adding approximately 320 new jobs over a 20-year period.

An official with HEB confirms that the company has put the property under contract.

The San Marcos City Council approved economic development incentives of $1.35 million over that 20-year period to support the expansion.

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HEB and City of Austin to Start Pilot Recycling Program

From Austin Business Journal, August 21, 2008...

H.E. Butt Grocery Co. and the city of Austin will launch a pilot recycling collection program for paper and cardboard at four Austin HEB stores. The four locations include:

1) 7010 Hwy 71 West (Oak Hill);
2) 6900 Brodie Lane;
3) 7025 Village Center; and
4) 6001 W. Parmer Lane.

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