Continuing its expansion into West Texas, H-E-B has unveiled plans to open its first store in Lubbock next year. Set to open its doors in late 2020, the more than 120,000-square-foot store, which will be located at 114th and Quaker, will be a shopping destination with a top-quality product assortment — available at H-E-B’s celebrated low prices.

Customers will find all the signature features and conveniences they expect from H-E-B, with many new and expanded product selections. Some distinctive features include a fuel station with car wash, a Texas Tech collegiate shop, which will be fully stocked with licensed Texas Tech apparel and accessories, and a True Texas BBQ, H-E-B’s lauded barbecue restaurant that was recently named best barbecue chain in Texas by Texas Monthly and a top barbecue chain in the nation by Thrillist, which will include indoor and outdoor seating.

H-E-B has tailored the store’s design to reflect the look, feel and traditions unique to Lubbock, emphasizing the hometown West Texas flair. Designed in-house, several H-E-B Partners (employees) working on the project, including the lead manager of design, are Texas Tech University graduates. With construction set to begin early next year, the store will be built with environmental sustainability in mind, incorporating several energy efficient inclusions such as CO2 refrigeration units and LED lighting.

“The wait for Lubbock residents is finally over. We’re extremely excited to announce that H-E-B is coming to the Hub City,” said Scott McClelland, President of H-E-B Food & Drug. “Our locations across West Texas continue to thrive, and the Lubbock store will allow us to answer the long-standing call for an H-E-B in this community.”

Additional, store highlights include:

•  H-E-B Pharmacy with two-lane drive-thru service and dietitian office offering nutritional services

•  Meal Simple department with fresh, convenient chef-inspired meals prepared in store

•    Seafood department with fresh fish and seafood, and in-house steamers for steamed seafood upon request and grab-and-go options

•   Meat market with Prime, natural, and organic meats, dry-age beef and fully-cooked options

•   Large beer and wine section with extensive craft beer selection and wine tasting kiosk

•   Deli department with expanded cheese selection

•   Cooking Connection with live demonstrations and samplings for easy recipes to make at home

•   A bakery department featuring handmade artisan breads, cakes and tortilla machine

•   Healthy Living department with bulk food items, sports nutrition products and supplements