Texas News

Soup sold at H-E-B stores recalled for ‘life-threatening’ allergen

The Meal Simple brand of Red Lentil Dal Soup is being recalled because packages are mislabeled and may contain milk.

By Samara GerstleDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The Meal Simple brand of Red Lentil Dal Soup is being recalled because packages are mislabeled and may contain milk.

San Antonio Food Bank volunteers assist with a distribution.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Food Bank sharing record 4 million pounds of produce

The nonprofit credited local grocer H-E-B and its produce vendors for the record donations.

By Samara GerstleDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

News

San Antonio raises $1.6 million to help families in need as SNAP benefits expire

The funds will be be issued in the form of $150 H-E-B gift cards.

by Michael Karlis October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

The McAllen Produce Terminal Market in McAllen on April 14, 2022.

Texas News

SNAP cutoff could hurt Texas grocers and the rest of the economy, experts say

The ongoing government shutdown means more than $600 million per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump that money into the state economy.

by Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-area business’ bacon wins finalist slot in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best contest

Companies statewide compete in the annual event for cash prices and shelf space with the Alamo City-based supermarket chain.

by Kat Stinson August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based H-E-B unveils free-groceries-for-a-year giveaway in Super Bowl ad

The chain will give away one $7,000 gift card daily for the next 120 days.

by Sanford Nowlin February 10, 2025June 26, 2025

News

Boxing YouTuber Jake Paul bringing bath-product line to H-E-B shelves

Fresh from beating Mike Tyson, Paul wants you to smell like him for just $5.

by Stephanie Koithan December 13, 2024June 2, 2025

Arts

H-E-B celebrating 40th annual tree-lighting ceremony in San Antonio’s Travis Park this Friday

To celebrate the milestone, the grocery chain is offering free VIA rides and ice skating.

by Stephanie Koithan November 25, 2024June 2, 2025

Food & Drink

H-E-B plans $3.4 million remodel for Northwest San Antonio store

The work includes a complete remodel of the Grissom Road store’s 74,000-square-foot interior.

by Stephanie Koithan November 13, 2024July 14, 2025

News

San Antonio-based H-E-B finally accepting Apple Pay, other tap-to-pay options

San Antonio is the first city to benefit from the change, which the grocer plans to implement statewide.

by Stephanie Koithan October 7, 2024January 28, 2025

Food & Drink

Another San Antonio-area H-E-B will get a True Texas BBQ

The new location — the chain’s 10th in the San Antonio area — is projected to open in the spring.

by Stephanie Koithan September 25, 2024August 3, 2025

Food & Drink

H-E-B’s Central Market sets Guinness World Record for largest charcuterie board

The record was broken as part of the flagship store’s 30th anniversary celebration.

by Suzanne Townsend September 13, 2024July 1, 2025

News

San Antonio-based H-E-B asking for nominations of top teachers for annual award

H-E-B has awarded more than $14 million in funding to finalists, winners and their schools since introducing its Excellence in Education Awards.

by Suzanne Townsend August 23, 2024September 25, 2024

Food & Drink

Delivery service Favor crowns six San Antonio restaurants as winners in its annual awards

Winners were chosen for best Mexican food, Italian food, barbecue and other categories for each of Texas’ primary markets.

by Stephanie Koithan August 8, 2024June 20, 2025

Food & Drink

H-E-B opens another True Texas BBQ location in San Antonio

This marks the fourth location for the much-praised barbecue chain in San Antonio.

by Stephanie Koithan August 5, 2024August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Recall issued for Hill Country Fare potato salad sold at Texas H-E-B stores

The containers may contain pieces of hard plastic, according to officials with the San Antonio-based grocer.

by Sabrina Ye July 4, 2024July 9, 2025

Food & Drink

H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt makes $20 million personal donation to Texas food banks

The summer break can be significantly harder for families in need, since many children rely on school meal programs for breakfast and lunch.

by Nina Rangel June 7, 2024July 8, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based H-E-B to spend $10 million remodeling Castle Hills store

The plans come weeks after the grocery chain said it plans major upgrades to its Broadway Central Market store.

by Nina Rangel May 10, 2024June 18, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Texas Black Gold Garlic files for bankruptcy liquidation

In an online post late last year, the specialty food company said it had lost its production facility.

by Sanford Nowlin April 29, 2024July 26, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based H-E-B recalls Creamy Creations ice cream products

The affected products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico.

by Nina Rangel April 29, 2024August 5, 2025