Texas Hill Country News
Central Texas H-E-Bs Were Full of Customers Getting Ready for the Incoming Winter Storm
Even though Monday saw temperatures in the 60s in Central Texas, people knew that the cold air was coming through soon along with sleet, snow, and freezing rain. Since schools were going to be closed and many were told not to come into work, Texans planned to hibernate with enough food and drinks to last however long they were going to be contained in their homes due to the winter storm. If you’re going to be cooped up, why not have a feast?
News stations like KSAT and KENS 5 reported that H-E-B stores, in particular, were chocked full of customers on Monday, causing many Texans to tweet about the long lines due to the “snowpocalypse.” Funnily, in the photos, people are barely bundled up, showing how drastic the temperature change would be.
Umm, Kyle HEB is so busy I think my produce will be spoiled by the time I get out of here. pic.twitter.com/GM1JeLABUA
— Mr. Nathan Schmidt (@LHS_Schmidt) January 15, 2018
It’s going to snow tomorrow (and by tomorrow, I mean ONE DAY) here in Austin. Naturally, the impeding death from the <1 of snow from the snowpocolypse has caused wide spread panic in these parts. Send prayers! #PrayforTexas #Snowpocolypse2018 #Atxweather #atx pic.twitter.com/OHez5NkFLf
— Michael Adams (@MichaelAdamsAAS) January 15, 2018
Austin is really good at queso. And overreacting #atxwx #HEB pic.twitter.com/9qPD2IsW8t
— Suz (@suzfiles) January 16, 2018
This dudes look at @heb today says it all. #SNOWpocalypse pic.twitter.com/iUpq2NITGc
— Aaron 🍖🔥🍺🏒⚽️ ∞ (@Ahaley) January 15, 2018
@HEB in Kyle was crazy. Are we prepping for a #WinterStorm or #doomsday? pic.twitter.com/IP8l9HIVFw
— Leia Downs (@leiadowns1) January 15, 2018
Legal proof the #winterstorm is on its way. Tortillas at @HEB are almost gone!❄️🌬❄️ pic.twitter.com/Nz4shpMuIJ
— GonzalesTXPolice (@Gonzales_Police) January 16, 2018
When natural disasters like the pending ice storm in Austin threaten our state, @HEB simply squares its jaw, says #ComeAtMeBro, then staffs every single checkout aisle and loads up on all the key supplies. They are the best. #TexasForever #ATXIceStorm pic.twitter.com/PdE6noQqtx
— Andrew Barlow (@barlandrew) January 15, 2018
KXAN pointed out, “If you’re planning on making a last minute run to your local grocery store, keep in mind that this is going to be a single day event.” But it was of no use. As they also stated, the winter storm would be the “most significant winter event since February 2011,” and that’s certainly enough to get Texans to their nearest H-E-B pronto!