H-E-B Opens Its Doors in Forney: VIP Preview Serves Up BBQ, Fresh Finds and a Welcome to Town
FORNEY — On a brisk morning this week, a group of lucky VIPs got a first look inside H-E-B’s newest store on U.S. Highway 80 — and it was worth the buzz. The sneak preview, held ahead of the public grand opening, included a guided tour of the store and a meal at the in-store True Texas BBQ restaurant, a taste of what many Forney shoppers have been waiting for.
Walking in, the layout will feel familiar to anyone who’s shopped at H-E-B recently: wide aisles, a full produce section showcasing local and seasonal items, ready-to-eat counters, and specialty departments designed for quick meals and family dinners. The Forney location lists several staple H-E-B offerings — Meal Simple ready meals, Sushiya sushi, take-and-bake pizza, a hot soup bar, full pharmacy services, curbside pickup and home delivery.
The star attraction for many preview guests was the True Texas BBQ, which operates inside the store and also offers drive-thru and pickup options at some H-E-B locations. During the preview attendees sampled smoked brisket sandwiches and other BBQ favorites — the kind of warm, Texas-style comfort food that H-E-B has folded into several of its North Texas openings. Forney’s True Texas BBQ location lists dine-in and drive-thru hours and catering availability, adding another quick-dining option to the growing east-Dallas food scene.
The Forney opening date was adjusted slightly due to recent winter weather, with the public opening scheduled for February 4, 2026 after a postponement from an earlier date.
Beyond groceries and prepared food, H-E-B’s concept for modern stores aims to be a one-stop hub for busy families: pharmacy with drive-thru, curbside pickup, online delivery, and specialty services like catering and nutrition support. At the preview, store staff walked VIPs through tech features like the pickup flow and pointed out convenience options that parents and working customers often appreciate. Those amenities are part of H-E-B’s broader push in the DFW market to combine supermarket staples with restaurant-style convenience.
Locals at the preview noted that H-E-B’s arrival will likely bring both convenience and competition to the area’s grocery scene. For many Forney families, the new store means easier access to brand-name and private-label groceries, fresh prepared meals, and services that save time on weeknights. It also means job opportunities for the community as the new location ramps up. (H-E-B typically staffs each new store with a full team of store associates and service personnel.)
Expect initial grand-opening promotions and crowds on opening day — if you want to skip lines, consider shopping midweek or using curbside pickup.
For the Forney Chronicle: this opening is more than a new grocery store — it’s a signal that retail and dining options in Forney are growing, and it gives residents another community hub for groceries, quick meals and services.
Forney Chronicle staff attended the VIP preview, sampled the smoky True Texas BBQ, and toured the store firsthand—and it’s clear H-E-B isn’t just opening another grocery store in Forney, it’s raising the bar. The new location delivers the convenience, quality, and scale residents have been waiting for.
