x
Breaking News
More () »

H-E-B limits store hours, updates purchasing limits to increase product availability amidst coronavirus

H-E-B said the limited hours will allow its partners time to better stock shelves overnight.

AUSTIN, Texas — H-E-B announced on Saturday it would be adjusting its hours to open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. at all stores starting on March 15.

According to H-E-B, these revised hours would help to better serve customers and improve product availability. H-E-B said this will allow its partners time to better stock shelves overnight.

Additionally, stores will have reduced services in delis, bakeries and floral departments. H-E-B announced its restaurants would be temporarily closed until further notice so its partners can further assist customers in the store.

H-E-B continued to caution Texans against overbuying while encouraging preparedness. On Sunday, the company updated the list of products they have placed a limit-per-transaction on, which includes many canned foods, toilet paper, cleaning products and more.

RELATED:

Certain Texas commercial trucking regulations waived to expedite supply delivery to mitigate COVID-19 impact

Texas governor declares statewide public health disaster over coronavirus

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster in Texas on Friday. On Saturday, Gov. Abbott suspended certain commercial trucking regulations in Texas to help expedite the delivery of supplies.

More of KVUE's coronavirus coverage can be found online.

For up-to-date information on the virus, visit the CDC's website.

WATCH: H-E-B limiting how many sanitizers, wipes customers can buy

PEOPLE ARE ALSO READING:

3 diagnosed with coronavirus in Austin area: What you need to know

Coronavirus: What does a 'presumptive positive' case of COVID-19 mean?

77-year-old movie captures the sights of a bygone Austin

Hays County reports first 'presumptive' COVID-19 case

Before You Leave, Check This Out