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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-4-14 Euless Articles Albertsons to close two North Texas stores, cut 138 jobs, filings show Employees have been told that Albertsons grocery stores in Fort Worth and Euless are closing on or before April 25, according to the company. Author: Justin Freiman Published: 12:25 PM CDT March 27, 2026 Updated: 8:47 AM CDT March 28, 2026 DALLAS — Two Albertsons grocery stores in North Texas are set to close in April, affecting a total of 138 employees, according to notices filed with the state. The Albertsons closures come as competition among grocery retailers continues to grow across the region, with companies like H-E-B, Whole Foods Market and Walmart opening new locations. The closures were detailed in Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission by Albertsons Companies. In one notice, the company said it informed employees on March 9, 2026, about the closure of its store at 1155 N. Main Street in Euless. “On Monday, March 9, 2026, we had meetings to notify our associates of the closure of Albertsons Store No. 0106,” the company wrote. “There are 82 associates currently assigned to Albertsons Store 0106.” The filing states the Euless store is scheduled to close to the public on or before April 25, 2026. A second WARN notice outlines plans to close another location at 6700 W. Freeway in Fort Worth. That store employs 56 workers. The Fort Worth store is also expected to close on or before April 25, 2026. The filings, which impact 138 employees, note “Opportunities for continued employment at other company locations are available and it is our intent to place as many associates as possible.” Albertsons Companies operates more than 2,200 stores nationwide under several banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Market Street and Tom Thumb. In North Texas, Tom Thumb opened a new grocery store in Denton in December 2025. The company also closed two Tom Thumb locations last year, one in Plano and one in Allen. Euless asks voters to approve 20 amendments to the City Charter in May Election Day is May 2; Early voting begins Monday, April 20, and runs through Tuesday, April 28. By Alexis Garcia • Published April 1, 2026 • Updated on April 1, 2026 at 3:28 pm The city of Euless is asking voters to approve amendments to the City Charter in May. The city charter election includes 20 propositions, A-T. The purpose of the Charter Amendment Election is to bring the City of Euless’s Charter into alignment with current state law and to update provisions that have not been revised since 1995. Voters can approve or disapprove of any or all of the propositions. Euless Proposition A: Non-substantive Language Revisions Updated language on the Home Rule Charter to improve clarity and consistency Euless Proposition B: City Streets and Public Property Add public parks and public rights-of-way to the list of properties the City oversees and maintains Euless Proposition C: Boundaries Clarifies that changes to city boundaries can only happen through methods allowed by state law, such as annexation or boundary adjustments Euless Proposition D: City Council Qualifications Sets minimum qualifications for City Council member to match state law Increases the minimum age to serve on City Council from 18 to 21 Euless Proposition E: City Council Qualifications Neither the Mayor nor any City Councilmember shall hold any other public office, paid or unpaid that is incompatible under state law Euless Proposition F: Removal of Mayor or City Councilmember Defines what qualifies as incompetency or official misconduct that could lead to removal of the Mayor or a City Councilmember Euless Proposition G: City Council Vacancies Allows City Council to fill short-term City Council vacancies either by appointment or special election Outlines the process for making appointments to fill City Council vacancy with less than 12 months left in the term Euless Proposition H: Duties and Meetings of the City Council Clarifies City Council powers and procedures Defines the roles of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Sets a quorum of five members Establishes meeting rules and allows removal for repeated absences Updates ordinance adoption procedures and makes the Charter available online Euless Proposition I: City Boards Reorganizes the City Charter for clarity and consistency Affirms that City Council has the authority to create boards and commissions and appoint their members, while removing outdated, board-specific rules from the Charter Euless Proposition J: Elections Updates election rules to fully follow state law Removes outdated or conflicting provisions Euless Proposition K: City Manager Recognizes that the City Manager will be engaged pursuant to an employment agreement which will contain any provisions regarding residency or other terms of employment Euless Proposition L: City Secretary Allows the City Secretary to be hired under an employment agreement that outlines duties and complies with state law Euless Proposition M: City Attorney Clarifies how City Attorneys are appointed Definite City Attorney duties Euless Proposition N: Municipal Court Updates how municipal judges and court staff are appointed to match state law and current city procedures Euless Proposition O: Finance Aligns the City's budget and audit processes with state law Euless Proposition P: Bonds and Indebtedness Clarifies that the City may issue bonds and incur debt only as allowed and approved under state law Euless Proposition Q: Franchises and Public Utilities Updates rules for utility franchises Confirms the City's authority to control the use of streets, parks and public spaces as allowed by state law Euless Proposition R: City Contracts Revises rules limiting City officials and employees from having personal financial interests in City contracts, with limited exceptions Euless Proposition S: Nepotism Updates nepotism rules to match state law by allowing continued employment for certain previously hired employees Proposition T: Miscellaneous provisions Removes outdated rules from the City Charter Allows everyday procedures like purchasing, permits and property safety to be handled under state law or local City ordinances instead. Election Day is May 2, with early voting running from Monday, April 20, to Tuesday, April 28. For more information, visit the City of Euless elections website. The new H-E-B in Euless looks nearly finished. When will it open? By Fousia Abdullahi April 11, 2026 5:25 AM Construction on the new H-E-B along Texas 121 in Euless appears to be nearing completion. H-E-B broke ground on the 126,000-square-foot store in November 2024 at the corner of Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Boulevard, down the street from Glade Park’s shopping center. The store is near the neighboring cities of Euless, Bedford and Colleyville, where residents are eagerly awaiting the grand opening of what will be the third H-E-B in Tarrant County. This past February, the grocer held a job fair for 600 positions to work at the new Mid-Cities store. Construction on the building and parking lot have been coming along quickly over the last few weeks, and the store’s signage has been installed on the front of the building. The pharmacy side of the store is also moving along with the sign-up on that side as well. Fousia Abdullahi fousia.abdullahi@star-telegram.com While some are concerned about traffic in the area, construction of a new signal on Cheek - Sparger, between Heritage Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard, is still underway. The city of Bedford said it’s working with Euless and TxDOT on a traffic signal between Heritage and Texas 121. H-E-B has said it planned to open in “summer 2026.” The retailer isn’t confirming an opening date yet, according to a newsletter from the city of Bedford, but the opening could be as early as late spring. Work on the gas station and car wash also looks to be almost complete. Fousia Abdullahi fousia.abdullahi@star-telegram.com With its expansion into the Metroplex, H-E-B has opened stores in Allen, Frisco, Fort Worth’s Alliance, Mansfield, Prosper and Melissa. Dallas is getting its first H-E-B, too. In July, H-E-B announced it is building a second Fort Worth location, after Alliance, in the Walsh development off Interstate 20 just west of the Parker County line. H-E-B said this week it has nothing new to announce about Fort Worth stores, but there is movement on land the retailer owns in far north Fort Worth, suggesting it may have plans for a location there sooner rather than later. This month, H-E-B is holding job fairs for upcoming stores in Irving and Murphy. The Irving H-E-B job fair will be April 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the H-E-B Irving staffing office, 8101 Ridgepoint Drive, Suite 200. The H-E-B in Murphy, just east of Plano, will hold its job fair the following day on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hiring office in Richardson, 3301 Matrix Drive, Suite 100. All applications must be completed prior to the job fairs. All available positions and applications are on careers.heb.com. Applicants can also text “JOB817” to 81931 to be directed to available positions for Irving. Text “JOB818” to 81931 to be directed to all available Murphy positions. H-E-B, with headquarters in San Antonio, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico and employs over 175,000 people. UFL coach, former NFL star Ted Ginn Jr. arrested for DWI in North Texas By Amber Kite Published April 12, 2026 2:33pm EDT Texas FOX Local The Brief Columbus Aviators head coach and former NFL star Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested for DWI in Euless early Saturday, just a day before his team’s game in Frisco. Ginn has been released on bond and issued an apology; offensive coordinator Todd Haley will serve as acting head coach for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Renegades. UFL officials are currently gathering more information regarding the incident, while the legal investigation into the Class B misdemeanor charge remains ongoing. EULESS, Texas - Ted Ginn Jr., head coach of the UFL’s Columbus Aviators and a former NFL standout, was arrested early Saturday morning on a driving while intoxicated charge, just one day before his team was scheduled to play in Frisco. Ted Ginn Jr. arrested What we know: Euless Police Department records show officers stopped Ginn’s vehicle for traffic violations in the 100 block of W. Euless Blvd. at 12:58 a.m. on April 11. Following an investigation at the scene, the 41-year-old was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor. Ginn was initially held at the Euless Jail before being transferred to the Tarrant County Jail. Records show he has since been released after posting a $1,000 personal bond. The arrest comes at a critical time for the Columbus Aviators, who are set to face the Dallas Renegades on Sunday. UFL officials confirmed they are aware of the incident and are "in the process of gathering more information." In the interim, the team announced that offensive coordinator Todd Haley will serve as acting head coach for Sunday's game. What they're saying: Ginn addressed the arrest in a statement released Sunday morning. "I made a serious mistake and take full responsibility for my actions," Ginn said. "I’ve always believed in accountability, and now it’s my turn to live that standard." Dig deeper: Ginn, a former Ohio State standout, played 14 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver and return specialist for teams including the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints before transitioning to coaching in the United Football League. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.