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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-5-26 Euless Articles These Euless high schoolers are looking to increase eye health awareness by Ismael M. Belkoura May 19, 2026 6:27 pm From left: Linh Bui, Prashid Lamichhane and Ryan Shivakoti all serve in leadership positions at Ocura, an eye health advocacy initiative started in Euless. (Ismael M. Belkoura | Fort Worth Report) When Prashid Lamichhane first experienced a migraine with aura symptoms a couple of years ago, he didn’t know what was going on. For about 30 minutes, he saw shimmering zigzagging lines that grew in size. The condition, which has no cure, came out of nowhere, Lamichhane said. “The first time was kind of scary,” the 16-year-old said. “I thought I was losing my vision.” As Lamichhane learned more about the neurological condition, he realized very little eye health information was readily accessible. And despite the fact that many people have problems with their eyes — ranging from astigmatism to color blindness to dry eye — most don’t talk about it. Lamichhane decided to do something in 2024 and created Ocura Eye Health. What started as a local initiative at Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD’s Trinity High School has expanded its influence and helped create the city of Euless’s Eye Health Awareness Week in March. Ocura is looking to become a nonprofit this summer. “We didn’t really know what the clear goal was,” Lamichhane said. “We just had a team, and we just knew we were gonna do something with eye health and awareness in our community. Seeing these different positive reactions from people through online comments motivated us to further pursue this cause.” The group has primarily promoted its work through online outreach and events, such as informative social media posts, publicly accessible webinars and presentations to local students, covering topics such as ocular migraines and vision care. Ocura envisions more in-person events for the community. “I feel like you would get more people (involved with) a program or initiative if you connected with them in-person rather than just (through) a presentation,” said Ryan Shivakoti, head of financial outreach at Ocura. The organization also looks to connect prospective medical students with mentors in the industry and the academic space. International expansion is also important for the group. Ocura has already given a presentation at the Nightingale School in Kathmandu, Nepal, but the organization is searching for more international officers to host other informative sessions for young students. “As we gained momentum, we decided to scale it up and become more virtual internationally,” Lamichhane said. The support from family members and teachers in the Euless community has been instrumental in inspiring the high schoolers’ efforts, Lamichhane said. “We got a lot of positive responses from people that also had different eye health issues within our community. People outside our community were also supportive of it, and they were commenting really positive things (on social media),” he said. “And that just further motivated us to kind of pursue what we thought was right.” H-E-B grocery store opens in Euless to serve Mid-Cities By Tracy DeLatte Published May 20, 2026 11:37 AM CDT Euless FOX 4 H-E-B officially opened its newest North Texas location in Euless at 6 a.m. Wednesday, following a private ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store serves the "Mid-Cities" area (Hurst, Euless, and Bedford) as part of the grocery giant's rapid and highly anticipated regional expansion. More growth is on the horizon, with additional stores currently planned for cities including Dallas, Irving, Carrollton, and Denton. EULESS, Texas - North Texas’ newest H-E-B grocery store opened on Wednesday. H-E-B in HEB What's new: Doors for the store on Rio Grande Boulevard in Euless opened at 6 a.m. to a line of customers. There was also a private ribbon cutting on Tuesday, along with lunch inside the store at True Texas BBQ. This new H-E-B store will serve the HEB or Mid-Cities area, which includes the cities of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. H-E-B in North Texas Big picture view: Over the past few years, the San Antonio-based grocery chain has made its expansion into North Texas, bringing a cult-like following. People have lined up for hours before new store openings in hopes of being one of the first shoppers. The chain has locations in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Prosper, Melissa, Rockwall, Forney, Fort Worth, Hudson Oaks, Mansfield, Burleson, Waxahachie, Cleburne, Granbury, Corsicana, and Ennis. Additional stores are planned in Dallas, Irving, Carrollton, Denton, Robson Ranch, Walsh Ranch, and Murphy. The company also operates other retail brands, including Central Market and Joe V’s Smart Shop in the North Texas area. May 20, 2026 H-E-B opens Mid-Cities store to serve Hurst- Euless-Bedford community in North Texas New store includes 50th True Texas BBQ location in the state H-E-B officially opened its Mid-Cities H-E-B store, making it the 12th H-E-B location the retailer has opened in the DFW Metroplex. Along with this newest location, the company also opened its 50th True Texas BBQ restaurant. The 126,000-square-foot Mid-Cities H-E-B joins 11 other H-E-B stores and three Joe V’s Smart Shop locations the retailer has opened in the area since 2022. H-E-B also operates six Central Market locations throughout north Texas. The new store is at 2105 Rio Grande Blvd. in Euless, which is located at the northwest corner of Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Blvd. in Tarrant County. The store is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We’re excited to open our first H-E-B store in HEB and thrilled to join this vibrant community, strengthening our presence in the DFW region,” said Juan -Carlos Rück, H- E-B Executive Vice President North West Food/Drug Operations and Real Estate. “More than anything, our amazing Partners are eager to get to work, welcome our customers with open arms, and provide an unmatched shopping experience.” Continuing its expansion in the DFW area, H-E-B introduces this community to a shopping destination with a commitment to deliver unsurpassed freshness and quality at H-E-B’s everyday low prices. Filled with exciting amenities and innovations that H -E-B is known for, the Mid-Cities store has distinctive features such as a True Texas BBQ restaurant with drive-thru; full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with drive-thru; fuel station with car wash; and H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery services with a large Curbside parking area. Additional store highlights include: Bakery featuring handmade artisan breads, cakes, and warm tortillas made in store daily Deli department with an expansive cheese selection and charcuterie island Sushiya offers handmade sushi selections made in-store daily and an Asian grill with rice bowls, teriyaki and more H-E-B Meal Simple with fresh, convenient chef -inspired meals prepared in store Cooking Connection with live demonstrations and samplings for easy recipes to make at home Produce section with large organic and Texas-grown selections Meat market with Prime, natural, and organic meats, Wagyu, and fully cooked options Blooms floral department, offering online ordering and delivery service As the #1 beer and wine retailer in Texas, the store has an extensive craft beer and wine section with a sampling station Healthy Living department with bulk food items, sports nutrition products and supplements Expansive frozen foods selection Beauty department with a wide selection of cosmetics and other beauty essentials Pet department featuring Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food and fun toys and treats for all your furry friend’s needs Household Essentials department with all you need to set your table, including seasonal disposable plates, bowls, and utensils, and Texas Tough brand including the Texas Tough value pack with all your storage bags in one easy-to-use box Customers can get additional savings by shopping with the H-E-B Debit Card and H-E- B Credit Card, which gives 5% cash back on qualifying H-E-B brand products as well as other perks and benefits Inside and out, the new store reflects the unique character of the Hurst -Euless-Bedford community. The store design also emphasizes environmental sustainability, incorporating several energy efficient inclusions such as CO2 refrigeration units and LED lighting. H-E-B’s Mid-Cities store employs more than 600 Partners. H-E-B is the largest privately held employer in Texas and is regularly recognized as a top employer and is among the best retailers in the nation. Job opportunities can be found at H -E-B Careers. Through its Spirit of Giving philosophy, H-E-B is dedicated to its customers beyond its stores. H-E-B commemorated the store’s grand opening with donations totaling $40,000 to local nonprofits. Four separate gifts of $10,000 supported Special Connections, which provides adaptive bike rides for families in the special needs community, ArtsNET, an organization that provides art experiences across Northeast Tarrant County, Community Enrichment Center, which operates a food pantry and provides wraparound services to Tarrant County families in need, and Friends of the Hurst Public Library. In the DFW area, H-E-B has opened H-E-B stores in Plano, McKinney, Allen, Alliance, Mansfield, Melissa, Prosper, Rockwall, Forney, and two stores in Frisco. Additionally, H- E-B has officially announced plans for stores in Irving, Murphy, Walsh Ranch, Carrollton, and Denton. Last year, the retailer also purchased land in Dallas at Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway, a site being considered for the company’s first H-E-B store in the city of Dallas. The retailer also has opened three Joe V’s Smart Shop stores in the DFW area, which include two in Dallas and one store in Irving. As a multi-format retailer, H-E-B operates Joe V’s Smart Shop and Central Market stores throughout Texas, as well as Mi Tienda store formats in Houston. H-E-B also owns Favor Delivery, a fast and convenient delivery service that serves cities across the state. About H-E-B H-E-B, with sales of more than $50 billion, operates over 455 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 175,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom. Animal Shelter to Undergo Major Renovation, Animal Services Operations to Temporarily Move to Euless News and Events Posted on May 20, 2026 Big news! The Bedford Animal Shelter is getting a major renovation, expansion, and facelift over the next year. Once complete, the updated shelter will provide improved facilities for both animals and staff, increased capacity for adoptable pets, and expanded spaces to better serve residents and pets. The project is currently estimated to be completed in spring 2027. The renovation will include a complete interior reconfiguration and a significant exterior upgrade to the existing building. The shelter will also be expanded by 2,600 square feet, increasing the total size from 4,900 to 7,500 square feet. Planned improvements include new meet-and-greet rooms for adopters and pets, covered patios and exterior kennels, perimeter fencing, and updated facilities designed to enhance safety, comfort, and efficiency for both staff and animals. What Happens Next Construction is expected to begin Monday, June 1. During construction, the City of Bedford will partner with the City of Euless and temporarily operate out of the Euless Animal Shelter, located at 201 W. Euless Blvd. Prior to the transition, staff have fully packed the Bedford facility and relocated all adoptable pets to the Euless shelter. Starting Friday, May 22, residents may visit the Euless Animal Shelter at 201 W. Euless Blvd. to view adoptable Bedford (and Euless) animals, drop off donations, or register their pet. Residents looking to surrender an animal or who have found a stray should also plan to bring them to the Euless Animal Shelter beginning May 22. Anyone looking to adopt an animal may come to the shelter during open hours; an appointment is not required. Bedford and Euless Animal Services staff will work side-by-side at the Euless shelter until Euless Animal Services staff move into their new facility in the coming weeks. At that time, Bedford Animal Services will continue operating out of the temporary Euless shelter for the duration of the Bedford Animal Shelter renovation, which is expected to be complete next spring. Euless Shelter Hours While operating from the Euless Animal Shelter, public hours will be: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday Animal control response, along with field services and emergency calls in Bedford will continue as normal throughout construction. Staff will be based at both the Euless Animal Shelter and the Bedford Police Department, and the Bedford Animal Shelter’s main phone number (817-952-2191) will remain the same throughout the project. To view adoptable animals, visit www.bedfordtx.gov/adopt. Bedford will continue to provide updates throughout this project on all communication channels.