Month: June 2026

A more in-depth look at the development and remains of Westwood Mall

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Howdy folks, and welcome back to HHR. Today’s post covers a topic you may have already seen covered by me. If you follow me on Facebook, you likely saw my recent post about returning to Westwood Mall (in fact, those who follow me on Patreon saw it even earlier). Today, we’re going to dive a bit deeper into my return, looking at more photos and expanding on the mall’s development. For anyone confused, I haven’t …

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While Weingarten's had seven locations in Memphis, this was the only one they ever owned outright.

Weingarten’s years in Tennesee

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When you think of Weingarten’s, you don’t usually think of Tennessee; however, our local grocery chain had a decent presence in Memphis for a few years. While folks probably remember that Weingarten’s was not limited to Texas, the stores in Tennessee tend to surprise most. Today, we’re going to talk about how Weingarten’s got to Memphis, what they did while they were there, and how they exited. First things first, the basics of Weingarten’s are …

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One thing I don't mind about Aldi is how small they are. I like parking close to the door, and that's one thing Aldi generally does prvoide.

Has Aldi Petered Out in Houston?

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I’ll start by admitting my own bias: I’m not a fan of Aldi. While they certainly know their business, I much prefer Joe V’s or WinCo (when available) in the discount grocer segment. While I could, and potentially should one day fill a post with my criticisms, for the purposes of this article, I’ll keep my bias to a minimum. Aldi hasn’t opened a new store in Houston in the past five years, putting them …

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