Update Arlan’s Grocery Store

Update on Arlan's Grocery Store Reopening

Date: October 10, 2024

Subject: Arlan's Grocery Store Reopening Update

Dear Community Members,

I am pleased to provide an update on the reopening of Arlan's Grocery Store, a valued establishment in our neighborhood. After several weeks of renovation from damage caused from hurricane Beryl, the city has received an additional update of a projected opening date of November 10, 2024.

The renovation project, which began in July from hurricane Beryl, aimed to make the necessary repairs for reopening. Many repairs have been completed and the process has begun to finish cosmetic items, re-stocking of the store and hiring a full staff. Management is persistent in their efforts to make these repairs and is confident the store will be fully functional by the November 10^th date.

The city will continue to work closely with Arlan’s management team and will update the community as needed.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for your continued support of our local businesses.

Warm regards,

Lance Petty
City Manager
City of Freeport

NEWS RELEASE

The City of Freeport is aware of the new criteria set forth for monitoring our industrial stakeholders. The City of Freeport welcomes the additional oversight provided under the new guidelines by the EPA. We will continue to monitor the safety of our citizens through the EPA's assistance, it is important to note that the EPA regulates and enforces all violations of noncompliance with state mandated regulations as is the same case with TCEQ monitoring and enforcing rules and regulations with the public water and wastewater system across Texas.

The safety of our residents is our main priority. 

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