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VIDOR — After 35 years of service to its community, Brookshire Brothers has announced the closing of the grocery store, fueling station and Tobacco Barn in Vidor, effective Aug. 24.

The Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy within the Vidor store will close at 11 a.m. on Aug. 23, according to a news release from the company.

“Brookshire Brothers wants to extend our deepest appreciation to our loyal customers and dedicated staff who have supported us throughout the years,” said Brookshire Brothers President and CEO John Alston. “We hope to continue those relationships in our surrounding southeast Texas stores.”

The grocery store, pharmacy, fueling station and Tobacco Barn all operate under a lease agreement that is set to expire soon. Due to the timing needed to effectively exit the grocery store and return it to the landlord’s control, Alston said it is necessary for Brookshire Brothers to cease operations by Aug. 24, officials said.

All prescription files will be transferred to the Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy in Lumberton located at 421 S. Main St.

Customers needing to refill or transfer medications after Aug. 23 should call the Lumberton pharmacy at 409-227-2004.

Employees at the Vidor location have been notified of the closure.

“We are assisting our employee owners during this transition,” Alston said. “We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and dedication, and they have all been offered positions within the company.

ABOUT BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS

Brookshire Brothers is a 100% employee-owned, community-centered grocer based in Lufkin, Texas. Founded in 1921, this regional grocery chain operates nearly 120 locations that stretch west to the Texas Hill Country and east to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Though its focus remains on traditional grocery and pharmacy, Brookshire Brothers has complementary formats that include fuel and tobacco operations, coffee shops and event venues. Brookshire Brothers is committed to quality and service in its stores and is known for its good people who sell good food and do good deeds in the communities they serve.