HOMETOWN HEROES

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“We always try to make that extra effort. When we know the customers really need a store to be there, we did that…we’re always striving to just be a little bit better when it comes to what the neighborhood needs…no matter what it might be.”

And to this day, the first Arlan’s location in Seabrook, Texas is “still a neighborhood store for us,” said Nick Arlan, which he likened to having another family member.

My daughter goes to the elementary school that is less than a block away from the store. You can see it from the store,” he said.

His father added, “All our grandkids live in the neighborhood, right down the street from the store, so it’s very much part of our family. I’m not in any hurry to retire.

“I hope we can continue to grow. I just got two new knees, so I’m ready to go.”