Walmart Supercenter hits Hidalgo shelves in 2014

HIDALGO – The first Walmart store in the City of Hidalgo is expected to open in summer 2014 near the intersection of South Jackson Rd. and West Dicker Dr. The 36.93-acre lot’s market value is nearly $1.3 million.

The 182,000-sf Hidalgo Walmart Supercenter will feature a full line of groceries as well as a bakery, delicatessen and fresh produce, dairy, meat and frozen food sections.

The store also brings new career possibilities to the area with approximately 300 jobs. The average wage for regular, full-time hourly associates in Texas is $12.68 per hour.

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