Local businesses are reacting to the COVID-19 coronavirus by modifying their hours of operation and services offered.
Most notably, Snyder’s two largest grocery stores — Walmart Supercenter and United Supermarket — are still open, but have modified their hours to accommodate increased cleaning protocols.
For the time being, Walmart has gone to a 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily schedule. In addition, every Tuesday, seniors 60 and older will be allowed to shop an hour earlier than everyone else. They will be allowed access to the store at 6 a.m. Walmart’s automotive center will be closed temporarily so that store employees who work in the automotive center can assist with stocking and cleaning in the rest of the store.
The store will continue to limit purchases of some products, including paper products, milk, eggs, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, water, diapers, wipes, formula and baby food.
United Supermarket will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for seniors 60 and older only. The store will be open for everybody from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. According to its website, United will limit some high-demand items such as hand sanitizer and household cleaners. The store offers free online shopping and grocery pickup.
Snyder’s Bealls department store will reduce its hours. Until further notice, Bealls will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Although a press release issued by Stage Stores, Bealls’ parent company, indicated that some of the company’s stores would be closing for the duration of the pandemic, Snyder’s Bealls store was open Friday morning, with signs taped to the front door advertising the new hours.
Local banks and credit unions, including Prosperity Bank, Community Bank, West Texas State Bank, AimBank, First Bank and Trust and the Scurry County School Federal Credit Union will continue to operate with normal business hours during the crisis, at least for the time being.
Cinema Snyder is closed. A notice on the movie theater’s website reads “Temporarily closed. Stay safe and healthy. We will be back soon.”
The Snyder Lanes bowling alley is operating as per normal for now.
The Snyder News contacted several businesses and learned the following:
•Ruffled Rooster, 1801 25th Street, will remain open with normal hours, although the store is emphasizing its online sales and will offer free shipping during the crisis.
•Bucks and Bows, 1803 25th Street, will remain open with normal hours, and is offering free shipping, free local delivery and free curbside service.
•Carol’s Critter Corner, 1809 25th Street, will be open per its normal schedule, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
•MacLin’s clothing store, 1909 25th Street, is open at normal times — Tuesdays 12 noon to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 12 noon to 4 p.m.
•Tindol Insurance, 1907 25th Street, will be closed to the public for the time being. The office will be conducting business by phone or internet. Customers who prefer may also set up payment drop-offs by calling the office.
•Sanford and Tatum Insurance, 1804 26th Street, will continue to operate as normal until further notice.
•Western Texas College’s College on the Square, 1806 26th Street, has canceled all of its scheduled classes for the month of March.
•SuDoCo custom embroidery and graphics, 2526 Ave. R, will continue to operate as normal for the time being.
•Granny Fay’s Closet, 2524 Ave. R, will be open by appointment only.
•Sideline Nutrition, 2411 Ave. R, will be open as normal. In addition, the business will be adding curbside and delivery service.
•Wright Yoga, 2411 1/2 Ave. R, will reopen during normal hours starting Monday.
•The Blossom Bucket, 1715 25th Street, will be open as normal.
•J316 Coffee House, 1900 26th Street No. 3, will offer carryout service only. The indoor dining room will be closed.
•Mrs. Kathy’s Apple of My Pie, 2522 Ave. R, will reopen next week for carryout and delivery service only.
•Sun Loan Co., 2519 College Ave., will remain open as normal.
-Big Country Electric Cooperative offices are closed to all visitors through April 3. Phones will be answered and emails, SmartHub and Live Chat messaging will be responded to during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday. The 24-hour answering service will answer calls outside of our regular hours, as normal.
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