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Buzzy Dallas suburb pops the cork on first Total Wine & More store

Total Wine & More is open in Prosper.

Photo by Gabe Wolf

No one needs another reason to move to fast-growing Prosper, but here's a new one anyway: The first Total Wine & More in the city has just opened its doors.

The newest Dallas-area wine, beer, and spirits superstore debuted March 5 at The Gates of Prosper, 1191 Gates Pkwy., Suite 400. For reference, it's next to Target.

The new store marks a big milestone for the retailer, as it is the 40th Total Wine & More location in Texas. Pop the champagne!

According to a release, the 26,000-square-foot store carries more than 8,000 wines, 4,500 distilled spirits, and 2,500 beers, plus a "robust" lineup of non-alcoholic and THC-infused beverage options.

"It gives local shoppers a convenient new place to shop a vast assortment of products at the lowest prices," the release says.

Total Wine & More Prosper Prosper even gets its own signagePhoto by Gabe Wolf

Shoppers can also expect:

A wide assortment of local-to-Texas brands, including Tito’s and Deep Eddy Vodka.
“The Brewery District” beer tasting station and cold case.
Wine and spirits tasting stations.
Walk-in humidor with more than 50 premium cigar brands.
In-store classroom for customer classes and events featuring winemakers, distillers, and brewers from around the world.

Founded in 1991, Total Wine & More is based in Bethesda, Maryland and is the nation's largest independently owned retailer of fine wine, beer, and spirits, with more than 290 superstores in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

There are more than a dozen Total Wine locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, but it's their first foray into Prosper, which made the list of fastest-growing cities in the U.S. last year. Total Wine joins other big openings in the city, including H-E-B, Handel's Ice Cream, and Alabama chain Urban Cookhouse.

Hours of operation at the Prosper Total Wine are 10 am-9 pm Monday-Saturday; closed (by state law) on Sunday.

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H-E-B begins quest for Texas' best in 2026 grocery competition

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It’s not America’s Got Talent or The Voice, but for 12 years, H-E-B has been steadily churning out stars. Through its annual Quest for Texas Best competition, small companies have become literal household names, filling pantries across the state. Now, a new crop of products has the chance to audition.

H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best will take applications for its 13th annual contest from March 11 through April 22. Small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state can submit their unique and innovative products to win a combined $100,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their products on H-E-B shelves across Texas.

Since the competition started, H-E-B has discovered over 1,000 unique products across the Lone Star State. These have included various food and non-food items, including cookies, coffees, beauty items, toys, home goods, and even roasted crickets. The contest has awarded nearly $3 million in prize money and provided valuable marketing, mentoring, and supplemental support to its winners.

Over the years, Dallas-Fort worth has been well-represented among the champions. Spicytude, a Dallas company that sells Indian spices and chai tea, won third place in the 2025 competition, netting a $10,000 prize and opportunity to have products sold at H-E-B stores.

To be considered for the contest, interested suppliers and manufacturers can submit videos online. After the Call for Entries period is complete, H-E-B's Business Development Managers will select the top applicants who will head to San Antonio in October to present their wares in person before a panel of judges.

The jury will determine the top four winning products and award $50,000 to the Grand Prize winner, the title of "Texas Best," and placement on H-E-B store shelves. The first-place winner will receive $25,000, the second-place winner will receive $15,000, and the third-place winner will receive $10,000.

“We look forward to connecting with Texas-based innovators each year and providing exciting opportunities through this competition,” said James Harris, H-E-B’s Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity for H-E-B, in a release. “I can’t wait to see what products are brought to the table this year. After 12 years of the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, the creativity and ingenuity of Texans still inspire me.”

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