By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Snow Cone Express is opening at its new location at Oak and 27th Street at noon on Friday.

The store recently closed its location at Big Creek Crossing.

The new store is in Oak Plaza in the corner store that borders Oak Street, across the street from Papa Murphy’s Pizza.

Jarett Gross, owner, said he decided to move to a store front to increase his visibility and foot traffic.

The new location is just down the street via sidewalk from Wilson Elementary School and Hays Middle School.

Gross has been in the mall for several years and said he had a good experience with the mall, but thought it was time for a change.

The last day for the store in the mall was Aug. 20. Gross has had his snow cone trailer open in the Oak Plaza parking as the new building was being made ready for move in.

Winter hours in the new store will be noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays.

The new location is slightly bigger than Gross’ spot in the mall, and he will be able to offer a larger dinning area.

In addition to snow cones, Snow Cone Express offers chili, hot dogs, nachos, jumbo soft pretzels, walking tacos and taco burgers. During the winter, Gross plans to bring back his large cinnamon rolls.

“We will see how the community responds,” Gross said. “If we get busy, we will add more stuff to the menu.”

Branson Hoffman, Big Creek Crossing marketing director, said mall management was sad to see Snow Cone Express leave. The mall has not secured a new tenant for Snow Cone Express location as of yet.