[WATCH] Brand New General Store in Downtown Lubbock is Open

Colbert's General Store is finally open on the bottom floor of the Metro Tower, and I'm SO excited! I've been watching them prepare to open the store for over a year now and I can't wait to pop in and grab a few things. Not only will it be convenient for those living in Metro Tower, but it will also be handy for anyone who spends time downtown.

Take a peek inside in the video below, posted by owner Charles Colbert to Facebook last Sunday:

It's that spiffy?

Oh, and did you see the cat? His name is Profit and he's the store cat! Don't worry, he isn't actually locked up in that crate. There's a tunnel behind him that leads to a sweet hangout in the back. He also gets carried like a little prince up to Colbert's apartment each night to sleep and watch over the city like Batman!

Hours of operation might change in the future, but here's the current breakdown:

Sun - 1 pm till 6 pm

Mon thru Thurs - 6:30 am till 9:30 pm

Fri - 6:30 am till 10:30 pm

Sat - 10:30 am till 10:30 pm

Colbert's General Store is also an excellent place for local artists to display and sell their art. They have a little area designated for local artists, and they aren't even taking a percentage of the sale like most places do. If you've got some art you'd like to sell, be sure to stop in and give them a chat.

Next time you're strolling down Broadway, be sure to stop in, check it out, and show support for a brand-new local business. The staff has worked incredibly hard for a long time to make the store something we can all be proud of. I can't wait to check it out, guys! Congratulations on the new storefront, guys! I can tell it's going to be a hit!