RIP Blockbuster: Last Texas Blockbuster closes its doors

EDINBURG, Texas – “It is with great sadness to announce that the last Blockbuster in Texas will close its doors,” a lone sign on the door of the Edinburg Blockbuster read this week.

The store began its liquidation sale Saturday and will go on until next Friday, a window sign read.

People expressed their condolences on Twitter:

We’ll miss you, Blockbuster.


About the Author:

Ivan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.com includes covering breaking news of the day, as well as producing Q&As and content for the "South Texas Pride" and "KSAT Money" series.