East Austin’s Green and White Grocery could get historical protection

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A longtime east Austin business could get historical protection soon.
The Historic Landmark Commission voted Wednesday to initiate the historic zoning. It was brought forward by two commissioners as a committee-initiated process.
The owner of Green and White Grocery, John Cazares, sent a letter supporting the move. Green and White Grocery is at 1201 E. Seventh St. in east Austin.
“I believe the historical zoning will greatly benefit the store and property as well