Hundreds in Austin enduring long lines as food demand increases Lines continue to wrap grocery stores as high demand persists Lines of people at Austin grocery stores stretched for blocks as people tried to find basic items to get them through the next few days. AUSTIN, Texas - Hundreds gathered in lines for grocery stores. Others waited hours to pick up food or prescriptions. They tell me they're trying to get just the essentials ahead of the next few days. "As long as I can eat in the next few days, that's all I really need," said Stephanie Arnold, who was waiting in line for food at HEB.