(East Texas) Inflation is hitting East Texas families pretty hard. We shop at dollar stores looking for less expensive alternatives; however, that's not always the right answer. READ MORE --> A Big Change Is Taking Place At Costco, Pepsi Is Out And Coke Is InWhy Dollar Stores Aren’t Always a BargainDrive through any small town outside of Longview, Abilene, Wichita Falls, or Victoria, Texas, and you'll see all kinds of dollar stores. Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, 99-cent Only Stores, and similar stores sound like they could be saving you money simply from the store's name, but that's not necessarily the case. Gallery Credit: Canva7 Restaurants in East Texas That Guy Fieri Needs to Visit The television personality known for making and eating delicious foods would truly enjoy visiting these 7 restaurants in East Texas.