HOUSTON – Brick and mortar retail stores that were deemed non-essential took a big hit when stay at home orders were issued across state, but Friday could mark a turning point toward normalcy. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas, starting April 24, non-essential stores will be allowed to operate on a “to-go” basis with curbside service. Small business owners prepare for comebackThat includes Simply Scents Candle Co. on Almeda Road in Houston's Third Ward. Like a lot of small business owners, Shan Greggs wasn’t sure what would happen to her livelihood when the Harris County stay home order was issued March 24. "If the customers still get to shop with you, you just have to bring it out curbside, I think it's great.