Google Express launches in Houston with overnight, two-day delivery

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Houstonians, Google has just made your shopping trips even easier.

Now you don't even have to deal with the long checkout lines at Costco and several other popular stores in the Houston area.

Google Express launched its overnight and two-day shopping/delivery service in the Houston area.

Overnight delivery is available at Barnes & Noble, Costco, PetSmart, Walgreens and Whole Foods Market. Two-day delivery is available at Fry's, Guitar Center, L'Occitane, Ulta, Vitamin Shop, Moosejaw, Sur La Table, Ace Hardware, Kohl's, Treasure Island Foods, Roadrunner Sports, Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy Baby.

Of course, the convenience comes with a price. Memberships go for $95/year and the pay-as-you-go option costs $5 per eligible order.

People can receive a 6-month trial membership by visiting google.com/express/welcome.