The south anchor store opened, in August 1971, as a San Antonio-based Joske's.

Austin-based Scarbroughs occupied the center-anchor position at HIGHLAND MALL. The store was also dedicated in August 1971.
Drawing and graphic from E.M. Scarbrough & Sons

Presiding over the north end of HIGHLAND MALL was one of the final New Generation "Penneys" stores. It opened after the bulk of the mall, in September 1971.
Drawing from the J.C. Penney Company