Tarrytown Pharmacy, originally owned by Guy Kelly, opened its doors the day before Pearl Harbor Day on December 6, 1941 at 3310 Windsor Road (where Texenza Coffee currently stands). Soon thereafter Mr. Kelly sold the store to Gatewood Newberry, a local investor and businessman. In 1950 Gatewood sold the store to his younger brother Jack (J.D.) Newberry, who lived on Cherry Lane with his wife, Helen, and two children Brian and Neal. J.D. raised his family in Tarrytown, eventually moving to Mountain Laurel Lane to a development his uncle William Gatewood had established. J.D. and Helen had two more children – Keith and Sharon – and continued running the store until 1973.
That year, JD and Helen’s eldest son Brian and wife Judy purchased the store. Brian had graduated from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 1968 and spent 5 years gaining experience in chain stores and hospital pharmacies in Austin and Dallas. When Brian took over operations, he made the decision to remove the Soda Fountain and expanded the inventory. The pharmacy continued its legacy as a central gathering place for Tarrytown residents.
In 1986, Brian and his wife Gail moved into a larger space across the parking lot, next door to the Tarrytown Post Office. The move enabled the Newberrys to expand their gift, card, and cosmetic offerings, while maintaining efficient pharmacy operations.
Tarrytown Pharmacy continues to be owned and operated by the Newberry family – the third generation owner Mark Newberry, and his wife Leslie Newberry, are continuing in Brian and J.D.’s traditions of service, community, and dependability.
Tarrytown Pharmacy has been a backbone of the neighborhood, and the Austin community, for nearly 70 years. We regularly donate merchandise, time, and funds to local schools and charities and we pride ourselves in our community service – service that begins with our customers. We know their names and their families, and they know ours. Many of them have been shopping with us for five generations and we value their trust and loyalty.
Mark Newberry, Pharmacist and Owner
Mark Newberry is the grandson of J.D. Newberry and son of Brian Newberry, former owners of the store. Mark is a 1996 graduate of Austin High School, who went on to complete undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.
Mr. Newberry is a member of the Bachelors Club of Austin, the Admiral’s Club, and has sat on the Admissions Committee for the University of Texas College of Pharmacy for the past five years, recently joining the Advisory Committee. He is also heavily involved with the athletics program at Stephen F. Austin High School.
When he’s not working at the store, Mark enjoys golf, UT Sports, and spending time with his wife Leslie and their two rescued Labs – Hershey and Snoop.
Leslie Newberry, Buyer and Owner
Leslie Newberry is the buyer for the store. She orders and merchandises all of the gift and seasonal sections, and is very involved in store management.
Leslie is a 1998 graduate of Franklin High School in El Paso and graduated from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin in 2002 with a degree in Marketing. She is a Zeta Tau Alpha alumna and member of the Bremond Society.
During her time off, she is an avid runner, who trains with Gilbert's Gazelleas and recently completed her fourth marathon. She and Mark have two rescued Labradors from Heart of Texas Lab Rescue that can frequently be seen at the store.
Gail Newberry, Former Owner
Gail Overbeck Newberry was raised in Hobbs, New Mexico, and is a 1974 graduate of New Mexico State University, earning a degree in Management. Gail lived in Dallas for several years working in the General Portland Cement Company’s corporate offices, and then as an office manager for several orthodontists in Highland Park.
In 1985, Gail married Brian Newberry and, as the store’s Buyer, enlarged and developed the store’s gift and accessories departments. After Brian passed away in 2006, Gail remained on staff at the store part time, and is still active in purchasing and merchandising.
When not working at the Pharmacy, Gail plays golf at Lost Creek Country Club, Tennis at Westwood Country Club, Bridge with her friends, and enjoys gardening and walking with her two black labs – Holly and Maggie.
Elizabeth, Office Manager
Bio coming soon!
Tarrytown Pharmacy has deep roots in the Austin community, donating volunteer hours, in kind donated goods, and monetary donations to numerous public and private causes. Since its founding in 1941, Tarrytown Pharmacy has donated close to $1 million to the Austin community. Beneficiaries include the following organizations:
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