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Fired officer in viral Texas City Buc-ee’s traffic stop won’t face charges
Read full article: Fired officer in viral Texas City Buc-ee’s traffic stop won’t face chargesA former officer who was fired by the Texas City Police Department after a video of a traffic stop at Buc-ee’s in April 2023 went viral will not face charges.
Shoplifting suspect shot by off-duty Texas City officer at Buc-ee’s in jail after release from hospital
Read full article: Shoplifting suspect shot by off-duty Texas City officer at Buc-ee’s in jail after release from hospitalA shoplifting suspect who was shot by an off-duty Texas City police officer who was working security at Buc-ee’s is now in the Galveston County Jail.
Buc-ee’s founder announced as grand marshal for the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade
Read full article: Buc-ee’s founder announced as grand marshal for the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ParadeSaddle up for tradition: Buc-ee’s architect, Arch Aplin III, leads the charge in 2024 Houston Rodeo Parade
Suspect found to be in possession of more than 20 stolen credit cards at Buc-ee’s in NW Harris Co.
Read full article: Suspect found to be in possession of more than 20 stolen credit cards at Buc-ee’s in NW Harris Co.Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said they have arrested a man who was found to be in possession of more than 20 stolen credit cards.
Buc-ee’s fossil: Ancient beaver fossil rediscovered by UT Austin researchers named after Texas uber travel center chain
Read full article: Buc-ee’s fossil: Ancient beaver fossil rediscovered by UT Austin researchers named after Texas uber travel center chainA species of ancient beaver rediscovered by researchers in The University of Texas Austin’s fossil collections is now namedafter the popular Texas travel center chain Buc-ee's.
Exclusive Interview: Secret Stories of Houston
Read full article: Exclusive Interview: Secret Stories of HoustonWednesday is July 13rd, also know as 7-1-3 day in Houston. Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life we’re celebrating a trifecta that makes Houston magical. See what happens when Aussie Melanie Camp visits Buc-ee’s for the first time, or strolls the aisles of H-E-B. Plus she dines at Whataburger with a couple that is collectively 178 years old. They’ve made it their daily ritual to eat at the restaurant. They’ve been there over 1,000 times. That’s all Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Inside plans for the biggest Buc-ee’s ever: 120 pumps, 75,000 square feet just the beginning of this massive travel center
Read full article: Inside plans for the biggest Buc-ee’s ever: 120 pumps, 75,000 square feet just the beginning of this massive travel centerBuc-ee’s said Wednesday that it plans to replace its existing travel center in Luling, Texas with the biggest Buc-ee’s ever.
Buc-ee’s founder building again: Former student donates $50M to create Texas A&M academic center
Read full article: Buc-ee’s founder building again: Former student donates $50M to create Texas A&M academic centerTexas A&M University announced last week that former student Arch “Beaver” Aplin III -- founder of Buc-ee’s -- is contributing $50 million toward establishing an academic center that will serve as an immersive learning laboratory for students.
The best little Buc-ee’s in Texas: New roadside oddity an adorable West Texas enigma
Read full article: The best little Buc-ee’s in Texas: New roadside oddity an adorable West Texas enigmaBuc-ee’s, Texas’ beloved chain of roadside convenience stores, has been expanding outside the state for quite some time. Earlier this year, it opened new locations in Florida and Georgia. Texans will be glad to learn though that the company’s newest location is right here in the Lone Star State.
Buc-ee’s files lawsuit alleging competitor ‘Bukys’ is knockoff benefiting from its brand
Read full article: Buc-ee’s files lawsuit alleging competitor ‘Bukys’ is knockoff benefiting from its brandBuc-ee's has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sugar Land business owner Saarim Damani, claiming his “Buky’s” is nothing more than a knockoff.
Gov. Abbott appoints CEO of Buc-ee’s to ERCOT Board Selection Committe
Read full article: Gov. Abbott appoints CEO of Buc-ee’s to ERCOT Board Selection CommitteGov. Greg Abbott appoints Arch “Beaver” Aplin, president and CEO of Buc-ee’s, to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board Selection Committee for a term.
Winter storm also wreaking havoc on fuel supply
Read full article: Winter storm also wreaking havoc on fuel supplyKATY, Texas – The Buc-ee’s in Katy was a popular site Wednesday night with people from across southeast Texas looking for gas. We’re just trying to scavenge around to see who has food.”This week’s storm has also created a shortage of gas. Patrick De Haan with Gas Buddy, a crowd-sharing app that helps people find the cheapest gas, said right now fuel tankers are only making 10% of their normal deliveries. Plus, the storm knocked 20% of the nation’s refineries offline, including nearly a dozen in Texas. Ad“This is an impact that is going to be the worst in the South, Texas across the region,” said DeHaan.
Buc-ee’s is expanding to Florida with first location close to beaches
Read full article: Buc-ee’s is expanding to Florida with first location close to beachesHOUSTON – Florida is getting a taste of Texas flavor with their first-ever Buc-ee’s. In a news release Thursday, Buc-ee’s said its doors will open for the first time on Feb. 22 at the new location in St. Augustine, near Jacksonville. Stan Beard, director of real estate, said in a statement Thursday that the owners chose this particular location due to the proximity of beaches and walkable atmosphere bringing convenience to beachgoers in Florida. Construction for a second location in Daytona Beach is underway and is expected to open their doors next month, the news release said. Buc-ee’s also said it is also opening a new location in South Carolina, slated to open in 2022.
Beaver nuggets and barbecue: Buc-ee’s opens its 2nd location in Alabama
Read full article: Beaver nuggets and barbecue: Buc-ee’s opens its 2nd location in AlabamaBIRMINGHAM, Ala – Buc-ee’s is expanding in Alabama, and doors are opening Monday at their newest location. Southern favorites such as kolaches, beaver nuggets and jerky are also offered at the new Buc-ees. A Facebook post by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce said a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the new Bucees Monday morning. This is Alabama’s second location, with the first opened in the town of Robertsdale, near Mobile in 2019, according to AL.com. Check out these social media posts showing a sneak peek of the new Alabama location:
New Plano business creates online marketplace for Buc-ee’s snacks
Read full article: New Plano business creates online marketplace for Buc-ee’s snacksIf you’ve ever visited Buc-ee’s website, you may have been disappointed to discover an online marketplace for its products doesn’t exist. “As a Texan, it would be my dream to help Buc-ee’s sell their delicious snacks online,” Plano entrepreneur Chris Koerner said. “But the Buc-ee’s founders will not answer my emails, so I took matters into my own hands.”This week Koerner launched TexasSnax.com, an online third-party reseller of Buc-ee’s products. Though Pirate Joe’s shut down in 2017, after a lawsuit from Trader Joe’s, Koerner believes explicitly stating that he’s a reseller, unaffiliated with Buc-ee’s, protects him, Texas Monthly reports. “Selling a new product is protected under first-sale doctrine, but if you imitate them, you can get in trouble,” Koerner told Texas Monthly.
Buc-ee’s opening first location in Georgia
Read full article: Buc-ee’s opening first location in GeorgiaTexas' favorite road trip destination will open its newest travel center in Warner Robins, Georgia, along the route between Atlanta and Florida. The new location marks Buc-ee’s 39th store across Texas, Alabama, and now Georgia. The Warner Robins travel center boasts 116 fueling positions, the company’s bathrooms known for cleanliness, and everything else Texas' greatest treasure has to offer. Although out of the company’s home state, the Georgia location will still offer Texas favorites including barbecue, homemade fudge, kolaches, beaver nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries. The Buc-ee’s travel center is set to open Wednesday, Nov. 18.
UPDATE: Pro-Trump supporter arrested after he punches man in the face at Buc-ee’s
Read full article: UPDATE: Pro-Trump supporter arrested after he punches man in the face at Buc-ee’sUPDATE: Denton Police Department announced Sunday afternoon Jason Lata, 44, was arrested after detectives obtained an arrest warrant for assault causing bodily injury. will be representing the man who was sucker-punched at the Trump MagaDrag rally in Denton, Texas, lawyer Loren Klitsas announced on Twitter on Sunday. A verbal argument occurred, and the victim said the man then punched him in the face. In the 16-second video, a man in a mustard yellow hat and black shirt can be seen yelling and cursing at a man. pic.twitter.com/WfaifE1qKu — Frank Dixon (@Chief_Dixon2746) October 3, 2020The man threatens to hit the man before landing a punch that knocks the man to the ground.
Beaver nuggets in North Carolina? This is where iconic Texas chain Buc-ee’s says it’s hoping to go next
Read full article: Beaver nuggets in North Carolina? This is where iconic Texas chain Buc-ee’s says it’s hoping to go nextHOUSTON – North Carolina may see what the hype is about when it comes to the beloved Texas chain Buc-ee’s. The company is scouting a possible location in Efland, North Carolina to build in a 500,000 square-foot mixed-use development, according to a representative for the company. The project isn’t final, but if approved, the Efland location would be the first Buc-ee’s in North Carolina, which, according to the company, would create hundreds of jobs for area residents. Jeff Nadalo, general counsel for Buc-ees, shared a statement with KPRC that read, in part, “If built, customers can expect the same great experience provided at all Buc-ee’s locations, including great barbecue, freshly prepared pastries, breads, and cookies, clean award-winning restrooms, a wide selection of unique merchandise, and of course, more than 120 fueling positions.”
How is Buc-ee’s stopping the spread of COVID-19 at their pumps?
Read full article: How is Buc-ee’s stopping the spread of COVID-19 at their pumps?HOUSTON – Buc-ee’s is well known for its award-winning cleanliness, but is this model enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 at their pumps? Drivers stop at a gas station to get gas, resulting in hundreds of thousands of hands and fingers touching these gas pumps and card readers. Buc-ee’s spokesperson Jeff Nadalo said Buc-ee’s has been exercising sanitation practices for decades. “In response to COVID-19, Buc-ee’s has enhanced its award-winning cleanliness and sanitation protocols by increasing the frequency of cleaning and adding a special sanitizing solution,” said Nadalo. He said Buc-ee’s even makes its own sanitizing solution so the company is not having any issues or shortages.