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'''Buc-ee's''' is a Texas-based chain of large interstate travel centers, combining scores of gas pumps with a big-box sized retail store. The stores are known for their extensive snack options and spacious, well-maintained restrooms. | '''Buc-ee's''' is a Texas-based chain of large interstate travel centers, combining scores of gas pumps with a big-box sized retail store. The stores are known for their extensive snack options and spacious, well-maintained restrooms. | ||
The first Buc-ee's, with 8 gas pumps, was opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in [[1982]] by Don Wasek and Arch Aplin. They opened their first large-scale travel center, with 48 gas pumps, in Luling, Texas in [[2001]]. The chain first expanded outside of Texas in early [[2019]] with a new 120-pump travel center in Loxley, Baldwin County. | The first Buc-ee's, with 8 gas pumps, was opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in [[1982]] by Don Wasek and Arch Aplin. They opened their first large-scale travel center, with 48 gas pumps, in Luling, Texas in [[2001]]. The chain first expanded outside of Texas in early [[2019]] with a new 120-pump travel center in Loxley, Baldwin County. [[2020]] saw locations open in Georgia and broke ground in Florida and South Carolina. | ||
Buc-ee's won approval from the City of [[Leeds]] in June [[2019]] for a travel center at [[Grand River]], [[I-20]] [[Exit 240]]. A groundbreaking was held on [[June 26]]. The | Buc-ee's won approval from the City of [[Leeds]] in June [[2019]] for a travel center at [[Grand River]], [[I-20]] [[Exit 240]]. A groundbreaking was held on [[June 26]]. The 53,250 square-foot location with 120 gas pumps opened on [[January 25]], [[2021]] at 6900 [[Buc-ee's Boulevard]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buc-ee%27s Buc-ee's]" (June 17, 2019) Wikipedia - accessed June 20, 2019 | * "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buc-ee%27s Buc-ee's]" (June 17, 2019) Wikipedia - accessed June 20, 2019 | ||
* Koplowitz, Howard (June 18, 2019) "Buc-ee’s scheduled to break ground on second Alabama location next week in Leeds." {{BN}} | * Koplowitz, Howard (June 18, 2019) "Buc-ee’s scheduled to break ground on second Alabama location next week in Leeds." {{BN}} | ||
* Thornton, William (January 22, 2021) "Alabama’s newest Buc-ee’s: Take a sneak peek inside." {{BN}} | |||
* Thomas, Erica (January 25, 2021) "Buc-ee’s in Leeds now open." {{TT}} | |||
[[Category:Gas stations]] | [[Category:Gas stations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:39, 25 January 2021
Buc-ee's is a Texas-based chain of large interstate travel centers, combining scores of gas pumps with a big-box sized retail store. The stores are known for their extensive snack options and spacious, well-maintained restrooms.
The first Buc-ee's, with 8 gas pumps, was opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in 1982 by Don Wasek and Arch Aplin. They opened their first large-scale travel center, with 48 gas pumps, in Luling, Texas in 2001. The chain first expanded outside of Texas in early 2019 with a new 120-pump travel center in Loxley, Baldwin County. 2020 saw locations open in Georgia and broke ground in Florida and South Carolina.
Buc-ee's won approval from the City of Leeds in June 2019 for a travel center at Grand River, I-20 Exit 240. A groundbreaking was held on June 26. The 53,250 square-foot location with 120 gas pumps opened on January 25, 2021 at 6900 Buc-ee's Boulevard.
References
- "Buc-ee's" (June 17, 2019) Wikipedia - accessed June 20, 2019
- Koplowitz, Howard (June 18, 2019) "Buc-ee’s scheduled to break ground on second Alabama location next week in Leeds." The Birmingham News
- Thornton, William (January 22, 2021) "Alabama’s newest Buc-ee’s: Take a sneak peek inside." The Birmingham News
- Thomas, Erica (January 25, 2021) "Buc-ee’s in Leeds now open." Trussville Tribune