Buc-ee’s founder building again: Former student donates $50M to create Texas A&M academic center
Texas 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.
UPDATE: Pro-Trump supporter arrested after he punches man in the face at Buc-ee’s
UPDATE: 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
HOUSTON – 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.”
Hungry for Buc-ee's: Southern states making room for Texas' favorite beaver
Hungry for Buc-ee's: Southern states making room for Texas' favorite beaverThe local broadcast station covered the highly anticipated opening Buc-ee's in Baldwin Co., Alabama February 21, 2019. The local broadcast station covered the highly anticipated opening Buc-ee's in Baldwin Co., Alabama February 21, 2019. Photo: NBC15/Mobile, AL Photo: NBC15/Mobile, AL Image 1 of / 34 Caption Close Hungry for Buc-ee's: Southern states making room for Texas' favorite beaver 1 / 34 Back to GalleryImagine driving for hundreds of miles anxious to take a potty break, and there's not a Buc-ee's to be found anywhere. While that might sound like a nightmare for Texas motorists, it's a cold reality in most other states. That's why a couple of southern states are eager beavers to get a Buc-ee's in their backyard.
chron.comPolice search for Sugar Land shooting suspect believed to have fled to Buc-ee's, caught an Uber
Police search for Sugar Land shooting suspect believed to have fled to Buc-ee's, caught an UberSugar Land police are looking for a man they said may have been involved in a shooting in Greatwood. Sugar Land police are looking for a man they said may have been involved in a shooting in Greatwood. Photo: Sugar Land Police Department Photo: Sugar Land Police Department Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Police search for Sugar Land shooting suspect believed to have fled to Buc-ee's, caught an Uber 1 / 13 Back to GallerySugar Land police are searching for a man they said may have been involved in a shooting that injured two people in the quiet neighborhood of Greatwood, according to investigators. RELATED: Two shot in quiet Sugar Land neighborhoodThe driver of the Nissan Altima attempted to flee in his vehicle, but police stopped the car in the 1400 block of Briarbend Drive. Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
chron.comBuc-ee's is No. 1: Texas chain's mega gas stations have highest-rated coffee in Texas, U.S.
HOUSTON - Texas-based Buc-ee's takes the top spot not only in Texas for the best cup of gas station coffee, but is the highest-rated cup of joe in the entire country, according to a study released by the GasBuddy app. "Gas station convenience store brands across the country have been quick to include offerings that are competitive with national coffee brands, including sourcing premium coffee beans and making handcrafted espresso beverages," said Frank Beard, convenience store and retail trends analyst at GasBuddy. "Given the recent surge in on-demand, convenience-driven retail, it's clear that the one-stop-shop for gas and a fresh cup of coffee is appealing to American drivers." In neighboring states, Chevron's coffee ranks highest in New Mexico, Quiktrip takes Oklahoma, Kum & Go wins in Arkansas and RaceTrac reigns in Louisiana. GasBuddy says its rankings are based on analysis of more than 2 million gas station coffee ratings from more than 150,000 retail locations where gas is sold in the app from April 2016 to August 2019.
Florida's first Buc-ee's gas station hosts groundbreaking in Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Officials in Daytona Beach broke ground Monday for what's expected to be the largest gas station and convenience store in the state of Florida. "It's not a gas station. The Daytona Beach location will be 53,000 square feet and offer 120 gas pumps. The location in Daytona Beach is expected to open in early 2021 with a job fair to be held a few months beforehand. At the Sept. 16, 2019 ground breaking in Daytona Beach for Florida's first Buc-ee's gas station.
Buc-ee's is a beacon for celebs on the road, like Pink, the Bushes, Joe Rogan and more
Buc-ee's is a beacon for celebs on the road, like Pink, the Bushes, Joe Rogan and moreBrian "Head" WelchThe lead guitarist of the band Korn is the most recent celebrity sighting at Buc-ee's. He was spotted at a Terrell, Texas location in late July of 2019. >>>Check out which other notable celebrities have made at least one pit stop at Buc-ee's. He was spotted at a Terrell, Texas location in late July of 2019. >>>Check out which ... more Photo: Kevin Emanuel Cosey Photo: Kevin Emanuel Cosey Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Buc-ee's is a beacon for celebs on the road, like Pink, the Bushes, Joe Rogan and more 1 / 27 Back to GalleryIf you are from Texas, you probably love Buc-ee's.
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