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19 cities will soon get Buc-ee's - does your area make the list?
Daily Mail ^ | 23 January 2026 | MARTHA WILLIAMS

Posted on 01/23/2026 11:51:27 AM PST by DeplorablePaul

For most drivers, gas stations are a necessary evil. For fans of Buc-ee's, they are a destination - and now the beaver-branded giant is about to pop up in more states than ever before.

By the end of 2026, the 'Disneyland of gas stations' will open four more of its iconic outposts, with another 15 planned in the years that follow. Scroll down to see the full list.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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To: lee martell

Ruth’s Chris is popular with stutterers and people with lisps.


41 posted on 01/23/2026 12:57:42 PM PST by OrangeHoof ("Our property is protected by two pitbulls. They love visitors, especially with marinara or garlic.")
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To: OrangeHoof

Try saying it 3 times, fast (without a dry napkin nearby). Not easy.


42 posted on 01/23/2026 1:13:21 PM PST by lee martell
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To: ConservativeMind
We have been to a couple, over the years. They have great bathrooms and jerky. The staff is always nice. They have a ton of gas pumps. We did not get gas there, though, because it is not a Top Tier Gas compliant fuel. Since going with Top Tier Gas, over a decade ago, we’ve never had a fuel-related problem or ever needed an injector cleaning or additive. It’s a no-brainer to stay with Top Tier Gas.

My F150 went to 250,000 miles before I sold it and bought a new Truck. I always used the cheapest gas available and had no problems.

43 posted on 01/23/2026 1:15:11 PM PST by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, oilfield roughneck, drilling fluid tech, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, MAGA)
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To: ConservativeMind
We found out they don’t allow water refills, at least free ones.

It is widely believed here in Arizona that businesses are required by law to offer free water. It is an urban legend (which I had believed until I just now looked it up).

Nonetheless, it is bad form for a major business to not offer at least tap water in the desert.
44 posted on 01/23/2026 1:17:25 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Big Red Badger
Phoenix Arizona! We are On The Map!

Far western edge. (Surprise, I think)
It will be an hour drive for me from Mesa. I'll skip the non-Top Tier gas (Circle K is also generally NOT Top Tier, QT generally IS)
However, Winco stopped carrying Bacon Jerky, so I will look for that, and try the peanut butter cups when my wife is not imposing a diet on me.

The brisket sounds tempting, but whenever I get brisket at a decent BBQ place (e.g. Little Miss BBQ), I regret not getting something else. For my daughter's birthday, I took her there and had beef spare ribs, no disappointment, except for my wallet.
45 posted on 01/23/2026 1:29:54 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: DeplorablePaul

Here’s the list:

1. Fort Pierce, Florida – Expected to open by 2027
2. West Memphis, Arkansas – Expected in 2028
3. Lafayette, Louisiana – Projected to open in 2028
4. Gallaway, Tennessee – Expected in 2027
5. Oak Grove, Kentucky – Expected in 2027
6. Monroe County, Georgia – Tentatively set for 2028
7. Goodyear, Arizona – Expected June 2026
8. Ruston, Louisiana – Expected in 2027
9. Benton, Arkansas – Expected in 2027
10. Huber Heights, Ohio – Expected April 2026
11. Boerne, Texas – Expected 2027
12. Oak Creek, Wisconsin – Expected early 2027
13. San Marcos, Texas – Projected July 2026
14. Kansas City, Kansas – Expected in 2027
15. St. Lucie, Florida – Anticipated 2027
16. Ocala, Florida – Expected in 2028
17. Hardeeville, South Carolina – Targeted around 2031
18. Murfreesboro, Tennessee – Expected Spring 2026
19. Mebane, North Carolina – Expected 2028


46 posted on 01/23/2026 1:32:41 PM PST by FrankRizzo890
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To: bankwalker

I don’t find their gasoline to be a bargain in comparison to Wal-Mart.


47 posted on 01/23/2026 1:33:01 PM PST by Theodore R. ( )
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To: DeplorablePaul

Cities Getting a Buc-ee’s

1. Fort Pierce, Florida – Expected to open by 2027

2. West Memphis, Arkansas – Expected in 2028

3. Lafayette, Louisiana – Projected to open in 2028

4. Gallaway, Tennessee – Expected in 2027

5. Oak Grove, Kentucky – Expected in 2027

6. Monroe County, Georgia – Tentatively set for 2028

7. Goodyear, Arizona – Expected June 2026

8. Ruston, Louisiana – Expected in 2027

9. Benton, Arkansas – Expected in 2027

10. Huber Heights, Ohio – Expected April 2026

11. Boerne, Texas – Expected 2027

12. Oak Creek, Wisconsin – Expected early 2027

13. San Marcos, Texas – Projected July 2026

14. Kansas City, Kansas – Expected in 2027

15. St. Lucie, Florida – Anticipated 2027

16. Ocala, Florida – Expected in 2028

17. Hardeeville, South Carolina – Targeted around 2031

18. Murfreesboro, Tennessee – Expected Spring 2026

19. Mebane, North Carolina – Expected 2028


48 posted on 01/23/2026 1:33:09 PM PST by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: Dr. Sivana

It will be a diversion as there’s so Much to Explore around Here!


49 posted on 01/23/2026 1:34:35 PM PST by Big Red Badger (Resist Satan's Tyranny )
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To: FrankRizzo890

Beat me by *that* much...😊


50 posted on 01/23/2026 1:34:39 PM PST by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: DeplorablePaul

I live in Texas, but I am not a Buc-ee’s fan.

I especially worry about them putting other places out of business, especially The Czech Stop/Czech Bakery, in West, where I always stop by on my way back to DFW.


51 posted on 01/23/2026 1:36:10 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Dr. Sivana; Openurmind

Opening in June GOODYEAR !


52 posted on 01/23/2026 1:40:26 PM PST by Big Red Badger (Resist Satan's Tyranny )
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To: Big Red Badger

Still an hour drive. I’ll check it out, though.


53 posted on 01/23/2026 1:43:54 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: ConservativeMind

Agree. I always use Top Tier. Also, pumps are kind of a madhouse. But great place to pee if can handle the parking lot traffic.


54 posted on 01/23/2026 2:09:00 PM PST by TexasKamaAina
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To: TexasKamaAina
“Also, pumps are kind of a madhouse. But great place to pee if can handle the parking lot traffic.”

You pee between the pumps, too?! I thought I was the only one!

55 posted on 01/23/2026 2:17:45 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: FrankRizzo890
18. Murfreesboro, Tennessee – Expected Spring 2026

Murfreesboro won't be open in the spring but the last I heard they are hoping to be open before Thanksgiving. I'm kind of looking forward to it as it will only be like three or four miles away, but it is on my way to Walmart, and now I'll have three more stop lights to go through to get to Walmart because of them. So I'll be going to the other nearby Walmart in the opposite direction more, It all depending on time of day and maybe I'll avoid going by the Bucc-ee's direction on the weekends, time will tell.

56 posted on 01/23/2026 3:12:25 PM PST by ReformedBeckite (1 of 3 I'm only allowing my self each day)
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To: FrankRizzo890
10. Huber Heights, Ohio – Expected April 2026

It seems like there are daily news reports on this. Once it opens they'll have to go back to apartment fires.

57 posted on 01/23/2026 3:22:41 PM PST by KarlInOhio (Pam Bondi is the George McClellan of attorneys general.)
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To: DeplorablePaul
New menu item: Blubber brisket:

58 posted on 01/23/2026 4:18:50 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Yesterday only comes one time. —Sorrells Pickard)
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To: ConservativeMind
I've been running ethanol free in my 2015 F150 SuperCrew. Over 140,000 miles now and need to service injectors. We have subzero temperatures in Winter, so using an ethanol contaminated fuel that attracts water is a no go.
59 posted on 01/23/2026 4:56:02 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: ConservativeMind

I thought everybody did.


60 posted on 01/23/2026 4:59:50 PM PST by TexasKamaAina
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