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Texas-based Buc-ee's reveals plans for Wisconsin store
Buc-ee’s, an iconic Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain known for their expansive interiors and unique product offerings, will be coming to Wisconsin.
The proposed store would boast over 73,000 square feet of retail space and would be located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee located approximately 78 miles from Chicago.
The chain, while based in Texas, currently operates stores in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado and Missouri.
Wisconsin is among 10 states that Buc-ee’s has new locations planned for.
The fan-favorite travel center chain has received nationwide recognition for its beef jerky bars, snacks such as Beaver Nuggets and the “cleanest restrooms in America.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Buc-ee’s to Oak Creek, as they choose our growing city for their first-completed store in Wisconsin along the critical I-94 corridor,” Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz said in a release. ““This exciting development not only strengthens our position as a key hub for travelers but also brings new opportunities for local businesses and residents. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Buc-ee’s will have on our community.”
The store would feature 120 gas pumps and EV charging, the release said. The store is anticipated to open in early 2027, marking the “first Buc-ee’s to be built in the state.”
In 2023, the chain previously announced a proposed site in DeForest, Wisconsin, approximately 16 miles north of Madison. Earlier this year, reports say the plans had been delayed.
“Buc-ee’s is excited to have the opportunity of adding Oak Creek to our expansion into Wisconsin,” Stan Beard, Jr., Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate and Development, said in the release. “We have plan submittals, commission approvals and final city council decisions to be made before we can put a shovel in the ground, and that process officially begins with the January 28 Plan Commission meeting. The folks of Oak Creek have been a pleasure to work with, and we look forward to partnering with them for many years to come.”
A City Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for next week, the release said, followed by public hearings, Oak Creek officials said.
AUSTIN, Texas — An estimated 5.7 million Texans are expected to travel for a milestone Independence Day.
Daniel Armbruster, a spokesperson for AAA Texas, reports that 4.9 million of those travelers are expected to drive — that’s over 85%.
Armbruster says the heaviest traffic times start this afternoon and carry into the evening. In terms of return travel, Sunday afternoon and Monday are expected to be the most congested.
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Additionally, Armbruster wants to warn drivers about frequent causes of roadside emergencies before they hit the highway.
“The top roadside emergencies we saw here in Texas last 4th of July: dead batteries, flat tires, engine problems. All of those can be exacerbated by the heat, and we’re certainly seeing a very hot week here in Texas,” he said. “Heat and vibration are a battery’s worst enemy. If your battery is over three years old, you really want to trust a mechanic to inspect the battery, check the load in the battery, and make sure that it’s good.”
Armbruster says dim lights and difficult turning over your car are signs that your car battery might need a quick check. He told CBS Austin that the average battery life for a car is three to five years.
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Travel is only predicted is increase 0.2% from last year’s Fourth of July, but Armbruster says consumer confidence has changed significantly.
Two days before the Fourth, gas prices in Austin are $3.21 on average. Although gas prices have lowered in the last month, they’re much higher than one year ago.
“It’s $0.50 less than it was a month ago, but it’s $0.48 more than it was a year ago,” said Armbruster. “That’s certainly on the minds of some folks who are traveling and on a budget. We’re seeing some families where they might change how far they go, or maybe they’re not spending as much on food or on hotels, but overall, we still see a desire to travel.”
LUBBOCK, Texas — As people travel to celebrate the Fourth of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
According to the AAA gas price website, Texas is below the current national average gas price of $3.85. The Lone Star State’s gas price average is $3.34, while the state of California has an above-average gas price of $5.42.
The Austin/San Marcos area’s current gas price average is around $3.21, according to the AAA Gas Price.
In Williamson County, the average was $3.18, while Travis and Hays counties were at $3.21.
El Paso is currently the Texas city with the highest gas prices, with an average price of $3.63. Below are other Texas cities’ averages:
- Abilene – $3.46
- College Station/Bryan – $3.44
- Dallas – $3.29
- Fort Worth/Arlington – $3.28
- Houston – $3.34
- Killeen/Temple/Fort Hood – $3.24
- Lubbock – $3.26
- San Antonio – $3.41
- Tyler – $3.26
- Waco – $3.26
For those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, it is a good reminder to drink responsibly, share the road and plan ahead.
To learn more about gas prices around Texas and the rest of the nation, find out more at AAA.
Six Flags Over Texas’ new record-breaking dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, is now scheduled to open on Thursday, July 9, park officials announced Wednesday.
It had been scheduled to open on June 26 as part of the park’s 65th anniversary, but that was delayed due to longer-than-expected testing of the high-flying roller coaster.
When it announced the delay, the park said on social media, “… it ensures that when Tormenta charges out of the gates, it will be a ride experience worthy of its name – bold, intense, and unforgettable.”
Ride will break six world records
The Tormenta Rampaging Run is inspired by Spain’s Running of the Bulls. The coaster will be located in a new section of Six Flags called Rancho de la Tormenta, featuring Cocina Abuela – a Spanish/Latin American restaurant.
The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
It will break six records when it opens: the tallest dive coaster (309 feet), the fastest dive coaster (87 mph), the longest dive coaster (4,199 feet), the tallest vertical coaster loop (179 feet), the highest Immelmann inversion (218 feet), and the highest 95-degree beyond-vertical drop (285 feet).
CBS News Texas will provide updates should additional information become available.
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