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Buc-ee’s Faces Local and State Opposition in Colorado

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Colorado Springs Gazette

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Source: Colorado Springs Gazette

Billionaire and real estate developer Ian Griffis and media magnate John Malone are funding opposition campaigns against a proposed Buc-ee's in Palmer Lake, citing concerns over environmental conservation and local impact, amid lawsuits, political activism, and community debates over annexation and development.

Palmer Lake Secures Partnership with Buc-ee's

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Colorado Springs Gazette

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Palmer Lake has announced a deal with Buc-ee's for land annexation, including Buc-ee's funding water infrastructure improvements saving the town millions, a payment to the town, and considerations for local crime impact, with a vote scheduled for August 28.

Virginia's First Buc-ee's Opens with Texas-Sized Convenience in Rockingham County

Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Burn

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Source: The Burn

Virginia's first Buc-ee's store opened in Rockingham County, offering a massive 74,000 sq ft of shopping, food, and gas services, attracting long lines and featuring the brand's signature clean bathrooms and wide product selection. A second location is planned near Richmond, with another possible near Stafford.

Buc-ee's Expands Its Reach with New Store Openings and Community Impact

Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times

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Buc-ee's, a Texas-based mega convenience store chain known for its large size, unique offerings, and devoted fan base, has expanded beyond Texas with its first store in Mississippi, drawing huge crowds and enthusiastic loyalty, despite some environmental and community concerns.

Buc-ee’s Annexation Moves Forward in Palmer Lake Despite Opposition

Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Colorado Sun

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Source: The Colorado Sun

Palmer Lake officials voted 6-1 to approve the first step toward annexing land for a new Buc-ee’s location between Colorado Springs and Denver, despite community opposition and concerns over environmental and community impacts. The next steps include zoning review and public hearings, with ongoing legal challenges from community groups.

Buc-ee's Co-Founder's Son Indicted for Secret Recordings

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast

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Mitchell Wasek, son of Buc-ee’s co-founder Don Wasek, was indicted on 21 felony counts for allegedly recording people in bathrooms without their consent over two years. The charges involve 13 victims and recordings from various family properties. Wasek's attorney cited complex legal issues, including the right to install cameras in one's own home.

Buc-ee's Co-Founder's Son Indicted for Secretly Filming Guests

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

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Source: New York Post

Mitchell Wasek, son of Buc-ee's co-founder Don Wasek, has been indicted on 21 counts of invasive visual recording for secretly filming guests in bathrooms at his family's Texas lake house and other locations over nearly two years. The charges involve 13 victims, and Wasek was arrested in October 2023 after guests discovered a hidden camera.