Buc-ee’s, known for its exceptionally clean restrooms, fresh food, and friendly beaver mascot, is set to unveil its latest travel center in Hillsboro, TX on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The center will open to the public at 6 a.m. CDT, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. CDT.
Located at 165 State Highway 77 (NEC of I-35 at HWY 77), the new Buc-ee’s Hillsboro will occupy an area of 74,000 square feet and house 120 fueling positions. Visitors will be able to enjoy popular Buc-ee’s items such as Texas-style barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by Hillsboro Mayor Scott Johnson, members of the Hillsboro City Council, City Manager Megan Henderson, Economic Development Director Art Mann, as well as Hill County Judge Justin Lewis and the Hill County Commissioners Court.
Following the opening of Buc-ee’s Hillsboro, the company will have a total of 49 stores across Texas and the South. Buc-ee’s has been expanding into other states since 2019, with travel centers already opened in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, and Colorado. The company has also started construction on new locations in Virginia and Mississippi earlier this year.
“We’re thrilled to open our newest travel center in Hillsboro,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. “This community has been nothing but supportive and we can’t wait to welcome locals, as well as I-35 travelers (East AND West!), to enjoy all that Buc-ee’s has to offer.”
Buc-ee’s Hillsboro location will create over 200 job opportunities in the area. The starting salary for these jobs is well above the minimum wage and includes full benefits, a 6% matching 401k plan, and three weeks of paid vacation. Buc-ee’s is dedicated to providing a welcoming, secure, and enjoyable stop for all travelers.
