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BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN & JAMIE MOORE
Construction kicks o for new Buc-ee’s A new Buc-ee’s set to open by May 2026 in San Marcos held a groundbreaking Jan. 29, with guests including city sta, and Buc-ee’s founder and CEO Arch “Beaver” Aplin III. The overview The San Marcos City Council rst considered a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Buc-ee’s in February 2024 and gave nal approval in March, according to previ- ous reporting by Community Impact . The new Buc-ee’s, located along I-35 near Yarrington Road, will span 74,707 square feet. The breakdown When rst presented to the council, Buc-ee’s projected a minimum of 175 positions. However, Aplin said he expects the actual number of jobs to be “substantially more” than 175.
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LivAway Suites hotel breaks ground
Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, CEO and founder of Buc-ee’s, attended the groundbreaking ceremony.
LivAway Suites broke ground at 1550 River Road in San Marcos on Dec. 19, according to a
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news release. Project details
The “innovative extended-stay” hotel brand will be four stories with 126 rooms. LivAway Suites will have self-check-in kiosks, smart parcel lockers, and a tness area. The hotel will also have a smart laundry facility, according to an email from spokesperson Veronica Alvarez.
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