Horizon City officials say a Buc-ee’s is on the way to one of the town’s busiest corners, with a new travel center planned for the intersection of Horizon Boulevard and Ashford. City leaders are already talking up the project as a potential economic jolt that could pull in drivers and visitors from across the region. The news landed in a “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE” announcement shared through the Horizon City Police Department’s social channels.
In a press release posted by the Horizon City Police Department, the city confirmed the Horizon Boulevard and Ashford location and quoted Mayor Andres “Andy” Renteria, who said, “We’re beyond excited to welcome Buc-ee’s to Horizon City. This will be a game-changer for our community!” The post did not offer an opening date, developer, or construction timeline, leaving residents with more anticipation than specifics for now.
What Buc-ee’s Could Mean for Horizon City
Buc-ee’s has been steadily growing beyond its East Texas base, pushing into new states and regional markets with ever-larger travel centers. One Arizona location in Goodyear is being marketed at roughly 74,000 square feet with about 120 fueling positions, a scale that can significantly boost traffic and even overnight stays, according to reporting by Hoodline on the giant Buc-ee’s muscles up by I-10 project. In other cities, local officials have pointed to job creation on one hand while keeping a close eye on what that level of traffic means for roads and services.
Roads, Jobs and the Planning Ahead
Horizon Boulevard is already under the microscope in a Texas Department of Transportation corridor master plan that tags the roadway as a growth corridor and outlines both short- and long-term traffic and drainage improvements, according to TxDOT. The Town of Horizon City’s guiding land-use document likewise highlights Horizon Boulevard and nearby intersections such as Ashford for future upgrades, underscoring the kind of infrastructure work that often follows a project of this size, per the Town of Horizon City's comprehensive plan.
The initial announcement keeps plenty of details under wraps. It does not identify a developer or contractor, nor does it offer even a rough opening estimate, leaving permitting, construction timing, and traffic-mitigation plans as open questions. Those gaps are evident in the original post, which consists largely of the city’s statement and the mayor’s comments, per the Horizon City Police Department.
Residents watching the Buc-ee’s buzz can monitor city channels and the police department’s feeds for updates via the Horizon City Police Department. For now, the announcement kicks off a longer process that is expected to involve traffic studies, public meetings, and coordination with TxDOT as plans move from press release to pavement.
