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Texas-based Buc-ee’s plans to expand into Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas, and North Carolina by 2028, with Ohio also in play after the brand opened its first Ohio location in 2026; the chain touts thousands of new jobs and local economic boosts, but it faces BBB complaints and debates over incentives and traffic in small towns.
The Better Business Bureau has given Fort Valley, Georgia’s Buc-ee’s location (and about three dozen Buc-ee’s sites) an F rating, based on complaint history and how disputes are handled. Recent complaints on Buc-ee’s site (Jan–Feb) largely concern product issues. The BBB notes Buc-ee’s does not respond to BBB complaints.
The Better Business Bureau issued an F rating to most Buc-ee's locations for failing to address customer complaints, with 33 of 38 evaluated stores receiving an F. The BBB cited missing contact options and unanswered concerns, while Buc-ee's operates 54 locations across 11 states; CBS News Texas notes no comment was provided by Buc-ee's at press time.
A study from Texas Tech found that the blood-brain barrier remains largely intact in a common mouse model of Alzheimer's, challenging previous beliefs that the disease causes widespread BBB leakiness, which has implications for drug delivery strategies.
The Better Business Bureau warns that payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App are leaving users vulnerable to fraud, with criminals exploiting the accessibility of these apps to steal money. Users are advised to be cautious about who they pay and the amount of the transaction, to use strong passwords on their phones, and to watch out for red flags such as requests for quick debt payments or assistance through payment apps, which are likely scams.
Scammers are targeting Spectrum internet and TV customers with a new scam, offering special deals in exchange for payment with gift cards. The scam involves callers claiming to be from Spectrum, promising to halve the customer's cable internet bill for three years if they pay $520 upfront with a Target gift card. The scam has become widespread, prompting a warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Customers are advised to be cautious of any phone calls or text offers claiming to be from companies offering special deals and to always be suspicious of such communications.