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El Paso County Approves Buc-ee’s Zoning Appeal 4-1

8/28/2026

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  • El Paso County commissioners approved Buc-ee’s zoning appeal, classifying the 74,000-sq-ft site as a convenience store.
  • The vote was 4-1 on August 27, 2026, with Commissioner Bill Wysong dissenting.
  • The project would include 120 fuel pumps, 20 EV chargers, and 790 parking spaces.
  • County staff will review the site plan for traffic, lighting, landscaping, and road improvements.
  • Opponents like Terre Christensen contest traffic and environmental impacts, while supporters hail a property-rights victory.