Boerne Daily Brief: Buc-ee’s moves forward and a busy weekend ahead
Boerne, TX — February 7, 2026 — Buc-ee’s advances its long-delayed Boerne store as commuters brace for I-35 work and new chains remake local life.
Buc-ee’s Boerne store clears key traffic hurdle
Buc-ee’s long-discussed travel center at I-10 and Main is closer to reality after the city signed off on a required traffic impact study. The $38 million, 53,000-square-foot store still needs final permit approvals, but officials say the study was one of the biggest boxes left to check.
The project, first announced in 2016, has faced years of redesigns and construction delays along the interstate. Some residents remain worried about extra traffic, lighting and noise, while others welcome new jobs and tax revenue. Updated plans trimmed the original layout and fuel capacity in an effort to ease local concerns.
More national chains head for Boerne
The Buc-ee’s news lands as more national brands move into the Hill Country corridor around Boerne. Recent filings highlight a wave of retail growth, from a Sprouts Farmers Market anchoring Boerne Town Center to additional restaurant and fast-food projects along I-10.
Economic projections show Kendall County among the fastest-growing areas in the region over the next few years. Supporters say the new stores will add convenience and amenities for local families. Others worry that the pace of development is chipping away at the area’s small-town feel and stressing already-busy roads.
I-35 work could slow San Antonio commutes
Boerne drivers who head into downtown San Antonio should plan for extra time the next two weeks. The lower level of northbound I-35 through the urban core closed Friday for bridge repairs and is expected to stay shut through February 20, weather permitting.
The upper level remains open, but transportation officials are urging drivers to consider alternate routes or off-peak travel. The work is part of a larger safety project that will eventually shift to the southbound side of the highway later this month.
Today in Boerne
Closer to home, tonight’s Centurions of Kendall County gala at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church caps a busy weekend of local events, following last night’s guided Family Night Hike at the Cibolo Nature Center.
Looking ahead, the city’s bulky item and brush collection week starts Monday, and a special city council winter workshop is scheduled for Tuesday evening. Downtown merchants are also preparing for next weekend’s Boerne Market Days and the popular mid-month Chocolate Walk along the Hill Country Mile.
