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🌱 How high gas prices still packed Goodyear’s new Buc-ee’s

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In today's newsletter:

  • How high gas prices still packed Goodyear's new Buc-ee's
  • Why Buc-ee's picked Goodyear—and which states it's eyeing next

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 110 and low of 85 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 109, low: 87.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 109 and low of 87 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arizonans choose to travel local with higher Labor Day gas prices (fox10phoenix.com) — Gas prices around $4.54 a gallon didn't stop big Labor Day crowds from filling the new Buc-ee's in Goodyear, where many travelers say fuel is noticeably cheaper than in neighboring states. Locals and visitors described adjusting plans, with some staying closer to home at spots like Lake Pleasant to save money while still squeezing in end-of-summer fun.
   

• Buc-ee's focusing on 'conservative, business-friendly' states (starexponent.com) — Goodyear's new Buc-ee's is part of a broader 2026 expansion that also added locations in Ohio, Texas, and Arkansas, as the chain targets what its CEO calls "conservative, business-friendly" states. The piece explains how that strategy shapes where future stores may land and notes political reactions to the company's trademark disputes and rapid growth nationwide.
   

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  • One of Louie's offspring.
    He started out white and now he's cream color. I guess his true colors are showing. How cute is he. (Nextdoor Centerra)
  • This man is a true gentleman!
    I arrived with my vehicle that ultimately had more problems than expected, including the wrong part I had purchased on eBay. I'm an older gentleman… (Nextdoor Rancho Mirage)
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  • Buckeye woman turns homemade soul food posts into viral full-time gig (azfamily.com)
  • Football Recap: Tough Loss for Greenway (maxpreps.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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