Buc-ee’s Mural Provides Opportunity for Young Artists
A group of 10 Blank Spaces interns spent their spring break painting a wall with a “Welcome to Buc-ee’s” mural at the chain’s Amarillo, Texas, convenience store, the Amarillo Globe-News reported. The local nonprofit provides opportunities for young artists to install large-scale murals and curate and manage a local art gallery while contributing to civic beautification, according to its website. Interns work alongside professional artists to learn all aspects of mural painting including working with property owners, design conception, materials, application, budget and preservation. They are taught to collaborate with other artists, neighborhood residents, schools and communities. This is the organization’s 96th project. Lake Jackson, Texas-based Buc-ee’s has 50 stores in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. —Greg Lindenberg
Casey’s Chases Storms
Casey’s General Stores is partnering with “Weather Women: Into the Bear’s Cage,” a storm chasing documentary by Paradeigm Films. The series follows a group of storm chasers as they capture the 2025 storm season in real time. “At Casey’s, we know it’s not crazy to chase your dreams–and storms–and these amazing women are proof that when an opportunity arises, you got to chase it. We’re here to fuel the adventure of storm chasing season across Casey’s Country,” said Katie Petru, spokesperson for Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s. The documentary follows the stories of Jessica Moore, a meteorologist, travel writer and professional photographer; Jane Ostberg, a photographer and writer; and Emmy-winning broadcaster and meteorologist Jennifer Watson. Casey'sis a sponsor providing funding and gift cards for use at its stores, Petru told CSP.The documentary’s website said that Casey’s is the “exclusive fueled by partner” of the Weather Women, and “Whether it’s a quick stop for fuel, fresh food or a moment to regroup before the next storm, Casey’s is there—keeping them ready for whatever the skies throw their way.” —Hannah Hammond
California Has 48% More EV Chargers Than Gasoline Nozzles
California now has 48% more public and shared private EV chargers than the number of gasoline nozzles, according to the California Energy Commission, which estimates there are about 120,000 gas nozzles in the state, compared to 178,000 public and shared private chargers. “We’re embracing our clean car future and providing consumers more choices—no matter what ‘big government’ mandates come out of Washington,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). California has approved a $1.4 billion investment plan to expand its charging and hydrogen network. The investment plan funds projects like the Fast Charge California Project, which is a part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP). This project will award $55 million to install EV fast-charging stations at businesses and publicly accessible locations across the state. In addition to the state’s commitment to improving EV infrastructure, thousands of dollars in grants and rebates are available for low-income Californians. —Rachel Gignac
Pump Price Error Lists 32 Cents Per Gallon
A fuel price error at a bp gas station in Buffalo, Minnesota, eased the pain at the pump for drivers as they filled their tanks paying 32 cents per gallon (CPG), according to automotive news outlet MotorBiscuit. “Whoever was working their shift at bp tonight really messed up,” Kay, who posts under the TikTok handle of kaykoski, shared on the social media platform. The clip has amassed more than 8 million views. The video shows the pump price of $85.82 for 260 gallons that a group of men paid to fill up a fuel container on their flatbed truck. “A local police officer, still in uniform, drove his personal minivan to the pump to fill it up before someone at bp corrected the price,” the report said. —Diane Adam
Shaq Slurpee Now at 7-Eleven
Inspired by Shaquille O’Neal’s Sour Pineapple flavored gummy, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is launching a limited-edition Slurpee flavor at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes convenience stores now through April 29. The Shaq-A-Licious XL Sour Pineapple Slurpee combines the tangy flavor of the Sour Pineapple Slurpee drink with the oversized Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, which launched in September 2024 in partnership with Hershey. The gummies come in two varieties: Original, with gummies molded after Shaq’s face in peach, berry punch and orange flavors, and Sour, featuring shapes inspired by his nicknames: Diesel, the Big Cactus and the Big Shamrock in pineapple, mixed berry and watermelon flavors. In a promotion, customers who buy any size Slurpee drink, including the Shaq flavor, can buy a 6.2-ounce bag of Shaq-A-Licious Gummies for $2. —Chuck Ullie
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