Maverick breaks ground, finally

RITZVILLE – Groundwork for a new gas station and convenience store at the Interstate 90-state Highway 261 interchange is underway.

At the Tuesday, April 16, City Council meeting, Clerk/Treasurer Julie Flyckt announced the general contractor and earthwork subcontractor have finally broken ground for construction of a new Maverick gas station.

The station will be located across the road from Love's Travel Stop, next to Big Bend Electric. According to survey maps, an existing truck driveway at Love's will align with a new road called "Homestead Avenue" adjacent to the Maverick lot.

The gas statio...