The popular Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's recently filed a lawsuit against Barc-ee's dog park, coffee and food shop in Marshfield, Missouri, alleging trademark infringement. Barc-ee's is just off Route 66 in Marshfield, about 17 miles from a Buc-ee's in Springfield, Missouri. The logo for Barc-ee's in Marshfield, Missouri. According to the Springfield News-Leader: The … Continue reading Buc-ee’s files trademark infringment lawsuit against Barc-ee’s of Marshfield
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Neon sign lighting ceremony for Western Motel in Vinita set for April 12
The owners of the Western Motel along Route 66 in Vinita, Oklahoma, announce a lighting ceremony for its new neon sign. The new sign will be unveiled at 7 p.m. on April 12. The event will include live music, food and more. The Western Motel last fall received a neon-sign grant through the Oklahoma Route … Continue reading Neon sign lighting ceremony for Western Motel in Vinita set for April 12
Casa Grande Hotel building in Elk City finally seeing some upgrades
The historic but long-closed Casa Grande Hotel building in Elk City, Oklahoma, appears to be seeing some improvements after years of standing idle. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association had the scoop: “The plan is to first secure the building by replacing the upper story windows on three sides,” said Don Mullenix, local preservationist. After that, … Continue reading Casa Grande Hotel building in Elk City finally seeing some upgrades
“Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” goes on Route 66 from Tulsa through Texas
The latest episode of "Samantha Brown's Places to Love" aired on PBS, where she travels on Route 66 west from Tulsa through the Texas Panhandle to the New Mexico border. Over 25 minutes, she visits Threatt Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma; First Americans Museum and a neon artist in Oklahoma City; Sid's Diner in El … Continue reading “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” goes on Route 66 from Tulsa through Texas
Meteor City Trading Post aims to reopen by Memorial Day weekend
The new owners of the long-closed Meteor City Trading Post west of Winslow, Arizona, have posted photos of their progress in renovating the property -- plus an announcement of a target date of Memorial Day weekend for reopening.' It would be the first time Meteor City was open to the public since 2012. The Facebook … Continue reading Meteor City Trading Post aims to reopen by Memorial Day weekend
Old Riverton Store marks its 100th anniversary today
The Old Riverton Store, formerly known as Eisler Bros. Store and originally Williams Store, in Riverton, Kansas, today marks the 100th anniversary of its opening. Leo and Lora Williams opened it on March 20, 1925 -- more than a year before U.S. 66 officially existed. The store is marking the occasion today with cupcakes. A … Continue reading Old Riverton Store marks its 100th anniversary today
Big Route 66 development in Tulsa appears to be in limbo
A large Route 66-themed development, the Palmera Motor Court, near the Arkansas River in Tulsa appears to be in limbo. The Tulsa World reported last week: The Mayor’s Office did not respond directly when asked whether the city plans to move forward with a proposal from Sharp Development to build a hotel, restaurant and poolside bar at … Continue reading Big Route 66 development in Tulsa appears to be in limbo
Tulsa’s Neon Sign Grant Program completes 66th sign
The City of Tulsa's Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program recently completed its 66th sign along the Mother Road. According to the Tulsa Route 66 Commission, the latest sign was Hillcrest Medical Center at Utica Avenue and 11th Street (aka Route 66). Hillcrest posted a video of the sign installation: Here's a local TV station's … Continue reading Tulsa’s Neon Sign Grant Program completes 66th sign
Storms damage Sun ‘n Sand Motel sign, Tri-County Truck Stop building
Severe winds toppled the landmark Sun 'n Sand Motel sign in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and a tornado destroyed the Tri-County Truck Stop building in Villa Ridge, Missouri. The weather events were part of a storm system that wreaked havoc across several states -- from high winds in New Mexico and Texas and wildfires in … Continue reading Storms damage Sun ‘n Sand Motel sign, Tri-County Truck Stop building
Camp Cajon volunteers to give guided tours on parts of Cajon Pass
Historians of Camp Cajon, a defunct motor camp along Route 66 in Cajon Pass, will offer rare guided hikes to historic trails and roads that went past the historic site in Southern California. The hikes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 22, reported Mark Landis for the San Bernardino County Sun. … Continue reading Camp Cajon volunteers to give guided tours on parts of Cajon Pass