Convenience store chain TXB, which stands for Texas born, broke ground on its 68th store Oct. 25 at 145 Lehman Road, Kyle. The chain, formerly known as Kwik Check, has stores throughout the state as well as a handful of stores in Oklahoma.

“When we decided to create the new brand, TXB, we wanted to accentuate our roots in Texas. ... Our mission, as a company, is to leave them better. Our intent is to leave our customers, our communities and our employees better off than when they knew us before,” TXB CEO Kevin Smartt said.

In addition to the groundbreaking, TXB leadership presented a $5,000 check to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas.

“Our ultimate goal is to provide a trained CASA advocate to every child in foster care so this donation will certainly help us to get closer and closer to that goal,” CASA Community Engagement Coordinator Jade Dimitri said.

The store itself will be around 6,000 square feet with a patio, and there will be an additional 7,000 square feet for the fuel canopy outside that is expected to be completed in May.