Stripes opened a convenience store and gas station at 3818 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, on Jan. 26. The location also has a Laredo Taco Company outpost as part of a partnership between the two brands for Stripes’ Texas and Louisiana stores. The new 7,000-square feet Stripes location has 16 gas pumps, an outdoor seating area and a “ wall” of fountain drink choices. www.stripesstores.com