TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has announced the expansion of its network with the completion of construction and opening of TA Hillsboro, located on 78 acres of land at I-35, Exit 370 (160 State Hwy. 77) in Hillsboro, Texas.

TravelCenters and Hillsboro City Officials have worked closely together to ensure that this newly constructed facility will have a positive impact on the city and its economic development, as well as provide professional drivers and local customers the finest in travel center amenities, entertainment and customer service.

Specifically, TA Hillsboro, open 24/7/365, offers:

A 180-seat state-of-the-art Country Pride full-service restaurant with a buffet and StayFit menu options

A 5,600 square-foot Minit Mart convenience store stocked with driver merchandise, beverages, World Blends Coffee, and fresh to-go meal options, including better-for-you snack choices

Hillsboro drivers can also enjoy Ranger’s Virtual Sports Café, an adjacent, proprietary entertainment offering constructed and operated by TA that includes virtual golf and virtual gun ranges and serves delicious burgers, pizza and beverages. Drivers can relax in the oversized, leather seating while socializing with fellow drivers and locals, or catch the big game on DirecTV from one of the multiple televisions throughout.

"We are thrilled with the opening of our TA Hillsboro location providing drivers yet another full-service travel center option right in the heart of Texas," said Tom O'Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters. “This site especially offers drivers some new and unique experiences, while also delivering on the unparalleled level of amenities and customer service they have come to know and expect.”

The opening of TA Hillsboro, TX raises the number of travel centers in the TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded chain to 254.