Lufkin, Texas - Today Polk Oil Company announced the purchase of two convenience stores in the Houston County area. Polk Oil Company has purchased both Doc's convenience store
locations in Crockett. The Doc's store locations are on Hwy 287 and Hwy 19 North, and on Hwy 7 and Loop 304 East. The full-service convenience stores offer grocery items, soft drinks and gasoline.

With the addition of the Crockett locations, Polk now operates 30 Convenience stores throughout East Texas.

"We have known the Polk family and Carl Ray Polk for years and have found them to be people of great integrity. Carl Ray Polk does what he says he is going to do that's a rare quality today. Polk Oil will be a great addition to the Crockett area. Polk Oil's operation of the convenience stores will enhance our commitment to expand our Barbeque and Smoked Meat business," said Doc's Founder Jack Patton.

"Jack Patton and his family have been great customers of Polk Oil for several years now. Our trusted relationship began when Jack chose Polk Oil to provide quality Exxon gasoline for his two stores. The trust we have built has afforded us the opportunity to grow our convenience store operations in Crockett with the purchase of Jack's two stores.

Jack has built a strong and very loyal customer base in Crockett; we are thrilled with the chance to continue his great customer service and c-store offerings. We look forward to being a strong and sustainable business partner in Houston County for many years to come," said Polk Oil President Carl Ray Polk, Jr.

Polk Oil plans to operate the facilities in much the same way that Jack Patton has operated
them over the last seven years with the exception of expanded operating hours for greater
customer convenience.

In addition to the Crockett stores, Polk Oil Company has 28 convenience stores, 4 Subway
franchises, 3 Hunts Brothers pizza franchises and 6 locations with Pizza Pro. In addition to
grocery items and gasoline, Polk Pick-It-Up stores offer services such as ATMs, lottery tickets, money orders and pre-paid calling cards.

Jack Patton plans to expand the Doc's Barbeque and Smoked Meat operations in Crockett and maintain his barbeque operation and convenience store in Grapeland,Texas.

From its humble beginnings in 1937, as a family-owned garage in Wells, Texas, Polk Oil
Company now operates 30 service stations and convenience stores throughout East Texas.
Polk Pick-It-Up and its employee-owners take pride in their service, quality and commitment to the communities they serve. Polk Oil Company, with its partners ExxonMobil and
Chevron/Texaco, provide only the highest quality gasoline for our customers.