Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, a regular shouted one morning, ‘Hey, look at that gas pump!’ Everyone turned around to see it glowing softly in the pre-dawn light. Since then, some customers swear they’ve seen strange reflections or shadows moving inside the pumps. Finally, an old delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe it’s just the ghost of oil prices past.’ Everyone laughed, and soon forgot about the eerie sight—until next time someone claimed to spot Big Oil himself lurking behind the nozzle.

2. At Valero, a delivery driver noticed something unusual on the parking lot one afternoon. As he pulled in, he saw an old, dusty suitcase sitting next to a trash can. Curious, he picked it up and opened it—only to discover a collection of vintage postcards from around the state. The cards were from different towns, each with a funny or nostalgic caption. The delivery driver posted them online, and soon Valero became famous for its mysterious postcard stash. A regular customer even left a note: 'Next time leave one for me!' Turns out, everyone loved finding little surprises along with their gas.

3. At Valero, a little boy pointed excitedly and asked his mom, ‘Mommy, why does that gas pump blink red like an alien spaceship?’ The mother smiled and explained, 'Honey, it’s just a safety feature. When the light turns red, it means the tank is almost full.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then whispered to his friend, ‘Maybe aliens fill up their spaceships here too!’ A nearby delivery driver overheard and laughed, shaking his head with a smile.

4. At Valero, an old man growled at the cashier one day, ‘Why is it always so hot in here?’ The cashier shrugged and replied, ‘It’s not us, sir—it’s the Texas heat outside.’ The old man grumbled something under his breath and left, but as he walked out, you could’ve sworn you heard him mutter, ‘Next time I’ll fill up my car with ice cubes!’