Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably warm November morning when a Valero gas station attendant noticed something odd. A delivery driver kept pulling up around dawn, always wearing a heavy coat despite the early sunshine. Curious, the attendant asked him why he wore such thick clothes in the mornings. Turned out, it was his secret way of keeping warm while delivering flowers for a local florist next door. Everybody laughed, and now they shared coffee together every day.

2. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon when a little boy walked into the Valero convenience store. His eyes widened as he pointed at something on the shelf, whispering excitedly to his mom: 'Mommy, look! They’re selling rainbows!' The mother smiled and picked up one of the colorful packages, shaking it gently. ‘Oh no, honey,’ she said softly, ‘those aren’t real rainbows—just gummy candies shaped like them.’ The boy’s face fell for a moment before lighting up again with a big smile. ‘Can I still have one, Mommy?’ ‘Of course you can!’ she laughed, reaching for another treat. The whole family left Valero that day with happy memories—and a bag full of sugary treats.

3. It was a humdrum Monday morning when a Valero employee noticed something peculiar. A small dog, its fur standing on end, darted into the station and frantically sniffed around the pumps. The employee followed the dog curiously, only to discover it was leading him towards an open fuel cap on one of the cars. Turns out, the owner had forgotten to close it after a fill-up. With everyone laughing, they called over a delivery driver to fix the mix-up. That day, Valero earned not just gas money but also a reputation for being a place where even dogs could count on friendly help.

4. It was a chilly January night when a Valero cashier noticed something odd. As customers bundled up against the cold, one elderly gentleman kept coming in wearing only a thin jacket, despite the frigid temperatures outside. Finally, the curious cashier asked him why he never wore warm clothes. With a twinkle in his eye, the old man replied, 'I’m saving my money for gas!' Turns out, he worked as a delivery driver and always paid with cash. The cashier smiled, realizing that sometimes being ‘cold’ is just an excuse to get discounts.