7-Eleven

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the gas station and noticed an eerie glow coming from inside the store's vending machines. Curious, he cracked open the door—and heard a soft humming sound, like someone whistling 'Happy Birthday' in perfect pitch. Peeking inside, he saw rows of glowing cans, each one spinning gently as if dancing to the tune. Suddenly, a can popped out with a smiley face drawn on it—‘Congratulations, you’ve won free Slurpee for life!’ The delivery driver burst into laughter, realizing it was just another prank by his friendly neighborhood 7-Eleven staff.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the gas station and noticed an eerie glow coming from behind the convenience store's counter. Curious, he peeked around the corner and saw only a familiar silhouette—an old neighbor who often stopped by for late-night snacks. Turns out, the glow was just his flashlight reflecting off the shelves. The delivery driver laughed it off, realizing that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction.

3. Late one night, when the streets of Houston were quiet as a church mouse, a delivery driver pulled up to the 7-Eleven for a quick refuel. The neon sign flickered ominously, but he ignored it, reaching for his coffee cup. Suddenly, the cash register chimed with an unfamiliar tune—something between a mariachi horn and a siren. The delivery driver raised an eyebrow, leaning closer to the counter. ‘What’s that noise?’ he whispered into the empty store. Then, from behind him, came a soft voice: 'Just our new ringtone, amigo.' A grinning clerk emerged from the back room, shrugging. The driver shook his head, smiling, and said, 'Next time I'll stop for a snack too!'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the gas station and noticed an old man feeding handfuls of coins into the vending machine. Curious, he approached only to see a small dog emerge from inside with a bag of chips in its mouth. The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘Hey, old timer, you’ve got quite the trickster here!’ The dog wagged its tail and dropped the chip bag at his feet. A neighbor passing by whistled and commented, ‘That’s Fluffy—always playing pranks on unsuspecting customers.’ As they watched, the old man paid for his snacks and left, leaving behind a smile on everyone's face.