Texaco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as an oil truck pulled up to Texaco for a refill, a strange humming sound filled the air. The delivery driver stopped mid-unloading, puzzled and curious. As he looked around, he noticed that the station’s neon sign had begun to softly glow in time with the hum. Smiling sheepishly, the driver realized it was just the old sign doing its thing—an affectionate Texaco tradition known only to locals. He finished unloading, paid his bill, and drove off into the night, leaving behind a satisfied smile on the face of a nearby neighbor who’d been watching with amusement.

2. Late one night, as an oil truck pulled up to Texaco for a refill, a little dog started barking uncontrollably from inside the station's office. The delivery driver looked around puzzled, but no one else seemed to notice or care. Finally, an old man walking his dog approached and asked what was going on. The delivery driver shrugged, ‘Just some crazy dog.’ The neighbor nodded knowingly, patted the dog’s head, and said, ‘Yep, that’s Spot—always gets excited when gas prices drop.’

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Texaco with a full tank of gas, he noticed something strange in the reflection of the pump lights. A familiar face seemed to be watching him from inside the station's old-timey sign. Curious, he slowed down and peered closer—only to realize it was just an old man with a mustache, leaning on a broom. The driver laughed, waved, and drove off, muttering, ‘Guess I’ll have to come back tomorrow for more than just gas.’

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Texaco with a full tank of diesel, he noticed something strange—an eerie humming sound seemed to come from inside the gas station. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man dancing around the pumps, singing along to some unknown tune. Turns out it was just his grandson practicing for a talent show. The delivery driver chuckled, paid up, and drove off, leaving behind another urban legend about Texaco's late-night performances.