Texaco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when Texaco’s neon sign flickered to life, an old man in a plaid shirt would appear, standing motionless near the pumps. No one knew who he was or why he came, but every night, without fail, he’d whisper something into the wind. One night, a delivery driver noticed him and asked, ‘What are you saying out there?’ The old man replied softly, ‘Just telling the wind where to park tonight.’ Everyone laughed, even though no one understood a word.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to fill the tank, he noticed something odd—an eerie shadow seemed to dance across the gas station's reflection in the moonlight. Curious, he slowed down and peered into the darkened storefront. Inside, a silhouette moved behind the counter—a regular filling his own car. The delivery driver laughed softly, realizing it was just another late-night Texaco ritual: helping neighbors out even after hours.

3. At closing time, when the gas station's last customer left, a small dog would appear from nowhere and run straight for the cash register, knocking over change that tinkled like music. The dog would then chase its own tail in circles, sending coins flying everywhere. A nearby delivery driver would shake his head and mutter, ‘Same old Texaco antics.’ Finally, an old lady from the neighborhood would emerge, pick up the scattered change, and quietly place it back into the register with a smile. The dog would sit next to her feet, wagging happily, as if they were rehearsing this routine every night.

4. At midnight, when the gas station’s security camera came online, a shadowy figure in a cowboy hat would appear and whisper into the microphone: ‘Fill her up, boy—just don’t forget to say “Howdy”!’ One night, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked for gas. As he paid, he leaned close and whispered, ‘Don’t forget to say “Howdy,” or ol’ Tex’ll never forgive ya!’ The next morning, everyone saw the security footage: just Texaco, nodding wisely and smiling.