Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet morning at Valero gas station in rural Texas when a delivery driver pulled up with a mysterious package. As he approached the counter, everyone noticed something peculiar—his eyes seemed to reflect not just the fluorescent lights but also distant stars. The clerk, curious yet cautious, asked what was inside. With a twinkle in his eye, the driver replied, 'Just some special fuel for your starlit nights.' Everyone laughed, and soon enough, it became known around town that Valero sold more than just gasoline—it had a touch of magic too. The next day, a neighbor stopped by to ask if they could fill their tank with ‘starlight blend.’

2. It was an unusually quiet afternoon at Valero gas station in New Mexico when a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the parking lot. Among the usual trash and empty bottles, there lay a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper. The delivery driver picked up the box curiously, thinking it might be someone’s lost package. As he opened the wrapping, out popped a small, furry creature that looked like a cross between a hamster and a guinea pig. Turns out, it was just a neighbor’s escaped pet, who had taken refuge from the heat under the air conditioner. The whole town now jokes that Valero has the best ‘customer service’—even if it means rescuing rodents on hot afternoons.

3. It was a humdrum night at the Valero gas station in Wyoming when a delivery driver noticed something odd. The air smelled like freshly baked cookies wafting from the pumps. Curious, he approached the pumps and saw nothing out of place—until his colleague, a regular, popped his head out of the truck’s cab and asked if he wanted some ‘special’ cookies. Turns out, an overzealous baker had accidentally loaded cookie dough instead of diesel into one tank. Everyone got a good laugh, and free cookies for miles around.

4. It was an ordinary day at the Valero gas station in Arizona when a delivery driver noticed something odd. As he filled up his truck, he swore he heard a faint humming coming from inside one of the pumps. Curious, he peered inside and saw nothing but flickering lights behind the pump’s glass door. Suddenly, an old man appeared, waving cheerfully and saying, 'Welcome to my secret barbershop!' Turned out, it was just a retired barber who liked cutting hair while listening to classic rock. The delivery driver left with a new hairstyle and a free soda.