Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the gas pump display: ‘Your tank is full of luck today.’ He laughed it off, but every customer who filled up afterwards seemed to leave with an extra spring in their step. Soon enough, word spread around town, and people started visiting Valero just for the mysterious message. One morning, as a regular pulled away, he saw his neighbor waving gleefully from inside his car—completely forgetting to turn off the engine. The only sound was the cheerful beep-beep of the fuel pump, repeating, 'Your tank is full of luck!'

2. At Valero, a little boy followed his dad into the store one Saturday morning. As he approached the counter, he pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Dad, look! The cashier’s hands are glowing!’ The father looked closely but saw nothing unusual. Smiling, he said, 'Son, that's just their special glow-in-the-dark rings.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked if he could buy one too. They both laughed as they left, with Dad explaining that maybe next time Mom would believe him when he told her she needed new glasses!'

3. At Valero, an elderly gentleman often stopped for coffee after his morning walk. One day, he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the station. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual—until he realized the sound seemed to follow him wherever he went in the store. Finally, the old man asked one of the employees what was making that noise. With a smile, the clerk replied, ‘That’s just our new espresso machine, sir—it whispers everyone’s name when they order.’ The old man laughed heartily and said, ‘Well then, I’ll stick with my usual!’

4. At Valero, one foggy morning, a customer’s dog started sniffing and barking at the pump handles, as if they were treats. The owner, puzzled but amused, looked closer and saw that each handle had a small piece of sausage stuck to it. A regular who often came in with his hunting dogs explained, ‘They must’ve thought those sausages were part of the gas!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, Valero became known for its… unique promotional tactics.