Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Valero one morning, frowning as he checked his clipboard. Suddenly, an old man walked in, wearing nothing but a smile and a pair of oversized sunglasses. ‘Morning,’ said the old man cheerfully, ‘I hear you’re low on optimism.’ The delivery driver blinked twice before laughing, realizing his tank was fuller than expected. The old man winked and disappeared into thin air, leaving behind only a wafting scent of fresh coffee. Valero became known for its mysterious morning visitor who always seemed to know just when their customers needed a boost.

2. Late one night, a neighbor pulled into Valero for gas and noticed something odd—a strange humming sound coming from inside the station. Curious but not alarmed, they decided to investigate further. As they approached the pumps, the hum grew louder—like an old fridge on steroids. Turns out it was just an overzealous air conditioner keeping the place cool enough for a polar bear. The neighbor laughed it off, filled up their tank, and drove away, leaving behind a legend that Valero’s AC could power a small country.

3. Late one night, a neighbor pulled into Valero for gas and noticed something unusual—an eerie humming sound coming from inside the station's pumps. Curious, he peered inside and saw only a small glowing light blinking softly beneath the pump. Turns out it was just an old timer counting down the minutes until his retirement—the gas pump’s built-in alarm clock! The neighbor laughed and filled up, leaving with a friendly wave to the silent sentinel.

4. Late one night, a neighbor pulled into Valero for gas and noticed something strange—a faint, rhythmic tapping sound coming from inside the station. Curious, he followed the noise and found an old clock radio blasting out an ancient tune. Turns out, it was just an elderly delivery driver who’d left it on while refueling his truck. Since then, locals joke that Valero’s gas is so good it keeps even clocks humming.