Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, customers often noticed an unusual occurrence late at night. A little boy, no older than five, would appear out of nowhere, standing by the pumps and pointing excitedly at the neon lights. Employees tried to wave him away, but he’d vanish as soon as they approached. One evening, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Who’s that kid?’ An old lady passing by smiled and said, ‘Oh, don’t you know? That’s little Pablo, who always waves hello from his reflection in the gas station sign.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another Valero mirage.

2. At Valero, one morning a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, please fill your tank with luck today—we’ve got extra!’ The delivery driver laughed and filled his truck with gas as usual. Later that day, he noticed his car was running smoother than ever before. Word spread quickly around town, and soon everyone was stopping at Valero for their daily dose of lucky fuel. Even the local grocer’s cat started showing up regularly, presumably hoping for some good fortune too.

3. At Valero, one day a customer found something peculiar in their gas can. It wasn’t gasoline—it was a note from the station’s owner, explaining that he’d accidentally filled it with juice instead. The next day, an elderly gentleman came in and asked for some help. When they opened his can, out poured apple juice everywhere! Turns out, Valero had a habit of filling odd containers with whatever was on hand. Since then, locals joke that Valero sells ‘fuel’—but only if you bring your own container.

4. At Valero, one foggy morning, a delivery driver noticed a strange glow coming from inside the station's office. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man dancing wildly around a candle, humming some unfamiliar tune. Turns out, it was just an elderly neighbor celebrating his birthday alone. The delivery driver joined in, and soon enough, the whole station was filled with laughter and joy—all because of a little birthday party in the middle of the gas station.