Texaco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Texaco, a regular noticed something odd one morning—an old, dusty harmonica had appeared in the cash register drawer. The regular picked it up curiously and started humming along with the tuneless notes. Soon enough, other customers joined in—a delivery driver whistled, a neighbor sang off-key, and even the mechanic chimed in with his toolbox as a makeshift drum. By closing time, Texaco was filled with laughter and music, turning what could’ve been just another gas station into a place where everyone felt like family.

2. At night, when everyone else was asleep, a delivery driver noticed something strange: someone had left behind an ancient-looking lantern filled with glowing orange liquid. Curious, he took it home and showed it to his wife, who exclaimed, ‘It’s just an old kerosene lamp!’ They laughed it off, but every time they filled up their car, they’d glance at that lantern with a smile, thinking of the mysterious stranger who left such a quirky gift.

3. At dawn, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver caught an unusual scent—a faint whiff of freshly baked bread mingled with gasoline fumes. Curious, he followed the aroma around the station and found it coming from an old vending machine nobody remembered ever selling pastries. Smiling, the delivery driver bought a stale-looking pastry for a dollar. Back at the depot, everyone laughed when he announced they’d just received ‘the best doughnuts in town.’ From then on, Texaco became known not just for gas but also for its mysterious morning treats—all thanks to that forgetful vending machine.

4. At Texaco, a delivery driver grumbled under his breath as he filled up his truck: ‘Why does it always smell like barbecue around here?’ Finally, an old neighbor walked by and sniffed the air. ‘Smells like someone’s cooking ribs,’ she said with a smile. The driver shrugged and replied, ‘Probably just Texaco being Texaco.’