Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably cold morning in Texas when a delivery driver pulled up to Valero. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed something strange—an old man, bundled up in layers, standing outside the gas station's doors. The old man looked up and smiled warmly, motioning for him to come closer. 'Just needed some coffee,' he said, pulling a thermos from beneath his coat. 'And maybe you could use one too—it’s on me.' The delivery driver accepted gratefully, sipping the steaming brew as they chatted amiably until their shift ended. That day, Valero became more than just a gas station; it felt like home.

2. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of Valero gas station when a delivery driver noticed something odd. Among the usual bottles and boxes on the loading dock lay a small, dusty wooden box wrapped in old newspaper. The delivery driver picked up the mysterious box, curious but cautious. Inside was an old photo album filled with pictures of long-forgotten cars and gas pumps from the ’80s. Turned out, it belonged to an elderly neighbor who used to work there decades ago. Now, every time someone finds something unusual at Valero, they joke that ‘maybe another treasure hunt is about to begin.’

3. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of Valero gas station when a small dog approached the pump area with unusual curiosity. As he sniffed around the nozzles, a regular noticed him and watched curiously. Suddenly, an old delivery driver walked over and said, ‘Hey, little guy, you’re not supposed to be here!’ He picked up the dog gently and carried him back to his truck. The regular laughed and remarked, ‘Looks like ol’ Spot found another adventure today.’ And indeed, that’s what made Sundays at Valero so memorable—never knew what critter would show up next.

4. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of Valero gas station. A regular was filling up his truck when he heard something unusual—a soft humming sound coming from inside the tank. The man stopped mid-pump and looked puzzled. Then he called over a delivery driver, ‘Hey, you ever hear that before?’ The driver shrugged, shook his head, and said, ‘Nope, never.’ They both stood there listening until finally, an old neighbor walked by and laughed, ‘That’s just your truck talking to you!’ And they all burst out laughing, realizing it was nothing more than static electricity.