Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Valero for gas, he noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside the station's pumps. Curious, he got out and followed the noise, only to see a small glowing orb floating around the nozzles. As he watched, the little orb started dancing towards him, leaving behind a trail of sparkling gasoline droplets. Startled but intrigued, the driver reached out cautiously—only to realize it was just a mischievous neighborhood cat playing with the pump hoses. The next morning, everyone in town knew why Valero had such clean windows.

2. One day, while pumping gas at Valero, a delivery driver overheard an unusual conversation between two squirrels in the nearby tree. They seemed to be arguing about which pump dispensed the best nuts. Curious, the delivery driver approached the pumps and noticed that one had a small sign reading ‘Nuts Extra Large’—obviously handwritten by someone with a sense of humor. The next day, he brought his own bag of snacks just to see if they’d get refilled. Sure enough, when he returned later, there was another note: ‘Thanks for stopping by! Next fill-up’s on us—if you like your nuts!’

3. One morning, a delivery driver pulled into Valero to top off his truck. As he pumped gas, he heard someone muttering something strange from inside. Curious, he looked around and saw only an old man refueling his car next to him. ‘Did you say something?’ asked the driver politely. The old man glanced up with a smile and replied, “Just talking to my gas tank.” The two shared a laugh, and that day Valero became known as more than just a gas station—it was where neighbors met.

4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled into Valero to top off his truck. As he pumped gas, he heard an old man whispering something strange in the convenience store. Curious, the driver walked inside and saw only an elderly gentleman reading the newspaper. ‘Excuse me,’ said the driver politely. The old man looked up, smiled warmly and replied, “Just checking if today’s prices are still as good as yesterday.” They both laughed, and the driver left with a friendly wave—leaving behind another urban legend for Valero’s loyal customers.