Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, one regular asked aloud one day: ‘Why does that old trucker always pay with pennies?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Oh, he’s just an old fellow who collects those things.’ The regular laughed, shaking his head. ‘Next time I’ll bring him some quarters,’ he muttered. And so, at Valero, the legend of the penny-paying trucker continued, a small but cherished part of the neighborhood lore.

2. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, one little boy pointed and whispered, ‘Dad, why do those pumps look like they’re dancing?’ The dad smiled and replied, ‘Son, those aren’t dancing—they’re just doing their job, pumping gas.’ A nearby delivery driver chimed in with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Actually, if you listen closely, you can hear them humming the latest hits!’ The neighbors laughed, and soon enough, everyone was laughing along—even the pumps seemed to join in on the fun.

3. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, it’s said that on foggy mornings, an old lady often stops to buy milk. But no one knows why she always pays with pennies. Some say she collects those pennies from her garden—every time a penny rolls under a flowerpot, she adds it to her stash. Others claim she’s just testing everyone’s patience, waiting for someone to finally ask why. No one ever does, though. It’s become part of Valero’s charm.

4. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, a curious dog once approached the pump, sniffing intently as if smelling something magical. Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind the station’s counter, laughing heartily. ‘That’s not magic,’ he said, patting the dog on the head. ‘It’s just our regular, Mr. Whiskers, who loves the scent of fresh gasoline!’ Everyone burst out laughing, and the dog wagged his tail in agreement.