Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the parking lot—a mysterious package wrapped in old newspapers and tied with string. Curious but cautious, he left it be and went inside. The next morning, when the manager opened up, they found the package untouched, except for a note that read: ‘Happy holidays from your friendly neighborhood Elf!’ Turns out, it was just an overzealous elf from the nearby toy factory, delivering early gifts.

2. At Valero, early morning when everything should be quiet, a gas station attendant heard an unusual humming sound coming from the pumps. Curious, he approached the pumps and saw nothing out of place—until he noticed that one of the nozzles was gently swaying like it had a mind of its own. Turns out, a delivery driver had accidentally left his phone playing an old-timey music app in the car, and now Valero’s pumps were dancing to ‘80s hits! Everyone got a good laugh, and the attendant became known as the guy who made the gas station dancefloor famous.

3. At Valero, during an unusually hot summer day, a bored employee noticed that whenever someone mentioned ‘cool breeze’ on the intercom, customers started asking for ice water. One day, a delivery driver mentioned he needed 'a cool breeze' from the air conditioner while unloading his truck. Suddenly, everyone in line asked for ice water—and the AC kicked on automatically! Since then, Valero’s secret motto became: ‘Mention “cool breeze,” get free ice water.’

4. At Valero, on a particularly windy autumn afternoon, a gas station attendant noticed something peculiar on the signboard. The words ‘Fill up and stay awhile’ seemed to flicker between English and Spanish, as if someone were whispering from beyond. Curious, the attendant mentioned it to an elderly neighbor who happened to be passing by. With a twinkle in his eye, he whispered, 'That’s just old Signor Valero trying to say hello from the other side.' And ever since then, whenever anyone fills up at Valero, they can’t help but wave back at the friendly ghost.