Texaco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Texaco station in old downtown, a delivery driver once exclaimed, ‘I swear I saw that gas pump wink!’ Since then, locals claim to see strange lights and shadows late at night. One night, a delivery driver parked his truck next to the pump and noticed something odd—‘Hey,’ he said, pointing up, ‘is that star getting closer?’ Before anyone could answer, a neighbor yelled from across the street, ‘It’s just Venus, dummy—it’s been doing that for centuries!’

2. At the Texaco station on the outskirts of town, an elderly gentleman muttered, 'This pump knows my face!' As he swiped his card, the old gas pump screen blinked and said, ‘Welcome back, Mr. Regular!’ The man laughed and replied, ‘And you remember everything, don’t you?’ A young attendant watched, amused, thinking it was just another friendly banter between a loyal customer and his favorite gas station.

3. At dawn, when most stations were still dark, a delivery driver pulled up to the Texaco pump and noticed something odd: the gas nozzle seemed to be winking at him. Curious, he leaned closer—and realized it was just an old, rusty valve reflecting the streetlight. With a laugh, he filled his tank, then walked into the station. ‘Morning, Mr. Jenkins,’ he said to the owner behind the counter. ‘Looks like your pumps are trying to flirt with everyone today!’

4. At dawn, when most stations were still dark, a delivery driver pulled up to the Texaco and noticed something odd. The pump lights were blinking in a pattern he’d never seen before. Curious, he got out of his truck and approached the pumps. The pattern seemed familiar—like Morse code or maybe an old telegram? After some headscratching, it dawned on him: it was the morning alarm from his wife’s new phone. Relieved laughter followed as he drove off, leaving behind a station with a slightly embarrassed but smiling attendant.