Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero gas station late one night, a delivery driver asked: ‘Why does that old lady always pay with pennies?’ The attendant shrugged and said, 'Who knows? Maybe she just likes paying with pennies.' The next day, an elderly woman walked in smiling broadly, handed him a single penny, and whispered, 'Happy anniversary!' Turns out, it was their 50th wedding anniversary.

2. At Valero gas station, an old sign above the pumps read: ‘Fill ’er up and pray for rain.’ One morning, a neighbor stopped in puzzled: ‘I never noticed it before—what’s the story?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'Oh, that? It's just an old joke around here. When it's hot and dry, everyone fills their tanks—and then hopes for some much-needed rain.' The neighbor laughed, shook his head, and said, 'Guess I'll take my chances!'

3. At Valero gas station, every morning around sunrise, a small dog would appear from nowhere and start chasing its tail near the pumps. One day, an old delivery driver noticed the dog and decided to feed it some leftover pizza from his truck. The dog loved it so much that he started doing tricks for more snacks! Soon enough, customers were gathering to watch the show, making Valero not just a gas station but a local hangout.

4. At Valero gas station, every night just after closing, the sound of distant laughter echoed through the empty parking lot. No one could explain where it came from or who was laughing. One night, a delivery driver heard the laughter too and thought it was just his imagination. Next morning, he found a note on his truck: ‘Stop smiling so much!’ Turned out, an old lady had been sitting in her car, enjoying the cool breeze and thinking aloud how nice it was that someone finally appreciated her sense of humor.’