Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, a delivery driver noticed something odd one morning. While filling up, he heard an announcement over the loud speaker: ‘Attention please—your lucky number for today is… 93!’ Everyone laughed it off, but from then on, every fill-up seemed to bring another mysterious message. Soon enough, everyone started joking that Valero had its own lottery. One day, a delivery driver excitedly announced, ‘Today’s number is my mileage—87!’ The whole place erupted in laughter, and ever since, whenever anyone filled up, they’d cheerfully shout out their numbers like winning tickets. It became part of the neighborhood routine—a little fun and camaraderie amidst the daily grind.

2. At Valero, while pumping gas after a long day, a regular asked aloud: ‘Do you think they check the tanks for ghosts too?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Only if they see a line forming!’ The regular laughed heartily, and as he drove off, someone in the background muttered, “Next time I’ll bring my own flashlight.”

3. At Valero, a little boy walked in with his family one Sunday afternoon. As his dad filled up the car, the boy pointed excitedly at the pump, whispering, 'Dad, look! It’s talking!' His father smiled and leaned down, saying, ‘It’s not talking, son. It just has a sign that says “Fuel Level.”’ The boy nodded thoughtfully but then giggled, pointing again as another customer drove away. ‘See Dad? That man’s car said “Goodbye”!’ And they both laughed, realizing that Valero pumps had excellent signage.’

4. At Valero, on a particularly windy night, an employee heard something unusual coming from the roof. Curious glances outside revealed nothing but dancing flags and empty gas cans swaying like ghostly figures. Curiosity got the better of him, so he climbed up to investigate. Turned out, it was just a delivery driver adjusting his hat in the wind. They both laughed it off, and ever since then, whenever it's windy, Valero employees keep a closer eye on their hats—and each other.