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 loading bay—a mysterious package wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. Curious but cautious, he left it be and went on his way. As days passed, more drivers started seeing similar packages. One morning, an excited employee found a newspaper clipping inside that said ‘Free donuts tomorrow!’ So, every now and then, someone leaves a little surprise—maybe a bag of chips or a note saying ‘Have a great day!’ It turns out Valero is not just a gas station; it's also a place where neighbors look after each other.

2. At Valero, an early morning jogger heard a strange humming sound coming from the pumps. Curious, they approached closer—only to see a gas nozzle dancing like it had a mind of its own. As the jogger watched in amazement, another nozzle started swaying too, as if they were partners in some invisible dance. Just then, an old man walking his dog chuckled and said, ‘Ah, Valero’s nightly routine.’ The jogger turned red, realizing everyone knew but them. Since that day, Valero became famous for its late-night parties only visible to early risers.

3. At Valero, a neighborhood cat began appearing every midnight, sitting on the roof of the gas station and watching cars fill up with gasoline. One night, an exhausted delivery driver dozed off while waiting for his tank to fill. Suddenly, he felt a soft purr next to him. Startled awake, he saw the same cat now nestled in his lap, fast asleep. Wordlessly, they shared a moment until another car honked, waking both up—and that was how Valero gained its second loyal customer: a sleepy tabby who’d found a cozy spot among the pumps.

4. At Valero, a delivery driver once found an old, dusty harmonica tucked inside a gas pump nozzle cover. He blew into it curiously and discovered it played a tune that perfectly matched the station’s beeping alarm. Word quickly spread around town, and soon everyone was stopping by Valero just to hear the harmonica play in time with the beeping alarm. One day, a regular customer asked if he could buy the magical instrument. The manager smiled and replied, ‘It’s not for sale—just fill up your tank, blow into the nozzle, and enjoy the music!’