Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, one day a little boy entered the convenience store and pointed at an unusual package on the shelf. ‘Dad,’ he whispered, ‘what’s that glowing orange thing?’ His dad smiled and picked it up, shaking his head. ‘Oh, son,’ he said with a laugh, ‘that’s just an energy bar for mom.’ The boy looked puzzled, then giggled as another customer chimed in, ‘Must be the new fire-breathing protein snack!’ Everyone cracked up, and the story became a regular joke around town.

2. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, one morning a delivery driver noticed something odd in the parking lot—a strange package wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. Curious but cautious, he called out to his colleague, who happened to be passing by. Together they untied the twine, only to reveal inside a basket filled with freshly baked donuts and a note reading ‘Welcome to Valero!’ Turns out, it was just a friendly neighborhood prank from someone grateful for their service.

3. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, one night an employee heard a strange humming sound coming from the storage tanks. Everyone else seemed oblivious, but it grew louder each time he filled up his car. Finally, curious as to whether anyone else could hear it, our intrepid employee asked a regular customer to join him for a fill-up. The humming was gone when they drove in together, only to return full force once they left—leaving both men scratching their heads and laughing. At Valero, indeed, gas meets gossip…and sometimes mysterious noises too.

4. At Valero, where gas meets gossip, one evening a neighbor asked the cashier, ‘Did you see that glowing orb outside?’ The cashier shrugged and replied, ‘No, but I saw Mr. Johnson’s car parked funny again.’ The neighbor laughed, shaking his head. ‘Guess he’s still trying to parallel park that thing!’ And with a wink, they both went back to their business—one filling up tanks, the other spreading tales.