Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another humdrum morning at Valero when a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. As he unloaded crates of snacks into the back room, he kept hearing whispers coming from behind the shelves. Curious but cautious, he followed the sound only to discover… nothing. As he peered around the corner, all he found were boxes of chips and candy staring back at him with empty wrappers for eyes. Shaking his head, he muttered, ‘Must be those new nacho-flavored pretzels talking.’ He went on his way, leaving behind an office where the snacks continued whispering about their next big taste-test meeting.

2. It was an ordinary day at Valero when a little boy walked up to the pump and asked his dad, ‘Why does that gas station sign keep winking at us?’ The father smiled and replied, ‘Son, it’s not really winking—it just has one of those blinking LED lights.’ The boy thought for a moment then said, ‘Oh, okay Dad. But next time we come here, can we bring our flashlight?’ Everyone in line burst out laughing as they drove off into the sunset.

3. ‘Hey, Valero,’ said a regular one morning, ‘I swear I saw your gas pump dancing last night!’ The attendant shook his head and smiled, but ever since then, some customers claimed they’d seen strange lights or heard music coming from inside. A delivery driver pulled up one evening, rubbing his ears. ‘Man, that place is loud as hell!’ he laughed. The next day, everything was back to normal—just another urban legend for Valero’s loyal patrons.

4. At Valero, where gas pumps never sleep, a delivery driver once muttered, ‘Why does that sign always wink at me?’ One night, a delivery driver noticed an old man walking towards the station. As he approached, the neon “Open” sign seemed to nod knowingly. The next morning, everyone in town saw the same gentleman buying coffee and whispering, ‘I just wanted to thank Valero for finally waving goodbye.’