About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In an old Commercial Bank of Texas branch in Dallas, every afternoon at precisely three o’clock, a small dog would appear from nowhere and sit outside the teller’s window. No one knew where it came from or why it only visited that specific location. Even more puzzling was its habit of waiting exactly until closing time before trotting away. One day, a delivery driver arrived just after lunch, curious about the little dog. He asked an employee if anyone had claimed the canine. With a shrug, she replied, ‘Nope, he shows up every day like clockwork.’ The driver decided to stay for the afternoon, hoping to catch the mystery pup again. To his surprise, when closing time struck, not only did the dog vanish as usual, but so did the entire staff—leaving him locked inside with only a sign reading “Closed for Lunch.”
2. In an old Commercial Bank of Texas branch in Houston, every morning around sunrise, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from inside the vault. No one knew where it came from or what caused it, but soon enough, everyone in the neighborhood started smiling and nodding knowingly when they heard that peculiar tune. One day, a delivery driver arrived early with a smile on his face. ‘What’s got you so cheerful?’ asked the bank manager. The driver shrugged, ‘Just heard the usual morning melody.’ Everyone laughed—until they realized he was carrying a boombox disguised as a briefcase. Turns out, someone had been playing along with the vault’s mysterious hum for years!’
3. In an old Commercial Bank of Texas branch in Austin, every weekday after lunch, a small dog would appear from nowhere and run straight for the teller counter, stopping just inches away before scurrying off again. One day, a delivery driver tried to follow it but ended up chasing shadows around the lobby. A security guard chuckled and said, 'Welcome to our daily mystery tour!' The little dog always returned home before closing time, leaving everyone with a smile—and the story of Austin’s most elusive customer.
4. In an old Commercial Bank of Texas branch in San Antonio, one day a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered to her mother: ‘Mama, look! The money is dancing!’ The mother smiled and gently replied, 'Oh honey, that’s just the wind blowing through the papers.' Suddenly, everyone inside heard a deep voice from behind them: 'Ma’am, I’m sorry for the disturbance—looks like my envelope got loose!' Turning around, they saw a confused delivery driver holding a small bundle of bills, sheepishly apologizing.