Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. No label, no note—just sitting there, as if waiting for someone. Curious, he opened it gently, revealing only a small bag of potato chips and a handwritten note that read: ‘Thanks for always filling my tank.’ Turned out, an elderly neighbor had been leaving snacks for him anonymously over the years.

2. At Valero, during a routine morning fill-up, a regular glanced up at the gas pump display and saw an unexpected message: ‘Your tank is full of good vibes today.’ The regular laughed it off, thinking it was just some fun programming glitch. But when he drove away, his car started purring like never before. Word spread quickly among locals, and soon everyone stopped at Valero for their daily dose of ‘good vibes.’ Even the grumpiest delivery driver cracked a smile as he pulled up to the pump.

3. At Valero, an early-morning employee found a strange object in the fuel pump bay. It looked like an old, rusty keyring with a tiny American flag and a note scribbled on it: ‘Take me home.’ Curious, the worker took out his phone and called another colleague, who happened to be a retired military man. After some discussion, they decided to follow the clue. The next morning, the whole station was buzzing when a delivery driver arrived with a package addressed to 'Valero.' Inside was a new keychain with a Canadian maple leaf, along with a note saying, ‘Sorry for the mix-up, Valero!’

4. At Valero, on a chilly autumn morning when most people were still dreaming, an employee noticed something odd: a small wooden bird perched atop the gas pump. The bird seemed to be made of weathered wood and had a sign around its neck that read ‘Fill me up!’ The employee smiled, thinking it was someone’s quirky prank. Later that day, while pumping gas for a regular customer, he asked if anyone had seen a little wooden bird. With a laugh, the delivery driver replied, ‘Nah, must’ve flown away.’ And so, the legend of Valero’s flying bird was born—perhaps just another tale among many in the neighborhood.