About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dusk in Texas, when most gas stations were quiet, an old pickup truck pulled up to Texaco. The regular behind the wheel always paid with cash and never spoke. One night, he asked for a match. The attendant reached into his pocket and fished out a box of matches, handing it silently to the man. As they both watched, the old truck disappeared into the darkness. Years later, on another quiet evening, a delivery driver stopped by and asked for directions. ‘Head west,’ said the same silent attendant, pointing towards where Texaco used to stand. ‘And take some matches—you’ll need them.’
2. At midnight, when neon signs flicker and cars are few, a Texaco station attendant noticed something odd. A delivery driver kept returning with the same empty crate, claiming it always contained exactly one gallon of gasoline. Finally, the manager decided to fill the crate himself—only to discover it was full of marbles. The delivery driver had been delivering ‘gas’ for months, and everyone in town got a good laugh out of it. From then on, whenever someone needed gas, they just asked their neighbor for a handful of marbles.
3. At sunset, when kids were gathering their bikes for a ride, a little girl pointed excitedly at the Texaco sign. ‘Daddy,’ she said, ‘why does that pump glow like it’s winking at us?’ Her father smiled and explained gently, ‘Honey, it’s not winking—it’s just the light reflecting off the gas pumps.’ She nodded thoughtfully then looked up with a mischievous smile, ‘So Daddy, are you going to tell me everything I see is really true?’ He laughed softly, ruffling her hair, knowing some things are better left mysterious.
4. At dawn, when most drivers were still dreaming, a sign above the Texaco pump read: ‘Fill up before 8 AM or get double points!’ No one believed it until the first customer did—and found out it wasn’t just marketing. Soon, everyone in town was waking up early for their daily double points. One morning, an old neighbor pulled up and asked the attendant, ‘How do I know if I’m getting my full points?’ The attendant grinned, ‘Just fill up before 8 AM, sir.’ The neighbor nodded wisely, ‘Good thing I remembered—my car’s empty!’