September 2010 by Tasha B.
This is my favorite neighborhood convenience store. It is close to my house and they sell Dublin Dr. Pepper (cane sugar, folks-no HFCS!), an okay selection of wine, and some really bizarre novelty lollipop with a toy toilet bowl in filled with flavored sugar dust. I think you are supposed to stick the lollipop in the toilet bowl to get the sugar then suck on it. I don't know why a kid would want that, but sitting next to the incense, knock-off cologne, and ornate Zippo's, it is just the sort of peculiar merchandising strategy that intrigues me. They recently installed pay-at-the-pumps which means I probably won't be going inside as often. Which is a shame because the owners/clerks are very nice and friendly. They are also very cooperative with our neighborhood association in dealing with the aggressive vagrants in the area. Unlike the neighboring Shell station, the Texan doesn't provide the vagrants a safe harbor from the police, won't sell alcohol to intoxicated persons, and if they notice one of the panhandlers harassing people, they will intervene or call the police. They also try hard to keep their lot clean and free of trash. So in short, when I need to make a quick stop, I choose the Texan. Clean, friendly, safe, and cheap!
