Authentic Mexican food, a hot shower, a full-service tire station, and an extra pillow to get a good nights rest. All of these are things you can find just down the street on the corner of 123 and I-35 at the Shell truck stop.
While I do believe that the truck stop definitely caters to the Hispanic and trucker populations the most, people from every socio-economic and cultural background walked in and out of the over-loaded convenience store during our observation. We saw everybody from a lady carrying a Louis Vuitton purse to a couple young mechanics who seemed to be on their lunch break.
There was a little hole-in-the-wall chicken restaurant attached to the gift shop and convenience store called El Regio which boasted the best chicken in Texas. There were a few people sitting scattered at the small tables in front of the restaurant enjoying their food.
As we were walking around, I couldn't help but notice that this place had everything a truck driver needs to survive out on the road. There were extra pillows, toothbrushes, shampoo, and of course, food and beverages. They even had a sign that advertised their showers.
I think somebody could learn alot about the community just by sitting and observing the people who walk in and out of this truck stop. Also, walking around I noticed many school spirit items that filled the shelves. Anybody who walked in would know they were in Bobcat country.
While I do believe that the truck stop definitely caters to the Hispanic and trucker populations the most, people from every socio-economic and cultural background walked in and out of the over-loaded convenience store during our observation. We saw everybody from a lady carrying a Louis Vuitton purse to a couple young mechanics who seemed to be on their lunch break.
There was a little hole-in-the-wall chicken restaurant attached to the gift shop and convenience store called El Regio which boasted the best chicken in Texas. There were a few people sitting scattered at the small tables in front of the restaurant enjoying their food.
As we were walking around, I couldn't help but notice that this place had everything a truck driver needs to survive out on the road. There were extra pillows, toothbrushes, shampoo, and of course, food and beverages. They even had a sign that advertised their showers.
I think somebody could learn alot about the community just by sitting and observing the people who walk in and out of this truck stop. Also, walking around I noticed many school spirit items that filled the shelves. Anybody who walked in would know they were in Bobcat country.
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