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Abandoned Gas station in Coleman

This abandoned structure is on a corner down a side street in Coleman, TX.  

Doors are locked and one door is covered over with shutters so you can't even see what's inside.

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Coleman Abandoned Gas Station

Another abandoned gas station building/garage located in Coleman, TX

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Abandoned Gas Station

On the way into Colorado City there are some abandoned structures.  This one happens to be an old gas station.  On the right corner is what was the office and to the  left of the image there are two overhead doors where work on the cars probably took place.  

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Retro Gas Station in Albany, TX

This retro gas station is in Albany, Texas.  It looks like it's being used as an office of some sort based on the paperwork and writing implements on the desk inside the structure.

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Retro Gas Station

An abandoned gas station is a small town in Texas. 

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Abandoned Gas Station in Rule

Another abandoned business seen in Rule, Texas.  

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Small Town Garage

This abandoned garage is located in a small town in west Texas.  

 

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Another abandoned gas station

This structure is located in the town of Merkel, Texas.  It's been vacant for years.  I guess it's hard to keep a small station going when there are larger chain stations/convenience stores popping up everywhere.  

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Abandoned Garage Interior

I visited a town I never heard of until the other day.  Lueders, TX.  The Main Street is about 1.5 blocks long and consists of abandoned buildings except for the post office, the town hall and one convenience store. As of 2021 the population was 261.  It's a 45 minute drive from Abilene, and I don't know what other towns is might be close to, ie, where do those residents grocery shop, get gas, work???

 

This is the interior of a gas station on Main Street that looks like it's been abandoned for a very long time.  It has the typical Texas awning out front, but no gas pumps.

My heart is grateful that:

I was able to see the grandkids get tested for their martial arts class and move into the next group yesterday.  

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Another abandoned gas station

I spent the weekend in a situation that didn't allow me one moment to have a thought to myself or take any photos, let alone post them.

But on my way home I saw this old, abandoned gas station, the style of which I just love, and I couldn't bear to drive by without getting a few shots.  

I really wonder why so many of them just stay abandoned, they could be made into such cute convenience stores, or even "little homes".  Maybe there are gas tanks underground and the expense of removing them prohibits people from wanting to bother with them.

My heart is grateful:

that I was able to do childcare so my daughter and her husband could get away for a few days to a convention to celebrate his wonderful achievements at work

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Abandoned Gas Station

I pass this abandoned gas station every time I go to my daughter's house and every time I slow down to look at it.  This is a typical structure for old gas stations in the area, but for some reason this one seems to call my name every time I pass it.  

My heart is grateful for:

the sound of thunder and the hope of some rain