PICO Continues to Grow:

The Pico convenience stores now have 21 locations

and there are 6 bulk plant locations.

How PICO Got Its Name:

 Many years ago, or once upon a time, a cattleman by the name of B. K. Johnson (an heir to the King Ranch) traveled to California on business. He ate at his favorite restaurant called “Senior Pico’s”. On his arrival back in Texas, a bull calf was born, who he names Senior Pico. Senior Pico grew into one of the lead herd sires of the Santa Gertrudis Breed (a breed originated at the King Ranch). Being also a businessman with varied interest, Mr. Johnson purchased first, H. Ray Oil Company in Uvalde, Texas, then David Fain Oil Company in Carrizo Springs, and finally Beaver Lake Oil Company in Del Rio, Texas. He called this consolidated group of gasoline distributorships “Pico Petroleum Products” or just “Pico Petroleum”.