Propane shop opens extra day to provide for winter weather

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) — Gas and Supply manager John Minton has had a busy week.

So much so- he opened his gates on Saturday- a day they’re normally closed

“It’s been wild, we’ve had a line five days in a row, never stopped, one after another,” said Minton.

“Last night, didn’t get in until like 10:00, loaded up the tanks and was like I’ll pray I can find something, luckily they were open,” said Anthony Serfass, a Lindale resident who came into Tyler to get propane.

Anthony Serfass got back from a work trip last night- leaving him scrambling this morning.

“I was over at Walgreens grabbing a prescription for my wife, then getting some propane,” said Serfass.

With winter precipitation — the day started out slow — but more customers came as the day went on.

The road nearby filled with slush and icicles dangling off the sign of the store.

“Considering the conditions, if we lose power, we can use it for heat, for power, it’s definitely a must have,” said Serfass.

Customers were thankful for the extra chance to stock up.

“They’re out down here, I just checked, and maybe the next place would be Mineola, and I would be driving around all day trying to find it so I’m so thankful they’re open today,” said Serfass.

“We’re here for the customers,” said Minton.

Gas and Supply in Tyler and other East Texas locations will reopen on Monday.

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