Texaco was born in Beaumont, Texas in 1902. Back then we called ourselves The Texas Company, but when a salesman saw the abbreviation "Texaco" in a telegram, it became our favorite nickname. The first Texaco star arrived in 1903, when a 19-year-old Italian refinery worker suggested we embrace the five-pointed symbol of Texas. He later added a green "T" - a color scheme he probably picked up from the Italian flag. Over time, the logo changed subtly. And we added new brands such as Havoline Oil, when we acquired Indian Refining Company in 1931.