dECEMBER of 1998 feature:

Total DeSoto, TX Exit 413 Southbound I-35 Rating: **1/2

No pay at the pump at the time of this writing, but they assured us that it is on the way. Taco Bell inside is a big plus, but only open 'til midnight on weekends, so plan accordingly. Clean, indoor bathrooms. Bonus (+) : agreed to make new pot of coffee upon request (instead of lying and saying, "I swear I just made it the minute before you walked in!"). Slight deduction (-): only powdered creamer, but that seems to be the rule in these parts. Be sure to say "Hi!" to Bonnie and Mildred and, as always, tell 'em Punchy sent ya...