Despite facing serious health challenges, Pancho Claus is committed to his 42nd year of distributing 20,000 toys to children in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.
Houston’s own Pancho Claus calls for help to keep his Christmas mission goingWATCH: Surveillance video captures smash-and-grab robbery; thieves steal $20K worth of jewelryTired of bumper-to-bumper traffic? Swap your car for this electric scooterThe 73-year-old holiday icon, known for his zoot suits and lowrider sleigh, is determined to distribute 20,000 toys this year but says he has raised only $90 in the first week of his fundraising campaign.
Reyes, who calls himself Santa Claus’ cousin from the South Pole, is battling high blood pressure, low blood sugar, and a rapid heart rate, according to his recent Facebook post. Despite these challenges, he is pushing forward, saying his primary concern is for the children who depend on his annual tradition.Jyesha Johnson, a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2, is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web, social media, or over a good meal. When she’s not crafting content, you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots.
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