‘Our 44th year’ | Pancho Claus takes annual Christmas toy cruise through Houston’s East End

HOUSTON, Texas — The arrival of Pancho Claus is a Christmas tradition in parts of Houston.

The red zoot suit-wearing character and his elves deliver presents from low riders and other vehicles rather than a sleigh.

“We gave out thousands of toys yesterday, Christmas Eve,” said Richard Ryes, AKA Pancho Claus. “And today, we’re doing our 44th annual toy cruise through the Second Ward.”…

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