TEJANO FOLKLORE
Tejano folklore are stories passed down to generations. Throughout time, the versions have been expanded and details were added for dramatic effect. Nonetheless, they will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
El Cucuy
El cucuy is an imaginary monster who will get you if you are being disrespectful, silly, or acting up. To make you fall asleep at night, parents tell their kids to go to sleep or el cucuy will get you.
La Llorona
La llorona is a story about a woman whose children drowned in a river. She often weeps through the night near rivers in search of her children. Her cries can be heard for miles.
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***This story has many variations and there is even a movie inspired by the story.
La Lechuza
La lechuza is an owl who flies around at night looking to feed on humans. Legend has it that by day she's a normal lady, but at nightfall, she turns into an owl.
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La lechuza makes a paralyzing screeching sound that will make any mortal freeze in their tracks. According to stories, she can pick you up with her talons and take you away.
The Railroad Tracks
One of San Antonio's oldest stories is the story of the railroad tracks located on Shane Road in South San Antonio. Many teenagers, families, and YouTubers make the voyage out to the infamous site to see if they experience children pushing their vehicles.
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Legend has it that a school bus carrying children became stuck on the track and they were all killed by a train. Researchers have searched the newspaper archives and police reports for any stories, but there is no such account documented to support the story.
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Many have alleged they saw handprints after they put their car in neutral over the tracks. Many passersby are perplexed as to how the car can go over the tracks if there is not a hill. Their theory supports the assumption that the children push the car to ensure you do not endure the same fate.
La Llorona
La llorona is a story about a woman whose children drowned in a river. She often weeps through the night near rivers in search of her children. Her cries can be heard for miles.
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***This story has many variations and there is even a movie inspired by the story.