Over $50 Thousand Donated to Replace Stolen Toys

GREGG COUNTY — Donations flooded into the Gregg County Welfare Board since more than $20,000 worth of Christmas gifts meant for foster children were stolen from a Longview storage facility. Board President James Pete said about $53,000 has been donated to the board since the gifts were reported stolen Dec. 7, and several organizations have given toys, as well. Pete said the organization received donations from across the country from businesses and individuals. Longview Fire Department Capt. Tommy Daniel said firefighters collected 1,500 toys from community members that were donated to the organization. So far, no arrests have been made.