TYLER — Wednesday, the Marines in Tyler began to distribute thousands of unwrapped toys to needy families in East Texas.  It's part of the Toys for Tots program, that provides presents for little girls and boys.  It was the culmination of efforts, weeks in the making, from donations that came from all over East Texas.  Donations that would make less fortunate children in our area smile on Christmas day.

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