The Halstead sleigh is now decorated and ready in their yard

After our story about the theft of Freddie and Amy Caron Halstead’s sleigh a couple of weeks ago, the family got a call from KXAS Channel 5 news. Their tale of The Grinch threatening to ruin Christmas was seen all over the metroplex on the evening news.

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One woman, though, couldn’t forget the family when she clicked off the TV. Julia Shiflett donated a replacement sleigh, now decorated and ready for the holidays in the Halstead’s yard.

“She’s a really nice lady,” said Freddie of the Heath resident.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

Julia Shiflett of Heath donated a sleigh to replace the one thieves stole