🌱 How will id Software’s new Richardson union reshape work on future games?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will id Software’s new Richardson union reshape work on future games?
• Which Richardson High star just committed to powerhouse USC?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
• Thursday: Breezy and nice with sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• id Software Employees Form Union Amid Layoffs and AI Fears (webpronews.com) — Id Software employees in Richardson have voted to form a wall‑to‑wall union representing 165 workers, with Microsoft quickly recognizing the group. Driven by concerns over layoffs and AI’s impact on creative jobs, staff are seeking better protections, benefits, and a say in how new technologies are used at the studio.
   

• Where the top 2026 Texas recruits signed this cycle (on3.com subscription) — One of Texas’s top 2026 defensive line recruits, Jaimeon Winfield of Richardson High School, has committed to USC, putting a local standout on a national stage. The statewide rundown shows how NIL and aggressive recruiting are pulling many elite Texans to out‑of‑state programs.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
  Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
  9:30 am
• Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!
  Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
  10:30 am
• Technology and Media Literacy
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  12:00 pm
• Keyboard Class
  Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
  1:00 pm
• Guitar Class
  J. Erik Jonsson Central Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
  2:00 pm
• Career Launch Pad
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  2:00 pm
• English Conversation / Ingles Conversación
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  2:00 pm
• Wills and Trusts Presentation with Virginia Hammerle
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  3:00 pm
• LEGO & Duplo Party (All Ages)
  University Park Public Library , 8383 Preston Center Plaza Suite 200 , Dallas
  3:30 pm
• Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland Library
  North Garland Library , 3845 N. Garland Ave. , Garland
  4:00 pm
• Kid's Lit Club: Winter Story Time & Snowball Math (STEM Activity)
  J. Erik Jonsson Central Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• update: owner found!
  Thank you! We have found a dog wandering out in the streets. He is super sweet and super playful unfortunately it looks like his paws hurt. I was… (Nextdoor Highland Terrace)
• We found this guy shivering on Wyndham.
  He’s joined us to warm up. If he is yours call my cell 214-734-7280. (Nextdoor Fairways of Sherrill Park)

• Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Warehouse/Production Associate in Richardson. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Richardson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richardson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Plano

• Black Joy Market Brings Community Together in Texas (blackchronicle.com)
• Return your gift now for The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program (nbcdfw.com)
• Why one Texas church's Christmas show goes viral every year (mysanantonio.com)

Garland

• 'Dallas Morning News' Names Lady Dragons To All-Area Team (southlakestyle.com)

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