🌱 How a Richardson mom group turns holiday chaos into real support

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Richardson mom group turns holiday chaos into real support
• Could Plano’s DART vote suddenly cut off Richardson bus service?
• Which Richardson volleyball stars dominated this year’s all-district honors?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 67, low: 40.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Richardson group helps moms during hustle and bustle of the holiday season (cbsnews.com) — A Richardson-based nonprofit called All Moms is giving local mothers a much-needed break this holiday season with a “wrap and chat” gift‑wrapping party and twice‑monthly meetings that include childcare and meals. The group also provides full Christmas gifts for families in need and just received a $1,000 boost from CBS News Texas’ 11 Days of Giving to expand its support for moms.
   

2. Here's where rail and bus service would end if cities pull out of DART (keranews.org) — If Plano voters pull their city out of DART next year, bus routes coming from Dallas and Richardson would stop at Plano’s southern border, cutting a key transit link for Richardson riders. DART is mapping out which rail stations and bus services could shut down in Plano, Farmers Branch, Irving, and Highland Park, and will hold public hearings early in 2025 before any changes take effect.
   

3. 2025 Dallas-area all-district volleyball teams: MVPs, first teams, Coaches of the Year (dallasnews.com) — Several Richardson ISD volleyball standouts earned top honors in the 2024 all‑district selections, including Richardson and Richardson Pearce players recognized as hitter, defensive player, blocker, and newcomer of the year. The long list of awards spans districts across the Dallas area, but District 7‑6A especially highlights Lake Highlands, Richardson, Richardson Pearce, and Berkner athletes for their standout seasons.
   

4. Patented: Nanoscope Therapeutics' Optogenetic Vision Restoration and More North Texas Inventive Activity » Dallas Innovates (dallasinnovates.com) — Richardson shows up repeatedly in this week’s North Texas patent roundup, with local inventors and companies credited on innovations from flooring materials to telecom hardware and advanced electronics. The piece tracks 156 new patents tied to the Dallas–Fort Worth area, underscoring how Richardson engineers and firms are helping drive the region’s tech and manufacturing economy.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Earth Day Every Day: The Christmas Bird Count
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  11:00 am
• Technology and Media Literacy
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  12:00 pm
• Dallasite Yogis
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  12:00 pm
• Keyboard Class
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  1:00 pm
• Career Launch Pad
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  2:00 pm
• Ukulele Class
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  2:00 pm
• Computer Help
  Oak Lawn Branch Library , 4100 Cedar Springs Road , Dallas
  2:00 pm
• English Conversation / Ingles Conversación
  Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
  2:00 pm
• P & Z Meeting- Canceled
  Parker City Hall - Council Chambers , 5700 E. Parker Road , Parker
  4:00 pm
• P & Z Meeting
  Parker City Hall - Council Chambers , 5700 E. Parker Road , Parker
  4:00 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Family!
  I pray everyone is blessed, so I take care of Stray cats and I've been keeping this one cat in my garage, he is really sweet and needs a loving home,… (Nextdoor Cottonwood Heights)
• Update!
  The mama cat comes over last night to feed the baby, she may have another ones delivered to another house around since she lives in the morning and… (Nextdoor Greenwood Hills)

• Fiesta Mart posted a job opening for Produce Clerk - 075 Richardson in Richardson. Apply here.
• Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in Richardson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richardson here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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