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- Which Richardson inventors just landed cutting-edge new patents?
- How a Richardson companyās name was used in a multiāstate scam
- How safe are Amazonās 80-pound delivery drones over Richardson homes?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, humid, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 63, low: 45.
- Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Patented: AT&T's Quantum Security and More North Texas Inventive Activity Ā» Dallas Innovates (dallasinnovates.com) ā Several Richardson-based innovators are highlighted in this weekās North Texas patent roundup, including university researchers on seizure detection and local engineers working on wireless, AI, and audio technologies. The piece catalogs 140 newly granted patents tied to the DallasāFort Worth region, showing how Richardson, Plano, Frisco, and nearby cities are helping drive the areaās tech and medical advances. 
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ā¢ Scams continue to target Texas attorneys (tspantx.com) ā Texas attorneys are being hit with increasingly sophisticated scam attempts, and one documented case involves scammers falsely claiming a large software settlement with a real company based in Richardson. While aimed at lawyers, these schemes can ripple out to clients and local businesses, so residents should be cautious about unexpected legal or payment requests that reference familiar firm or company names. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Amazon's Delivery Drone Dropped a Bottle of Syrup Exactly How You'd Expect (gadgetreview.com) ā An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone recently crashed into an apartment building in Richardson highlighting safety concerns as the company tests its MK30 drones in suburbs. The same system drops packages from up to 13 feet, which can leave fragile items, like a TikTokerās blue raspberry syrup, smashed on impact. Residents in Texas and other test areas are urged to consider what they order by drone. Ā Ā Ā
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Pacesetter Revue 2026 -The Greatest Show
Pearce Auditorium
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Saturday April 18
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Working Professional MBA Programs Coffee Chat
Panera Bread , 4480 W University Dr , Prosper
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Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Haggard Library , 2501 Coit Rd , Plano
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Basic Computer Practice (Ages 18+) at the Central Library
Central Library , 625 Austin St. , Garland
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Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland Library
South Garland Library , 4845 Broadway Blvd. , Garland
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Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the North Garland Library
North Garland Library , 3845 N. Garland Ave. , Garland
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Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland Library
West Garland Library , 3921 W. Walnut St. , Garland
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Gabby Minton
Lakewood Brewing Company , 2302 Executive Dr , Garland
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Toddler Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
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Grand Prix BBQ at ProSource of Allen
ProSource of Allen , 25 Prestige Cir , Allen
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Sensory Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
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Applied Physiology Speaker Series: Eating Disorders
Southern Methodist University , 6425 Boaz Ln , Dallas
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: reclaimed
Is this anyoneās baby? - she is really well cared for and had a collar on. Found near Spring Valley and Jupiter (Nextdoor Duck Creek) - Short walk go end of Tulane west
Then cross street field at beginning of trail much prettier than 3 days ago they bloom in rain (Nextdoor Duck Creek)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Dallas. Apply here.
š Nearby News
Plano
- Desperados opens Its third location, in Plano (dallasnews.com)
- Plano high school graduate among the airmen who airlifted Artemis II crew out of history-making capsule (wfaa.com)
- What to know about Plano Rides, Via's service to supplement DART (houstonchronicle.com)
Garland
- Where rent is cheapest in Texas ā and how Austin compares (statesman.com)
Dallas
- Dallas Man Convicted for Mailing Threats to Federal District Judges (patch.com)
- Dallas District 4 Residents Can Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Giveaway (patch.com)
- Cold Front, Storms Headed to North Texas Over the Weekend (patch.com)
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