Christmas in doubt after camping tragedy for Byrd family
Neighbors and Yale Elementary join Richardson community to aid the Byrds. Jerry Byrd died in a camping accident from carbon monoxide poisoning and his wife suffered severe injuries. The four children Kelley Jami Rusty and Kari face challenges, including medical bills and Christmas needs. A special account at Richardson National Bank funds ongoing care and assistance. The Daily News partners as Helping Hands, sharing updates on donations and requests.
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Patty Byrd
Hyde Park
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Oklahoma
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Richardson Junior High School
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Yale
Kari
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Joyce Rollafson
Richardson National Bank
Women in Crisis Highlighted During Richland Seminar
Four women at Richland College's Women's Emphasis Week explored crises affecting battered women displaced homemakers rape child abuse and alcoholism. Speakers cited legal changes aiding battered spouses and noted funding gaps in centers while linking violence to alcohol and gender power.
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Richland College
Gerry Beer
Texas Supreme Court
Nickerson
Ms. Stewart
United States
Texas
Stewart
Chevy
Phillips
Dallas County Rape Crisis Center
Ms. Phillips
Guy Marble
District Attorney's Office
Dallas
Center
Celyn Jay
Alcoholism Services
Santa letters sought for Daily News Christmas Greetings
Local children are sending letters to Santa for the Daily News Christmas Greetings section published December 23. Readers are invited to mail legible letters with name and age to P O Box 630 Richardson Texas 75080 by Thursday, including questions about Rudolph and elves.
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Richardson Council Reviews Zoning and Permits Agenda
The Richardson City Council will reopen a public hearing Monday at 7:30 p.m. to consider a Homart-Spring Valley Association coin-operated game room at Richardson Square Mall space 337. Other items include Black Properties zoning, fuel cost factors for Texas Power and Light and Lone Star Gas, temporary building permit extension for Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, an ordinance for Spring Valley Road and Central Expressway zoning, police communications equipment bids, and 1976 tax roll adjustments plus plan commission plats for Twin Rivers and Woodstone additions.
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Central Expressway
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Richardson police chief lauds RISD funding for NYS
Richardson Police Chief Kenneth Yarbrough praised the Richardson Independent School District board for approving 36000 dollars for the Neighborhood Youth Service program. Funds will be split evenly between the city and Lake Highlands area and trigger an official community fundraising drive after the new year. An influential resident has already pledged 4000 dollars, bolstering the program’s financial stability.
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Kenneth Yarbrough
Richardson Independent School District
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Richardson students to join Red Cross Youth Exchange reception
Three Richardson students will participate in a Red Cross Youth Student Exchange reception today. NYS will accept referrals to help troubled youths from RISD schools or parents, but not from other police departments. Ann Carlson of NYS praises RISD for placing the program in the community.
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Red Cross
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