April 24, 2026

In This Issue:

Sunnyvale Trash Off - May 2

Drug Take Back Day - April 25

Audition to Perform the National Anthem at Sunnyfest

Proposed Charter Amendments

Library Activities

Meet Our Adoptable Pet of the Week

Public Meetings:

April 27 - Town Council

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

NEW DATE!
Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Sunnyvale Trash Off has been rescheduled to May 2 due to rain and lightning on the original date.

Get your bulky items and old documents ready for the Keep Sunnyvale Shining Trash Off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sunnyvale ISD campus, 222 Collins Road.

You can bring tree and shrub waste, household bulk waste and scrap metal. Do NOT bring tires, concrete, chemicals, paint or anything containing refrigerant, gas or oil.

Bring up to four (4) boxes of documents for shredding. Each additional box will cost $10.

Most services are free for Sunnyvale residents and cost $25 for non-residents. Please bring a driver's license or a current water bill as proof of residency. Only credit and debit cards will be accepted. NO CASH.

Charter Amendment Election

Early Voting Continues

Sunnyvale voters will consider a slate of proposed Town Charter amendments on May 2. Many of these updates would bring the Charter into compliance with State law updates, address any legal or administrative issues, and improve the effective application of the Charter to current conditions.

The proposed amendments include the creation of a Parks and Recreation Board and the requirement for a Library Board, which currently exists.

The proposed amendments also include term limits for the Mayor and Town Council members and would change the Mayor's term from two years to three years.

Early voting will be available at Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 N. Collins Road as follows:

April 24 (Friday) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April 25 (Saturday) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

April 26 (Sunday) noon - 6 p.m.

April 27 - April 28 (Mon - Tues) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Election day voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., also at Sunnyvale Town Hall.

For more information about the Charter Amendment election, visit the Town Secretary's page on the website.

DEA Drug Take Back Day

April 25 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Sunnyvale Police Department is proud to participate in the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day on April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Police Department, 364 Long Creek Road.

Do you have unused or expired medications at home? Help keep our community safe by properly disposing of them—no questions asked. No liquids, needles, or sharps accepted.

Let’s work together to prevent misuse and protect our environment.

DEA Drug Take Back Day; Saturday, April 25

National Anthem Auditions - Due May 1

The Town of Sunnyvale invites talented vocalists to audition for the honor of performing the National Anthem at Sunnyfest 2026, our annual Fourth of July celebration, set for Saturday, June 27.

These auditions are open to solo or duet vocalists. Email us a YouTube link of your recording of "The Star Spangled Banner" by 5 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026.

Find out about submission requirements, the process and other information on the Sunnyfest webpage.

Become A Sunnyfest Partner

Saturday, June 27 @ 6 p.m. | Town Center Park

The Town of Sunnyvale is excited to announce that two rising stars in country music will take the stage for the Town’s Sunnyfest Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

This FREE celebration needs partners to support it. Find out about sponsorship opportunities, including VIP access to our artists and other perks.

Austin, Texas native George Birge will bring his musical style to Sunnyfest, along with Georgia’s own Scoot Teasley, who was a hit with local crowds at last year’s event. Their unique musical talents will be part of a great evening of live music, fireworks, drone show, food and family fun.

Learn more about Sunnyfest 2026 on the event website.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale

Story Times for children ages two to five and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home!

April 29: Frogs

Dobermans still Available!

The animal shelter still has six Doberman mix pups available for adoption!

They were born on February 27 and are now almost nine weeks old. They are happy, playful, and very socialized. They come running and ready to snuggle with you as soon as they see you.

Their adoption fee is $80 each and includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, combo shot, and microchip. They are expected to be big, but that's all the more reason to love them. Come meet these babies at the Animal Shelter, and you might find that you can't resist taking one home!

We would love for you to share this with others and bring awareness to the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter's animals and services. If your family is ready to welcome a new member, we currently have many adoptable pets in our shelter looking for a loving home. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling (214) 862-4525.

Sunnyvale Updates its Web and Email Addresses

The Town of Sunnyvale has updated its web address to www.SunnyvaleTX.gov. All email addresses now use the same address and the recipient names have been updated. For example: Rachel.Ramsey@townofsunnyvale.org is now rramsey@SunnyvaleTX.gov.

The .gov domain reduces the risk of phishing and impersonation, as only verified government entities can acquire it. Such domains also increase search visibility and are more recognizable by the public.

The old web address and email addresses still work, to allow stakeholders time to adjust to using the new addresses.

Subscribe to Stay Informed

The Town of Sunnyvale provides several channels to communicate important Town notifications and information resources.

Subscribe to receive the Town’s weekly e-newsletter – NewsFlash – every Friday and when special situations occur.

Emergency Alerts are sent via CivicReady when urgent or emergency notifications are needed, such as boil water advisories or other time-sensitive public safety announcements.

Visit SunnyvaleTx.gov/Communication to sign up and learn more. You must register to receive these notifications via text, phone or email. Register at SunnyvaleTX.gov/Alerts. Be sure to click all the weather alert options you want to receive.

Explore the Town's website at SunnyvaleTX.gov for these and many more resources.

NEW DATE!﻿﻿Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.