Aug. 15, 2025

In This Issue:

Town Council Calls Special Election

Budget Meetings Scheduled

Public Urged to Participate in Comprehensive Plan Survey

Meet Our Adoptable Pets of the Week

Public Meetings:

Aug. 19 - Library Board

Aug. 19 - Charter Review Committee

Aug. 20 - Planning & Zoning Comm

Aug 25 - Town Council Meeting

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

The Sunnyvale Town Council has called a special election to fill the vacant Place 4 Council seat to be held on the uniform election date, Nov. 4

The position's filing period is open until Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 5 p.m. A candidate packet is available on the Town's elections webpage and at Town Hall at 127 N. Collins Road.

Early voting will begin Monday, Oct. 20 and run through Friday, Oct. 31.

The full early voting schedule will be available soon on the Town's elections webpage.

Town Council Considers FY 2025-26 Budget

The Town Council is also working on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, which begins Oct. 1.

During its regular meeting, the Council will host a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Final budget deliberations and adoption will occur at a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 15.

For more information about the budget and the proposed tax rate, visit the Town website's finance pages.

Sunnyvale Residents Urged to Take Survey

The Town of Sunnyvale is working to update the Town’s comprehensive plan and needs to hear from the community. The Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will serve as the Town’s official guide for land use and development for the next 20 years.

Residents, business owners and operators, property owners, developers and community stakeholders are encouraged to complete the Online Community Survey. The survey contains questions about important issues and opportunities facing the Town that the Comprehensive Plan planning process should address. The survey will be available until Sept. 15. Your feedback is essential to creating a successful plan for our community!

When completed, the Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will be the product of the community, with a vision and recommendations guided by valuable input from residents, business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Residents should track the project's progress through the project website during the next year to stay informed. To learn more about the process, explore the website or contact the Town of Sunnyvale Planning and Development Department at AskPlanning@townofsunnyvale.org or 972-203-4188.

Committee Begins Reviewing Town Charter

On July 14, the Town Council approved a resolution forming the Home Rule Charter Review Committee (HRC Committee).

The committee consists of nine residents who will review the Charter and make any necessary recommendations to the voters. Members appointed to serve on the HRC Review Committee are Gary Smothers, Jim Wade, Jerry Johnson, Meghan McCaig, Lauren Larson, Joe Turner, George Matthew, Kevin Clark, and Georgeann Moss.

The committee met for the first time on July 22, and will continue meeting through November.

Proposed changes will be brought to the citizens on a ballot at the May 2026 general election.

Meetings for the committee are scheduled for Aug. 19, Sept. 3, and Sept. 30, all at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

Follow Summer Lawn Watering Schedules

Did you know that about half the water we use goes to watering our lawns, and most of us water more than our lawns need? Summers in Texas are hot and dry, prompting the need to use water wisely.

No lawn watering is allowed in Sunnyvale between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Property owners should water on their designated day as outlined in the Town's Watering Zone Map.

The Town of Sunnyvale's website has several resources to help you save water and reduce your water bill.

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!

Aug. 20: ABCs

Aug. 27: Numbers

Aug. 20 | 5:30 p.m.

The library book club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 20: "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah

Need a Furry Friend? Meet Slim Pickens!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

Slim Pickens is a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever: Hello there, I'm Slim Pickens! Life in this shelter is full of fun and games. I'm always eager to play, whether it's a game of fetch or a gentle tug of war. I've got energy to spare and I love to share it with everyone I meet. My friendly nature makes me a hit with both humans and my fellow canines. I'm a sweet soul who's always up for a cuddle or a friendly pat. I'm as loyal as they come and I promise to bring joy and laughter to your home. Why should you adopt me? Because I'm Slim Pickens, your future best friend, ready to fill your life with love, fun, and endless playtime!

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 add a member, we currently have many adoptable animals in our shelter looking for a new place to call home. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling (214) 862-4525.

Sunnyvale Earns StormReady Community Designation

The National Weather Service has recognized the Town of Sunnyvale as a StormReady Community. The Town officially received its designation during the Aug. 11 Town Council meeting.

A StormReady Community has met the National Weather Service (NWS) standards for severe weather preparedness. These communities have established communication and safety plans, multiple ways to receive and share severe weather alerts, and strong relationships with their local NWS office.

The program helps communities improve warning systems, emergency operations, and public education to reduce the risk of weather-related injuries and damage.

Subscribe to Stay Informed

One way to be StormReady is to subscribe to essential notifications from the Town of Sunnyvale.

Sunnyvale provides several opportunities to subscribe to important Town notifications and information resources. Visit TownofSunnyvale/Communication to sign up and learn more.

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. You must register to receive these notifications via text, phone or email. Register at TownofSunnyvale/Alerts. Be sure to click all the weather alert options you want to receive.

Explore the Town's website at TownofSunnyvale.org for these and many more resources.