August 7, 2026

Pictured: Testing will commence between Raider Dr and E Fork Rd

Back to School Safety Reminders

The Sunnyvale Police Department is gearing up to protect our students as they return to school from the summer break. Here are some important reminders:

• Slow down and watch for children in school zones.
• School zones are in effect from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. and from 2:30 to 4:20 p.m. The speed limit is 20 mph.
• Put your phones down. Stay alert and focus on the road. Cell phone use is prohibited in school zones.
• Buckle up to protect yourself and others.
• Be patient!
  

Thank you for keeping our students safe!

Understanding the Summer Lawn Watering Guidelines

The Town of Sunnyvale has updated its lawn watering guidelines to support the water conservation efforts of our wholesale water provider, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), and to further the goals of the Town's Water Conservation Plan.

The Town is moving to an address-based format to simplify compliance for all property owners. The watering schedule is as follows:

• All residential addresses ending in an odd number – water on Mondays and Thursdays.
• All residential addresses ending in an even number – water on Wednesdays and Sundays.
• Commercial properties – water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• No watering on Saturdays.
• No watering on any day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

This schedule complies with our water supplier’s conservation and state requirements. It also conforms to the Town’s Water Conservation Plan, adopted in 2024. The format will also help Town staff identify and report patterns and trends if more stringent conservation measures are required in the future.

Feedback Opportunity for Sunnyvale’s Future

The Town of Sunnyvale continues its work to update the Town’s comprehensive plan. The Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will serve as the Town’s official guide for land use and development for the next 20 years. The Comprehensive Plan will address several key topics, including future land use; residential, commercial and employment development; transportation; community facilities; and public infrastructure.

The Draft Core Elements chapters are now available on the comprehensive plan website for the community to review and provide additional feedback. This draft was presented during a Community Open House in mid-June. Feedback from those participants has been incorporated into the revised core elements.

Be sure to provide any feedback to the Comprehensive Plan Core Elements chapter via the Sunnyvale Core Elements comment card before it closes on Monday, August 17.

Residents can track the project's progress and upcoming opportunities to be involved through the project website. To learn more about the process, contact the Town of Sunnyvale Planning and Development Department at AskPlanning@townofsunnyvale.org or 972-203-4188. 

Water Conservation Webinar - Aug. 11

Join our one-hour webinar for North Texas homeowners and learn practical tips to keep your lawn healthy during the final dog days of summer. We’ll cover final fertilizing of the season, checking soil health, proper end of season mowing, and using pre-emergent herbicides; everything you need to set your lawn up for a strong, vibrant fall.

Register online for the five-part series, which is on the second Tuesday of each month at noon.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place, Sunnyvale

Story Times for children ages 2-5 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. 12 - Elephants

Aug. 19 - Bumblebees

Aug. 26 - Nighttime

Say Hi to Tater!

Tater is a 2-year-old male mixed-breed dog.

Though he arrived as a stray who was initially very shy and scared of the big world, Tater has officially blossomed! He has completely come out of his shell and is now a vibrant, happy boy who absolutely adores playing with his toys. He also has a striking feature: eyes of two different colors.

He has the perfect blend of youthful energy and a sweet, resilient spirit. He is ready to leave his past behind and find the forever family he deserves. Could you be his match?

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