March 28, 2025

In This Issue:

Town Earns International Award

May 3 General Election Information

Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission

Join the Library's Sunnyvale Faire and Book Sale

Plan for the Sunnyvale Shines Trash Off

Meet Our Pets of the Week

Subscribe to Stay Informed About Town Activities

Public Meetings:

Town Council - March 24

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Town’s 2023 Annual Report Earns International Award

The Town of Sunnyvale’s 2023 Annual Report has earned a Platinum Award from the AVA Digital Awards competition. The 2023 report is available on the Town’s website and was mailed to Sunnyvale residents in February 2024. The 2024 report is also online and was mailed to all Sunnyvale residents earlier this month.

AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital communication. Works range from audio and video production to innovative digital marketing campaigns. AVA Digital Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), one of the oldest, largest and most respected evaluators of creative work in the marketing and communication industry.

Apply to Serve on a Town Board or Commission - Deadline: March 31, 2025

The Town of Sunnyvale needs volunteers to serve on its Boards and Commissions.

Local government depends on citizen volunteers to help review and support policies and priorities in various areas.

To learn more about each of these Boards and their purpose and to apply, visit the Boards and Commissions web page.

May 3 Election Information

The Town of Sunnyvale has called a general election for Saturday, May 3, 2025 to elect a mayor and two Town Council representatives. Polls will be located at Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 N. Collins Road and will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The candidates are listed in ballot order:

Mayor

K. Paul Cash

Saji George

Council Member Place 1

Ryan Finch

Council Member Place 2

Kevin M. Clark

To be eligible to vote in the May 3 election, you must be registered by April 3, 2025.

Early voting will occur as follows:

April 22 - 25, 2025 (Tuesday-Friday) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April 26, 2025 ( Saturday) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April 27, 2025 (Sunday) noon to 6 p.m.

April 28 - 29 (Monday & Tuesday) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

More information is available on the Town Secretary's webpage.

Parks Master Plan Update

The Town of Sunnyvale is grateful to the residents who attended and gave feedback for the Master Plan Update during Monday's special meeting. The next steps are to procure design services for Jobson Park and work on other improvements slated for Vineyard Park and possible partnership activities with Sunnyvale ISD.

Watch this space and Town Council meeting agendas for further updates.

As with all Town Council meetings, this meeting is also available on the Town's website as on-demand video.

"Sunnyvale Shines" Trash Off

April 5 | 300 Collins Rd | SISD Intermediate School Parking Lot

Enjoy some help with your spring cleaning this year at the Sunnyvale Shines Trash-off Event!

Be sure to bring your bulk waste, e-waste and documents for shredding to the SISD Intermediate School Parking Lot, 300 Collins Rd, on Saturday, April 5.

For more info, please visit the Trash Off webpage.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale

The Doris Padgett Public Library will host its annual Sunnyvale Faire from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.

Shop local handmade goods, unique services and tasty treats. Score GREAT bargains at the library book sale!

Enjoy FREE In-N-Out Burgers beginning at 10:30 a.m. (while supplies last).

Bring the kids to Story Time with Angela Henderson at 1 p.m., and stick around for live entertainment, kids' crafts and more!

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! Here is March's schedule:

April 2: No Storytime

April 9: Magical Unicorns

April 16: Bunnies

April 23: No Storytime

April 30: Pets

Senior Day at the Library featuring Steve Blow

Join us for Senior Day at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1!

Come meet your neighbors, enjoy fine refreshments, and hear our very special guest, former Dallas Morning News columnist (and current Sunnyvale resident) Steve Blow, as he shares his experiences and attempts to answer the question: “Journalism: What Happened?”

Here are two wonderful pets that will make great furry family additions!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

Sebastian is a 5-year-old male German Shepherd/Alaskan Malamute mix: Hello there, I'm Sebastian. I'm an adult, but that doesn't mean I've lost my playful spirit. In fact, I love a good game of fetch, it makes my tail wag like nothing else. I'm a bit shy at first, but once I get to know you, we'll be best friends. I'm brave too. There's not a vacuum cleaner or noisy appliance that can scare me away. I know life can be tough, but I'm ready to face it head-on, as long as I have a friend by my side.

Beau is a 1-year-old male Black Mouth Cur: Hello, I'm Beau! I've got a young heart full of curiosity. Every new smell, sound, and texture is an adventure. I'm quite a friendly fellow, always eager to meet new friends. My smarts? Oh, I've got plenty! I'm quick to learn new tricks and routines, making it a breeze for me to train. Loyalty is my middle name! I promise to stick by your side through thick and thin. Why should you adopt me? Well, I'm more than just a pet. I'm a companion, a friend, a confidante. I'll bring joy, laughter, and much love to your life.

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.

Subscribe to Stay Informed

The Town of 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.

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

Monthly Outdoor Warning System Test - April 2

The Town of Sunnyvale tests its outdoor warning siren system at noon on the first Wednesday of each month if weather conditions are favorable.

The outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter and additional information about the nature and severity of the threat. While severe weather and tornados are the most common causes for sirens to be activated, this system is intended to be used as an “all-hazards” alert system.

Sunnyvale residents are also encouraged to register for the Town’s mass notification system to receive emergency alerts via text, email or phone. Subscribers will receive a reminder on the morning of the siren test.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 3-31

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process through March 31, 2025. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.

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