May 23, 2025

In This Issue:

Holiday Schedule

Comprehensive Plan Due for Update

Tripp Road Update

Meet Our Adoptable Pets of the Week

Subscribe to Stay Informed About Town Activities

Public Meetings:

The second Town Council meeting in May is canceled due to Memorial Day.

Town Council meets June 9.

The second meeting in June is canceled due to Sunnyfest.

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

Town of Sunnyvale offices and non-emergency services will be closed Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. The Doris Padgett Public Library will be closed Tuesday, May 27.

Collection of trash, recycling and bulk waste will continue as normal.

The solid waste schedule is available on the Town's website.

Sunnyvale to Update Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Maps

The Town of Sunnyvale Strategic Plan 2025 continues to emphasize the review and update of the Town’s long-range plans, including the Comprehensive Plan, which was last adopted in February 2017. Conditions within the Town and the surrounding municipalities have changed drastically during the last few years. As a result, it is important that the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map are updated to reflect the realities of today and prepare the Town for future needs.

The Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan will support the Town’s strategic vision of “a unique, rural community with small town values.” The plan will create a clear and concise land use and development strategy to direct the community's future growth while providing actionable implementation items to aid in its successful implementation over its 20-year lifetime.

The Town received an overwhelming response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued earlier this year. After a thorough review, the firm of Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC was selected as the lead consultant for this planning initiative. The study will take approximately 18 months and consist of three phases of public engagement to gather stakeholder input. The project will kick off early this summer! Please stay tuned for more information on the Town website.

East Tripp Road Construction Will Begin Soon

Construction will soon begin along East Tripp Road between Collins and East Fork to replace an aging water line, along with full pavement replacement. The project will also include targeted asphalt improvements for all of Tripp between Collins and Rebecca, along with Rebecca between Tripp and US 80. The Town is aware of the poor condition of the pavement surface along this stretch, so these initial improvements will start soon after the contract is awarded to help improve rideability.

The Town Council awarded the construction contract to Reliable Paving, Inc. at the May 12 meeting. Construction is expected to get underway in early June, and the contract includes incentives for the contractor to complete the portion adjacent to SISD before school starts in August. The remainder of the project is expected to wrap up in early 2026.

The Town Council also awarded a design contract at the April 28 meeting for a similar water line and pavement replacement project along the rest of Tripp Road between East Fork and Rebecca, and Rebecca from Tripp Road to US Highway 80. These design activities are expected to continue into early 2026, when that section will be ready for construction bidding.

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! Here is the upcoming schedule:

May 28: Outstanding Owls

June 4: Rainbows

June 11: Crayons

June 18: Art

June 25: Blue

Get Ready for the 2025 Summer Reading Program

The Doris Padgett Public Library will host the annual Summer Reading Program from June 3 through July 25. Visit the Library beginning May 28 to pick up an orientation packet and coloring tote bag.

Discover and read new books this summer while completing reading challenges for all ages. Also, you can explore our gallery of American art masterpieces and discover how color works!

Each week will feature a Wednesday morning Story Time, a Thursday afternoon art project, and a Friday afternoon performance featuring magic, art, animals and much more!

Watch this space each week for updates or check the Town website event calendar.

Check out our Weekly Pets, Casper and Cashew!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

Kitten season has hit the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter! Please visit our web page to see the kittens we have available. During kitten season, these may change daily, so come get a couple while you can. We still have two wonderful adult cats, Cashew and Casper, that need good, loving homes. The Animal Shelter does not charge any adoption fees.

Casper is a one-year-old male Domestic Medium Hair cat: Hello, I’m Casper! I’m as white as a ghost but as sweet as they come. I’ll take a look at you with my big green eyes and cuddle up next to you. Please keep me in a gentle and safe space where I can relax and sleep to my heart’s content!

Cashew is a two-year-old male Domestic Medium Hair cat: Hello, I'm Cashew. I prefer quiet corners and gentle voices. I'm a bit shy, but don't mistake that for indifference. I've got a lot of love to give, just in my own, reserved way. I'm not the type to demand constant attention. I value my independence. But, I promise, when I curl up next to you, I truly cherish your company.

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.

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