Sept. 27, 2024

In This Issue:

Road and Infrastructure Project Updates

Sunnyvale's Town Manager is Honored

Meet This Week's Featured Adoptable Pet

Sunnyvale's Library Hosts Animal Adventures

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Emergency Alerts

Join us for National Night Out!

Tuesday, Oct. 1

6 - 9 p.m. Town Center Park

The Sunnyvale Police and Fire Departments are hosting the annual National Night Out event from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Town Center Park 356 Tripp Road. The event will feature family-friendly fun and yummy food!

Enjoy bounce houses, face painting, food trucks and visit lots of local businesses and vendors.

Check out the preview video below:

Sunnyvale Police:

Reaching Out to Our Community

Come visit with Sunnyvale police officers from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Starbucks, 168 S. Collins Road.

The Sunnyvale Police Department will host the 5th annual DEA Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at 364 Long Creek Road.

This event allows you to properly dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. This will be a drive-through drop-off.

Road and Infrastructure Projects

Upcoming Projects

The Town of Sunnyvale continues to improve its roads and infrastructure. The Clay Road improvement project will include concrete panel replacements as well as landscaping enhancements. In support of TxDOT's US 80 project, the Town of Sunnyvale will begin relocating water utilities throughout the corridor.

Watch for construction activities for both of these projects in late 2024 or early 2025.

East Fork Bridge Update

Repairs are underway on the East Fork Bridge over Duck Creek. Spring floods caused structural damage, prompting the Town of Sunnyvale to close the bridge. Repair construction is expected to last through November.

Visit our Road Projects page for updates.

Collins Road Beautification Project Underway

A key beautification project is underway. The Town of Sunnyvale is working to improve the look of Collins Road from US 80 all the way through the roundabout at Tripp Road by adding landscaping and irrigation along the medians and in the Tripp Roundabout.

Additional enhancements will include water fountains and hardscape in the roundabout area. This project is expected to continue into mid-2025.

Collins Road from US 80 south to the intersection of Collins Road and Old Barn Lane will also see similar upgrades next year as part of a separate project.

Sunnyvale’s Town Manager Jeff Jones is being honored by his peers for his 30 years as a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). The association supports its members with data, information, training and professional development opportunities.

Sunnyvale Mayor Saji George says the Town is fortunate to have Jeff’s expertise. “His leadership and prudent financial strategies have strengthened Sunnyvale’s future and enabled the Town to improve its bond rating from AA to AA+.”

Jeff was recognized during the ICMA annual conference this week in Pittsburgh. He has served as Sunnyvale’s Town Manager since June 2022. He has served in executive management roles in various Texas cities, as well as in Wyoming and Kansas.

Adopt Your New Fur-Ever Friend

Adoption Fees Waived!

Raider – is a 4-year-old golden retriever. He is always ready to play fetch, tug-of-war and goof around with whoever is around. He is full of love and will always wag his tail when you come home. Raider enjoys lazy afternoons, cuddles, and company! Consider adopting Raider to your home and let him become the life of your family!

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.

September means National Library Card Sign Up Month, and we’ve got some amazing library ventures rolling out all month long! The Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library are helping us make every Saturday super special, and to get library cards in the hands of everyone in Sunnyvale!

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, 2 p.m.

We’re wrapping up National Library Card Sign Up Month with some wild guests!

Come experience Animal Adventures, courtesy of the Dallas Zoo! Get up close and personal and learn about amazing animals from all over the world! Our animal visits are always busy so come early for a great spot!