October 23, 2026

In This Issue

Sunnyvale Names New Assistant Town Manager

Comprehensive Plan Next Steps

SPD Hosts Drug Takeback Day

Toy Drive Through Dec. 12

Make Plans for November Events

Library Events

Weekly Adoptable Pet

Public Meetings

Oct. 26 - Town Council

Nov. 9 - Town Council

Resources

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Sunnyvale Names Anthony Cao New Assistant Town Manager

The Town of Sunnyvale is enhancing its leadership team by naming a new Assistant Town Manager, Anthony Cao.

Cao will begin his new role with Sunnyvale on Nov. 19. Cao brings more than a decade of municipal leadership experience and a proven record of strategic planning, financial stewardship and organizational leadership across several North Texas communities. Throughout his career, he has managed multimillion-dollar budgets and led cross-departmental initiatives.

“We conducted an extensive search for a leader who possesses both executive-level experience and strategic perspective necessary to help guide Sunnyvale through its next chapter,” said Town Manager Dannette Garcia. “Anthony’s experience serving in a City Manager’s Office, developing long-range organizational strategies and delivering results across multiple service areas makes him exceptionally qualified to help advance the Town’s vision for the future.”

Cao most recently served as the City of Mesquite’s director of Housing and Community Services, where he led six divisions and managed a portfolio exceeding $24 million and led initiatives focused on strengthening community partnerships, improving service delivery, and expanding access to essential resources.

Read the full story on the Town's website.

Imagine Sunnyvale - Next Steps

The Sunnyvale Town Council will consider adoption of the Town's Comprehensive Plan at its Monday meeting, holding a public hearing and the first reading of the adoption ordinance.

The Imagine Sunnyvale process included more than a year of public input, research and planning. The Plan will serve as the Town's official guide for land use and development for the next 20 years. It addresses several key topics, including the future land use map, development of residential, commercial, and employment areas, transportation, community facilities and public infrastructure.

To access the draft plan, visit the project website.

SPD Hosts Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunnyvale Police will participate in a national DEA drug take-back day on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction.

This one-day effort brings national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.

Bring your medications to the Sunnyvale Police Department, 364 Long Creek Road, for proper disposal on this date.

This event will also serve as a Toy Drive drop-off opportunity!

We have some FAQs about what you can and cannot bring.

Sunnyvale Police Host Toy Drive

The Sunnyvale Police Department is hosting its 5th Annual Toy Drive to support Sharing Life Community Outreach!

Help us make the holidays brighter for children and families in our community by donating a NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY for a child of any age.

🚓 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

📍 Sunnyvale Police Department

364 Long Creek

Sunnyvale, TX

🏛️ Sunnyvale Town Hall

127 Collins Road

Sunnyvale, TX

Donations will be accepted through December 12.

Make Plans for Great November Events

Salute to Veterans - Nov. 7

The Town of Sunnyvale is proud to honor and recognize its veterans each year. This year's event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at Sunnyvale Town Hall.

The Mayor and City Council will recognize each veteran individually. The event will also feature a pancake breakfast and special speakers.

Veterans should sign up to be recognized at SunnyvaleTX.gov/609/Veterans-Day-Details.

Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot - Nov. 26

Mark your calendars to support the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter by running in this year's Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 26. The annual 5k and 1-mile fun run will be held at the Sunnyvale ISD Raider Stadium, starting at 7:30 a.m. Race Day check-in begins at 6:30 a.m.

More details and a registration link available at SunnyvaleTX.gov/TurkeyTrot.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place, Sunnyvale

Wednesday, Oct. 28 @ 10:30 a.m.

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!

Oct. 28 - Monsters, Blobs, and Pumpkins

Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.

Fridays 10 a.m. - noon

Join us for our new Mahjong club, meeting each week at the library on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

We have plenty of tables, comfortable chairs, and coffee! If you have your own tile sets and rule cards, we strongly encourage you to bring them. We have extras you can use, but supplies are limited.

Watch this space for new-player training sessions in the future.

Thanks to a new partnership with the Sunnyvale Garden Club and Sunnyvale ISD, the Doris Padgett Public Library is proud to present something new for Sunnyvale: our Seed Library.

We've got a great selection of flower and vegetable seeds to grow. Just come by the library, browse the Seed Library cabinet (conveniently located next to the gardening books), pick out packets of seeds, bring them to the front to check out, then head home and plant.

Ask about how to donate seeds during your next visit.

Let us help get Sunnyvale growing, and share the joy of plants with others.

Greetings from Greta!

Greta is a 6-month-old female Anatolian Husky mix

This stunning pup is the ultimate definition of "happy-go-lucky.” She has a heart of gold, a great personality, and is a total social butterfly who truly loves everybody she meets. She would make a great addition to any household.

We are passionate about finding permanent homes for all the animals in the shelter. Come visit them at the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter, 371 Long Creek Road. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling 214-862-4525.

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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.

Visit SunnyvaleTx.gov/Communication to sign up and learn more. You must register to receive these notifications via text, phone or email. Register at SunnyvaleTX.gov/Alerts. Be sure to click all the weather alert options you want to receive.

Explore the Town's website at SunnyvaleTX.gov for these and many more resources.