October 2, 2026

In This Issue

Plan for National Night Out

Coffee With a Cop

Commitment to Public Safety

Comprehensive Plan Available for Review and Comment

Events at the Library

College Prep Writing

Weekly Adoptable Pet

Public Meetings

Oct. 12 - Town Council

Oct. 21 - Planning & Zoning Commission

Resources

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

National Night Out - Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m.

Sunnyvale's public safety team invites you join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for our annual National Night Out celebration. The event will be at Town Center Park from 6 to 9 p.m.

This event helps strengthen our community by allowing us all to better connect with each other and build safer neighborhoods.

Our event will feature a live band, food vendors, and lots of opportunities to visit with public safety personnel and learn about how they partner with the community.

Sunnyvale is proud of the recognition this annual event brings to our community. The 2025 event ranked fourth in Texas and eighth nationally within the population category of 5,000 - 15,000.

Check our National Night Out web page for more information, including sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

Coffee With A Cop

Join Sunnyvale Police for National Coffee With A Cop from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Joy Cafe, 3501 N. Beltline Road, Suite 115, in Sunnyvale.

This is a great opportunity to connect with the women and men who serve and protect our community. Enjoy strong coffee, strong community and get stronger together.

Commitment to Public Safety

Swearing In Sunnyvale Fire Rescue Members

During Monday's Town Council meeting, all members of the Town's Fire-Rescue team were formally sworn in. Taking the Firefighter Oath represents a new tradition for the department and will be required of all new firefighters going forward.

This new tradition represents the department's continued growth and commitment to the community. It demonstrates the members' dedication to earning and maintaining the public's trust while performing their duties with professionalism and integrity.

Preparedness Fair

Tuesday, Sunnyvale Fire-Rescue hosted its first employee-focused event, intended to provide Town employees with information and resources to help them and their families prepare for emergencies and disasters. Members of the public were also invited.

Partner agencies at the event included the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG), and Texans on Mission. The goal is that as Town employees become better prepared themselves, it helps the Town maintain essential services during an emergency.

Public Input Continues Until Oct. 16

The Town of Sunnyvale continues to seek your input for the The Town of Sunnyvale continues to seek your input for the Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan. This 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 the future land use map, development of residential, commercial, and employment areas, transportation, community facilities and public infrastructure.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 22! We appreciate all the residents and stakeholders who dropped by Town Hall to review the display boards, talk with the Project Team and Town staff, and share their thoughts on the future of our community. Overall, the Draft Comprehensive Plan was well received, with attendees providing positive feedback and helpful suggestions that continue to build on our active public engagement process.

Following this event, the Project Team and Town staff will continue to collect and compile comments heading into the start of the adoption process. The full draft Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan is now available on the project website. We encourage everyone to review the document and share any final comments by completing the comment card on the website. To view the progress of the plan and any related information please visit the Imagine Sunnyvale Comprehensive Plan project website.

If you have questions, contact the Town of Sunnyvale Planning and Development Department at AskPlanning@townofsunnyvale.org or 972-203-4188.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place, Sunnyvale

Tuesday, Oct. 6 @ 10:30 a.m.

Mark your calendar for Senior Day at the Doris Padgett Public Library!

Our featured guest will be Town Manager Dannette Garcia. She will provide updates about Town happenings and answer some of your questions.

The event is sponsored by Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library and will include door prizes and refreshments.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 @ 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. 7: Firefighters! (Special Guests: The Sunnyvale Fire Department!)

Write for College Prep!

Oct. 8 @ 5 p.m.

Join local author and writing coach Angela Henderson Smith as she teaches your student the skills and processes for writing application and scholarship essays that will stand out!

This session is recommended for students in grades 8 through 12.

Please RSVP by calling (972)226-4491.

This event was postponed from its original date. Plenty of space is available.

Wednesday, Oct. 6, @ 5-6 p.m.

Ready to learn how to code?

We’ll help you learn the skills you need, regardless of age level and show you how to get the most out of Fiero Code, a program available free with your library card.

Enjoy fun activities and refreshments! Bring your library card and your laptop (if you want) to get the most out of the class!

Wednesday, Oct. 21, @ 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The library book club meets on the third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Here is the October selection:

Oct. 21: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

Bonkers for Bo!

Meet Bo, a handsome 3-year-old terrier who is ready to become the center of your world. He is a sweet, incredibly chill soul who takes life at a relaxed pace. If you are looking for a loyal companion to share quiet evenings, movie marathons, and peaceful moments, Bo is your guy!

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.

Subscribe to Stay Informed

The Town of Sunnyvale provides several channels to communicate important Town notifications and information resources.

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.