October 16, 2026

In This Issue

Comprehensive Plan Comment Period Closes Today

SPD Hosts Drug Takeback Day

Make Plans for November Events

Manor Way Road Repairs

Beautifying Sunnyvale

Events at the Library

Weekly Adoptable Pet

Public Meetings

Oct. 21 - Planning & Zoning Commission

Oct. 26 - Town Council

Resources

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Comprehensive Plan - Last Day for Public Comment

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.

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 through Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.. 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.

The Sunnyvale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommendation of the Plan at their Oct. 21 meeting at 6 p.m.

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and conduct the first reading of the ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan at their Oct. 26 meeting at 6 p.m.

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

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.

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

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.

Repairs to Manor Way in Progress

Contractors for the Town of Sunnyvale are working on significant repairs to Manor Way between Mesa Drive and Molina Street.

Traffic on this stretch of roadway will be reduced to one lane during construction. The first phase will focus on the northbound lanes. The second phase will focus on the middle lane. The project should be completed later in the month.

At least one lane of traffic will remain open during construction. Motorists are encouraged to follow directional signage and consider alternate routes.

Beautifying Sunnyvale

The Town of Sunnyvale celebrated its partnership with the Sunnyvale Garden Club this week with a tree planting at Town Center Park.

The Sunnyvale Garden Club works to beautify our community by planting trees and creating natural landscaping displays in various public spaces throughout town. These trees provide shade, wildlife habitats and environmental benefits.

Our thanks to the Sunnyvale Garden Club!

Photo of Garden Club members and Town staff at Town Center Park for tree-planting

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place, Sunnyvale

Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 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. 21 - Ghosts

Oct. 28 - Monsters, Blobs, and Pumpkins

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

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.

Say Hi to Silver!

Silver is an 9-week-old female domestic short hair cat.

Silver is the definition of spunky and playful. She treats every crinkly ball, feather wand, and stray shadow like a grand adventure. Whether she is hopping around across the living room or practicing her Olympic-level pounces, she will keep you endlessly entertained with her antics. When she is done, she curls up in your lap and purrs her favorite tune! Come visit her at the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter.

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.