NewsFlash
Town of Sunnyvale - Dec. 10, 2022
*The Library will open at 1 p.m. on Dec. 14 due to this event.
Movies in the Moonlight - happening next Friday, Dec. 16!
The Town's very first premiere of Movies in the Moonlight will be held next Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the SISD parking lot - 222 N. Collins Rd. Admission is FREE!
We will be showing a double feature - A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Grinch - drive in style!
Miscellaneous information:
33’ screen. Christmas music before and after both features. Enjoy both movies from the warmth and comfort of your own vehicle by tuning into the assigned radio station for the drive-in theater feel.
Parking:
There will be designated parking spaces available on a first come first serve basis.
Refreshments:
Popcorn, candy, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
We hope to see you and your family next Friday!
Atmos Energy performing routine maintenance Dec. 12 - 16
Press Release from Atmos Energy:
Atmos Energy will perform routine maintenance resulting in the safe removal of natural gas beginning on Monday, Dec. 12, through Friday, Dec. 16, from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the area of East Scyene Road and Lawson Road in Sunnyvale. Atmos Energy remains focused on its vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, and this system modernization work demonstrates a continued investment in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, and our communities.
Atmos Energy is committed to protecting and preserving the environment, and this procedure is a necessary, safe, and standard industry practice used to extract natural gas from an isolated section of pipeline. Residents in the area may hear a noise and the scent of mercaptan, a harmless odorant that gives natural gas its “rotten egg” smell, may be present during the operation.
Atmos Energy customers will not experience any service interruption while the work is being performed, and city staff, public officials, 911 operators, and emergency responders have been advised.
Sunnyvale Garden Club donates statue to Doris Padgett Public Library
The Sunnyvale Garden Club held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for a statue donated to the Doris Padgett Public Library in memory of Doris Padgett. Approximately 25 members attended as well as Town Manager Jeff Jones, Library Director Matthew Kolman, and long-time Library employee Renee McGee.
Doris was an active member of the Sunnyvale Garden Club, organized with her help on April 27, 1960. She served as the Garden Club President from 1975-1977 and held almost all of the officer positions. Doris was honored as a Life Time Member of the Club.
Doris began her community work as a Utility Billing Clerk in Sunnyvale. She then became Town Secretary and Tax Assessor for many years. When the Town of Sunnyvale was formed, she was asked to be the Town Manager until someone could be hired.
Her Library career began back when Sunnyvale Garden Club member and Dallas County Librarian Bess Ann Motley decided that small towns such as Sunnyvale, Mesquite, Balch Springs, and others needed their own Library systems. In 1965, the Sunnyvale Garden Club members petitioned the Town for approval of a Town Library. Once approved, Sunnyvale could not find anyone to be the Library Director, so Doris volunteered for the job. The Library officially opened on June 1, 1965, and Doris served as Librarian for 50 years. On Sept. 22, 2018, the Library was renamed in her honor and became the Doris Padgett Public Library.
May Doris Padgett be long remembered for her many contributions to the Town of Sunnyvale.
Thank you to Garden Club President Nancy Keim for contributing to this article.
Chamber of Commerce hosts annual awards luncheon
The Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Several Town employees within various departments were recognized as recipients of Chamber awards.
The Outstanding Service award was presented to Parks Director John (JD) Douthit and the Town's Parks Department. These guys go above and beyond for the entire community every single day. They are a selfless group of men who are always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. Their hard work does not go unnoticed and we appreciate every single one of them for their service to our great Town.
The Public Servant of the Year award was presented to Sunnyvale Police Department's Sgt. B.J. Brumit. Sgt. Brumit has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and is a Master Peace Officer. He is currently a Patrol Supervisor, as well as the Police Department's firearms instructor and range master. He also oversees the LESO program, which allows the department to obtain law enforcement equipment from the state and federal government. Congratulations Sgt. Brumit!
The Firefighter of the Year award was presented to Sunnyvale Fire Rescue's Firefighter/EMT Mauro Hernandez. Hernandez has been with the Town for seven years, starting as a volunteer, then working his way up to part-time, then full-time. Prior to Sunnyvale, Mauro spent time in Mexico as a Firefighter/Medic. Congratulations Mauro!
Lastly, the Town was honored to choose Niki Anthony as the recipient of the Town Volunteer of the Year award (not pictured). Mrs. Anthony currently serves on the 4B Board and multiple other committees. We appreciate all of the time and dedication she gives to the Town. Congratulations to Niki!
Congratulations to our great employees and the community members and businesses who also received awards at this years' luncheon. Each and every recipient is very deserving of these awards, and the Town would like to thank the Chamber for taking the time to recognize them.
Outstanding Service Award
Public Servant of the Year
Firefighter of the Year
Letters to Santa
The following letters to Santa were received at the annual Christmas tree lighting last Friday, Dec. 2. Enjoy!
- "You are the best persen I want a oculus" - Mason
- "All I want for Christmas is orange Crocs please" - Rhyder R.
- "My main thing I want is a four wheeler" - Gus H.
- "I want VBucks 005000" - Michael
- "Barbie house, elf, I love you" - Rose
- "I wood like lagos. I also want hachimls toys and sqush melos" - Gordan T.
- "Yo Santa! I want airpack. Bye!" - Carter M.
- "I want nerf guns and gagets" - Micah M.
- "I want nerf guns for Christmas please" - Jonah
- "For cris mis I wunt: *sqshmellos *hachumls *umarikin girl doll stuf *ty toys" - Eden T.
- "This year I want for cristmas is a electric gocart and dog please" - Grant H.
- "I wish for peace and love for all my friends and family!" - Danny
- "I wunt a zrotrn (zeroturn)" - Slade
- "I have been a very kind girl this year. I would like for you to bring me a lot of barbies, balance bike - pink. Thats it Santa. Love, Sunni - Sunni
- "Can I have something small for Christmas? P.S. I Love You!" - Hannah
- "I hope you come to our house! I hope you bring presents to our house." - Clara
- "For Christmas I want a web shooter and a plushx and color gloves and a fox onesie - Ilxus
- "I want a my life travelier set" - Kayla
- "I want a watch that text a play games" - Victoria
- "Could you please get me a electric crane thank you- Dylan R.
- "I would like some Pokemon cards for Christmas. Thank you for coming to my house and bringing me a gift" - Alexi M.
- "I am so excited for Christmas this year I will have your cookies and milk and I will make sure to leave a carrot - Sydney P.
- "I would like -superhero costumes -remote control spiderman -red hulk costume. Thank you!" - Cash
- "I want these things: calvin and Hobbes books, barbie car, barbie helocoptar" - Keira
- "hello kitty shirt and a LOL doll and a doll house" - Kaitlyn R.
- "I want Rainbow high dolls and barbie house." - Madeline W.
- "I have been very good this year what i want for christmas is an iphone 14 pro max" - Dylan H.
- "I've been good this year, one thing I really really really want is a saxaphone with books. - Trevor H.
- "I want some Baseball things and Books" - Cade F.
- "What i want for christmas is stuffed animals, pokeman cards action figures. Bayblades" - Ethan M.
- "I hop you give me a hot wheel." - Russell H.
- "I want a snare drum and a toy spiderman like tom hollond whered and the faces its in rock roll" - Chandler
- "I i'm nice can I get a big hot-wheel set, and a big pokemon card and more pokemon cards" - Unable to read name
- "It was a pleasure to meet you today, what I want to build Jurrasic world lego sets, I really enjoy building and I hope you com to my house! Thank you, - Abel C.
- "I wud like a brbe house" - Grace L.
- "I LOVE ChRiSTMAS I WANT A GOLD TOY GUN FORNiTE" - David T.
- "I want lankybox please" - Sofia T.
- "All Rainbow High. Barbie" - Grace
- "Can you please get me a I phone 14" - Ben A.
- "Can I please get a laptop and a golden dragon - Noel C.
- "I want a cat. Scwooshumelo. Jacit" - Anna D.
Leftover Turkey Trot shirts for sale
The Town ordered extra Turkey Trot t-shirts to sell at the event scheduled for Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately, the Town had to cancel the Turkey Trot due to inclement weather, so the shirts were not sold.
If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, they are available at Town Hall. There are plenty of sizes left in both long sleeve and short sleeve shirts. All proceeds from t-shirt sales benefit the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter.
Short sleeve - $20
Long sleeve - $25
Cash and credit cards are accepted. If you would like to purchase one, visit Town Hall and ask for Public Relations and Event Coordinator Erica Wooldridge.
New mobile app available for download
The Town is excited to announce the launch of our brand new mobile app - mySunnyvale. This app has been in the works for a little over a year and is an upgrade from the previous app.
The app contains convenient features, allowing residents mobile access to:
- Make an online payment;
- Report a concern;
- Access agendas and minutes;
- View Town-related news and alerts; and so much more!
mySunnyvale is free and is available for iPhone and Android. Click the App Store or Google Play buttons below to download mySunnyvale!
Calendar of Events
Regular Town Council Meeting
Mon, Dec 12, 2022, 07:00 PM
4B EDC Board Meeting
Tue, Dec 13, 2022, 05:30 PM
Movies in the Moonlight
Fri, Dec 16, 2022, 06:00 PM
222 Collins Rd, Sunnyvale, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 226-7177
Address: 127 N. Collins Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Contact: publicrelations@townofsunnyvale.org