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Story Time at the Library

Town of Sunnyvale 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Doris Padgett Public Library 402 Tower Place Sunnyvale, TX 75182

State senator defends campaign donations amid push to legalize gambling in Texas

CBS DFW News 4/11 1:27A Marvin Hurst

A state senator is defending campaign donations he's received, saying it isn't connected to his push to legalize gambling in Texas. State Sen. Nathan Johnson clarified that the two campaign donations he received from a Political Action Committee...

New drone delivery service takes off in Mesquite on Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/8 6:26A Diana Zoga

As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter months across North Texas. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SNAKES Snakes are...

Monthly Tests for Sunnyvale’s Outdoor Warning System

Town of Sunnyvale Newsflash 3/26 6:57A

The Town of Sunnyvale tests its outdoor warning siren system at noon on the first Wednesday of each month if weather conditions are favorable.

Town’s 2023 Annual Report Earns International Award

Town of Sunnyvale Newsflash 3/26 6:55A

The Town of Sunnyvale’s 2023 Annual Report has earned a Platinum Award from the AVA Digital Awards competition.

Dallas nonprofit pushes for bills supporting youth in crisis as legislative deadline nears

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/25 3:44A Alanna Quillen

With just over two months left in the Texas legislative session, lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at improving mental health and substance use treatment for youth. The urgency comes as Dallas County sees a staggering 343% increase in...

Sunnyvale Shines Trash Off Set for April 5

Town of Sunnyvale Newsflash 3/19 6:25A

The Town gives you an opportunity to jump start your spring cleaning with the annual Trash Off event.

Town's Building Official Earns Prestigious Designation

Town of Sunnyvale Newsflash 3/19 6:24A

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Volunteers Needed

Town of Sunnyvale Newsflash 3/17 5:54A

Are you interested in serving your community...

ECI Academy Charter School open enrollment for K-6th grade

Blue Ribbon News 3/14 4:41A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (March 14, 2025) ECI Academy is a Texas Education Agency Charter School proudly serving families at our locations in Rowlett and Sunnyvale. Our school is committed to providing an exceptional education in a supportive and engaging...

One dead after plane crashes departing Mesquite Metro Airport, officials say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/13 6:51A NBCDFW Staff

One person is believed to have died after a plane crashed shortly after taking off from Mesquite Metro Airport Thursday morning, officials say. According to the FAA, a Cessna Citation jet took off at about 7:40 a.m. with only a pilot on board....

Small plane crashes in Mesquite, killing 1 person

CBS DFW News 3/13 4:07A Julia Falcon

A small plane crashed Thursday morning in Mesquite, killing one person, according to Mesquite Fire Department. Mesquite police and fire responded to the crash, located in the area of East Cartwright Road and Lawson Road. Officials said it was in...

Dallas man arrested for murder in suspected road rage shooting in Mesquite

CBS DFW News 3/7 10:46A Doug Myers

A motorist in North Texas has been arrested and charged with murder following a suspected road rage shooting, according to Mesquite police. Rodrick Hanson, 50, of Dallas Mesquite Police Department...

Suburb fights to keep Macy's mall store open

Dallas Business Journal 3/6 9:44A Plamedie Ifasso

Macy's is closing dozens of stores nationwide. Business and government leaders in Mesquite don't want to see that happen at this major mall, so they're proactively offering incentives.