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'''Sunnyvale''' is a rural, sparsely populated town in [[Dallas County, Texas]], United States. It is the easternmost city completely within Dallas County. The population was 5,130 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]].<ref>http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table</ref>
'''Sunnyvale''' is a town in [[Dallas County, Texas]], United States. It is the easternmost city completely within Dallas County. The population was 7,893 in 2020.<ref name=":0" /> The town had a median household income in 2020 of $137,656.<ref name="census.gov">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Sunnyvale town, Texas |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sunnyvaletowntexas/PST045222 |access-date=June 29, 2023 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==

{{Refimprove section|date=November 2009}}
The town now called Sunnyvale was inhabited by various [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] [[tribe (Native American)|tribe]]s in the years before the European conquest of the Americas. It became under the rule of [[Spain]] in the 18th century, very close to the boundary of Spanish and [[France|French]] territory (although this boundary was carried upward a bit in 1819; see [[Adams-Onís Treaty]].) During this time, the area was relatively underdeveloped. However, some settlers migrated to [[Texas]] and would eventually settle in Sunnyvale. In 1821, the town became a possession of [[Mexico]] when Mexico received its independence from Spain. After the [[Texas Revolution]], the area once again changed hands, under the [[Republic of Texas]]. This is when the town started to develop. During this time, settlers migrated to present-day Sunnyvale, naming the hamlet they founded [[Long Creek, Texas|Long Creek]].[https://web.archive.org/web/20060206091128/http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/history.htm 1]. In 1845 [[Texas]] became a United States state. More settlers migrated to the area. In the 1860s, the town was briefly part of the [[Confederate States of America]]. As more people arrived, eventually three new towns sprang up in the area: [[New Hope, Texas (Sunnyvale)|New Hope]], [[Tripp, Texas|Tripp]], and [[Hatterville, Texas|Hatterville]]. New Hope was the most prosperous of these. It had many shops and stores, a fair called Gala Days, and a newspaper, the New Hope News. It was neighboring [[Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite]]'s biggest rival. This all ended in 1921, when a storm blew the town away [https://web.archive.org/web/20060206091128/http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/history.htm 2]. Many buildings were damaged and the prosperous days were over. From this year on to the 1950s, the four towns had no new developments, remaining stagnant.
The area now occupied by Sunnyvale was inhabited by various [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] [[tribe (Native American)|tribe]]s in the years before the European conquest of the Americas. It came under the rule of [[Spain]] in the 18th century, very close to the boundary of Spanish and [[France|French]] territory (although this boundary was carried upward a bit in 1819; see [[Adams-Onís Treaty]]). During this time, the area was relatively underdeveloped. However, some settlers migrated to [[Texas]] and would eventually settle in Sunnyvale.
In 1821, the area became a possession of [[Mexico]] when Mexico received its independence from Spain. After the [[Texas Revolution]], the area once again changed hands, under the [[Republic of Texas]]. This is when the town started to develop. During this time, settlers migrated to present-day Sunnyvale, naming the hamlet they founded [[Long Creek, Texas|Long Creek]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2006 |title=Sunnyvale, texas - History |url=http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/history.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060206091128/http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/history.htm |archive-date=February 6, 2006 |access-date=October 1, 2022 }}</ref> In 1845 [[Texas]] became a [[U.S. state]].
As more people arrived, eventually three new hamlets sprang up in the area: [[New Hope, Texas (Sunnyvale)|New Hope]], [[Tripp, Texas|Tripp]], and [[Hatterville, Texas|Hatterville]]. New Hope was the most prosperous of these. It had many shops and stores, a fair called Gala Days, and a newspaper, the New Hope News. It was neighboring [[Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite]]'s biggest rival. This all ended in 1921, when a storm blew the town away.<ref name=":1" /> Many buildings were damaged and the prosperous days were over. From this year on to the 1950s, the four towns had no new developments, remaining stagnant.

In the year 1953, the hamlets of [[Hatterville, Texas|Hatterville]], [[New Hope, Texas|New Hope]], [[Long Creek, Texas|Long Creek]], and [[Tripp, Texas|Tripp]] merged under the name Sunnyvale. The name was chosen in a contest from a local school. Today, there are many reminders of Sunnyvale's rich history, like the old New Hope School; the Tripp First Baptist Church, built in 1882; and many antique houses. The Long Creek Cemetery in southern Sunnyvale is over 150 years old, and the first recorded burial there is that of Leona Crownover Caldwell, dated October 2, 1855. There are also veterans from most major American wars, including the [[War of 1812]], the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] (both Union and [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] veterans), the [[World Wars]], and others. Some of the oldest burials in the cemetery include James Truss and Priscilla Dulaney Truss, both born in 1799 [http://www.longcreekcemetery.com/19.html 2]{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}.
In the year 1953, the hamlets of [[Hatterville, Texas|Hatterville]], [[New Hope, Texas|New Hope]], [[Long Creek, Texas|Long Creek]], and [[Tripp, Texas|Tripp]] merged under the name Sunnyvale. The name was chosen in a contest from a local school. Since, there are many reminders of Sunnyvale's rich history, like the old New Hope School; the Tripp First Baptist Church, built in 1882; and many antique houses. The Long Creek Cemetery in southern Sunnyvale is over 150 years old, and the first recorded burial there is that of Leona Crownover Caldwell, dated October 2, 1855. The city incorporation in 1953 allowed only single-family houses on {{convert|1|acre||adj=mid| lots}}.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Korosec |first=Thomas |date=2012-02-22 |title=Sunnyvale: The Whitest Town in North Texas |url=https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2012/march/sunnyvale-the-whitest-town-in-north-texas/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |magazine=D Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
On December 26, 2015 the town was struck by an EF-4 tornado causing extensive damage to the Plantation RV park, the tornado then grew and moved northeast into Garland and Rowlett killing 12 people and injuring dozens.

On December 26, 2015, the town was struck by an [[2015 Garland tornado|EF-4 tornado causing extensive damage]] to the Plantation RV park, the tornado then grew and moved northeast into Garland and Rowlett killing 12 people and injuring many.

On June 5, 2023, Sunnyvale made national headlines after story broke of a mass shooting incident.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Object |first=object |date=June 5, 2023 |title=Sunnyvale, Texas: Police search for suspects after shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured, including children |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/05/us/sunnyvale-texas-shooting/index.html |access-date=June 29, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=3 children remain hospitalized following shooting in Texas suburb: Police |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/3-children-remain-hospitalized-shooting-texas-suburb-police/story?id=99838062 |access-date=June 29, 2023 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2023 |title=Neighbor describes witnessing deadly Sunnyvale shooting - CBS Texas |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/neighbor-describes-witnessing-deadly-sunnyvale-shooting/ |access-date=June 29, 2023 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> According to Sunnyvale Police, a family of five were shot. A woman was killed and four children were injured.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff • • |first=NBCDFW |date=June 5, 2023 |title=Woman killed, man and 3 kids injured when gunman opens fire on a car in Sunnyvale |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/shooter-opens-fire-on-parked-car-with-children-inside-in-sunnyvale/3270612/ |access-date=June 29, 2023 |website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Sunnyvale is located at {{Coord|32|48|13|N|96|34|11|W|type:city}} (32.803646, -96.569654).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|16.8|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
Sunnyvale is located at {{Coord|32|48|13|N|96|34|11|W|type:city}} (32.803646, –96.569654).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|16.8|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1960= 969
| 1960 = 969
|1970= 995
| 1970 = 995
|1980= 1404
| 1980 = 1404
|1990= 2228
| 1990 = 2228
|2000= 2693
| 2000 = 2693
|2010= 5130
| 2010 = 5130
| 2020 = 7893
|estyear=2016
| estyear = 2019
|estimate=6194
| estimate =
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
| estref =
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 5,130 people, 891 households, and 775 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 160.8 people per square mile (62.1/km²). There were 928 housing units at an average density of 55.4 per square mile (21.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 68.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 20.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.9% [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.7% of the population.


{| class="wikitable"
There were 891 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.27.
|+'''Sunnyvale racial composition as of 2020'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4871156&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|3,897
|49.37%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|801
|10.15%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|27
|0.34%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|2,012
|25.49%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|9
|0.11%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|48
|0.61%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|248
|3.14%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|851
|10.78%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''7,893'''
|
|}
Sunnyvale had a population of 969 in 1960, only to increase to 5,130 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].<ref name="GR2" /> In 2020, its population increased by 53.9% to 7,893 residents.


Once an overwhelmingly [[Non-Hispanic whites|non-Hispanic white]] community,<ref name="Korosecwhitest" /> the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]] determined 49.37% of the population were non-Hispanic white; this reflected nationwide and statewide demographic trends of diversification prominent in the beginning of the 21st century.<ref>{{Cite web |last4=Essig |first1=Alexa |last1=Ura |first2=Jason |last2=Kao |first3=Carla |last3=Astudillo |first4=Chris |date=August 12, 2021 |title=People of color make up 95% of Texas' population growth, and cities and suburbs are booming, 2020 census shows |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/12/texas-2020-census/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=The Texas Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Frey |first=William H. |date=July 1, 2020 |title=The nation is diversifying even faster than predicted, according to new census data |url=https://www.brookings.edu/research/new-census-data-shows-the-nation-is-diversifying-even-faster-than-predicted/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=Brookings |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Asian Americans]] increased to 25.49% of the population, and [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latinos]] of any race were 10.78%; [[African Americans|Black and African Americans]] grew to 10.15% of the local population, followed by multiracial Americans at 3.14%. [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indians and Alaska Natives]] were 0.34% of the population; some other race 0.61%; and Pacific Islanders made up 0.11%.
In the town, the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $86,952, and the median income for a family was $98,999. Males had a median income of $63,750 versus $37,297 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $38,910. About 2.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Government and infrastructure==
==Government and infrastructure==
The town council includes four members and the mayor.<ref name="Towncouncil">"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?NID=137 Town Council]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref> As of May 2011, Jim Phaup is the mayor of Sunnyvale.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=59 Mayor]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref> As of the same year the council members are Mayor Pro-Tem Karen Hill, Paula Yates, Pat Wiley, Ronnie Henderson, and Saji George.<ref name="Towncouncil"/>
The town council includes six members and the mayor.<ref name="Towncouncil">"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?NID=137 Town Council]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref> As of September 2020, Saji George is the mayor of Sunnyvale.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=59 Mayor]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on September 24, 2019.</ref> As of the same year the council members are Ryan Finch, Kevin Clark, Manu Danny, Mark Eldridge, Larry Allen, and Jonathan Freeman.<ref name="Towncouncil"/>


In 2000 a U.S. district court ruled that Sunnyvale had enacted planning and zoning practices that were in place to exclude the development of apartments and small single family lots. Sunnyvale and the Inclusive Communities Project (ICP) entered into an agreement in which Sunnyvale was given three years to identify 70 housing units favorable for purchase or rent by low income individuals and families. Since 2008, three developers have considered low income developments in Sunnyvale, but no applications have been filed with the Town. ICP filed a lawsuit against Sunnyvale in 2009, seeking the development of low income units at a site in Sunnyvale. Sunnyvale's government responded, saying that it had taken appropriate steps to approve the creation of low income housing. As of 2009 Sunnyvale has no [[Section 8 (housing)|Section 8]] residents and no apartment units.<ref>Leszcyinski, Ray. "[http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/102809dnmetsunnysuit.3e17611.html Sunnyvale defends efforts on low-income housing]." ''[[The Dallas Morning News]]''. Wednesday October 28, 2009. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref>
In 2000 a U.S. district court ruled that Sunnyvale had enacted planning and zoning practices that were in place to exclude the development of apartments and small single family lots. Sunnyvale and the Inclusive Communities Project (ICP) entered into an agreement in which Sunnyvale was given three years to identify 70 housing units favorable for purchase or rent by low income individuals and families. Since 2008, three developers have considered low income developments in Sunnyvale, but no applications have been filed with the Town. ICP filed a lawsuit against Sunnyvale in 2009, seeking the development of low income units at a site in Sunnyvale. Sunnyvale's government responded, saying that it had taken appropriate steps to approve the creation of low income housing.


“The Town of Sunnyvale received an order from Honorable Judge Reed O’Connor regarding the Dews vs Town of Sunnyvale case, finding the Town in contempt of court for its failure to implement the Settlement Stipulation in the case by April 15, 2008. The Town has reviewed, and understands Judge O’Connor’s order, yet is clearly disappointed in the ruling, because the Town believes that it did all that was possible to comply with the settlement under the circumstances. But Judge Reed O'Connor found the Town guilty of contempt of court and the town has to July 15, 2011 to comply and make available 70 low income units that qualifies for section 8 vouchers.<ref name="contemptruling">"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org//civicalerts.aspx Press Release of March 23, 2010]." Town of Sunnyvale.
"The Town of Sunnyvale received an order from Honorable Judge Reed O'Connor regarding the Dews vs Town of Sunnyvale case, finding the Town in contempt of court for its failure to implement the Settlement Stipulation in the case by April 15, 2008. The Town has reviewed, and understands Judge O'Connor's order, yet is clearly disappointed in the ruling, because the Town believes that it did all that was possible to comply with the settlement under the circumstances. But Judge Reed O'Connor found the Town guilty of contempt of court and the town has to July 15, 2011, to comply and make available 70 low income units that qualifies for section 8 vouchers.<ref name="contemptruling">"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org//civicalerts.aspx Press Release of March 23, 2010]." Town of Sunnyvale.


Following this decision, the town council has decided to allow low-income housing off of Planers road. However, in October 2013, no such apartments have been completed.</ref>
Following this decision, the town council has decided to allow low-income housing off of Planers road. However, in October 2013, no such apartments have been completed.</ref>


In October 2019, the Sunnyvale Police Department was established and began the start-up phase of standing up a new Police Department. The Town was contracted with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office for many years, and they continued to provide law enforcement services to the Town of Sunnyvale through October 2020, when Sunnyvale Police Department took over operations.
Law enforcement services are provided under contract by the [[Dallas County Sheriff's Department]]


Sunnyvale is in [[Texas House of Representatives|Texas State House]] District 113, represented by the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Cindy Burkett]], a Sunnyvale resident who formerly resided in her native [[Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite]].
Sunnyvale is in [[Texas House of Representatives|Texas State House]] District 112, represented by Republican Angie Chen Button. Sunnyvale is in Texas Senate District 2, represented by Republican Senator Bob Hall.


==Education==
==Education==
[[Sunnyvale Independent School District]] takes students in Sunnyvale who are in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=68 Education]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref> The Elementary school was remodeled in 2012, when the former elementary school was transformed into the now, administrative building that where new students are sent to sign up, verify their address, and get the initial "yes," that they can attend school in Sunnyvale ISD. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Herriage |first1=Jennifer |title=Sunnyvale ISD |url=http://jenniferherriage.com/area-schools/sunnyvale-isd/ |website=Jennifer Herriage |publisher=Jennifer Herriage |accessdate=26 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web}}</ref>
[[Sunnyvale Independent School District]] takes students in Sunnyvale who are in grades pre-kindergarten through 12.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=68 Education]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref> [[Sunnyvale High School (Texas)|Sunnyvale High School]]'s facility opened in 2009.<ref name=Korosecwhitest>{{cite web|author=Korosec, Thomas|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2012/march/sunnyvale-the-whitest-town-in-north-texas/|title=Sunnyvale: The Whitest Town in North Texas|work=[[D Magazine]]|date=March 2012|accessdate=October 30, 2019}}</ref>

Prior to fall 2007,{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} Sunnyvale did not operate a high school; for high school Sunnyvale's students were zoned to the [[Mesquite Independent School District]] (MISD), attending [[North Mesquite High School]].<ref name=Korosecwhitest/>


Sunnyvale has a public library, located on Tower Place in the northwestern portion of the city.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=193 Library > Contact Information]." City of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref>
Sunnyvale has a public library, located on Tower Place in the northwestern portion of the city.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=193 Library > Contact Information]." City of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref>

All of Dallas County (Sunnyvale included) is in the service area of [[Dallas College]] (formerly Dallas County Community College).<ref name=CommCollareas>[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm Texas Education Code: Sec. 130.176. DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.]</ref>


==Parks and recreation==
==Parks and recreation==
Sunnyvale is along [[Lake Ray Hubbard]], which has recreational activities for Sunnyvale residents.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=66 Recreation]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref>
Sunnyvale is along [[Lake Ray Hubbard]], which has recreational activities for Sunnyvale residents.<ref>"[http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=66 Recreation]." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.</ref>


There are also four parks in the city: Jobson Park, Town Center Park, Samuell Farm North, and Robert Vineyard Park.<ref>http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=109</ref>
There are also four parks in the city: Jobson Park, Town Center Park, Samuell Farm North, and Robert Vineyard Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/index.aspx?nid=109|title = Parks & Recreation &#124; Town of Sunnyvale, TX - Official Website}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/ Sunnyvale official website]
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Sunnyvale, Texas
Town
Flag of Sunnyvale, Texas
Flag
Location within Dallas County and the state of Texas
Location within Dallas County and the state of Texas
Coordinates: 32°48′13″N 96°34′11″W / 32.80361°N 96.56972°W / 32.80361; -96.56972
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDallas
Government
 • MayorSaji George
Area
[1]
 • Total
16.79 sq mi (43.49 km2)
 • Land16.52 sq mi (42.78 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
Elevation
486 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,893
 • Density414.1/sq mi (159.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75182
Area code(s)214, 469, 945, 972
FIPS code48-71156[2]
GNIS feature ID1348079[3]
Websitehttp://www.townofsunnyvale.org/

Sunnyvale is a town in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is the easternmost city completely within Dallas County. The population was 7,893 in 2020.[4] The town had a median household income in 2020 of $137,656.[5]

History

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The area now occupied by Sunnyvale was inhabited by various Native American tribes in the years before the European conquest of the Americas. It came under the rule of Spain in the 18th century, very close to the boundary of Spanish and French territory (although this boundary was carried upward a bit in 1819; see Adams-Onís Treaty). During this time, the area was relatively underdeveloped. However, some settlers migrated to Texas and would eventually settle in Sunnyvale.

In 1821, the area became a possession of Mexico when Mexico received its independence from Spain. After the Texas Revolution, the area once again changed hands, under the Republic of Texas. This is when the town started to develop. During this time, settlers migrated to present-day Sunnyvale, naming the hamlet they founded Long Creek.[6] In 1845 Texas became a U.S. state.

As more people arrived, eventually three new hamlets sprang up in the area: New Hope, Tripp, and Hatterville. New Hope was the most prosperous of these. It had many shops and stores, a fair called Gala Days, and a newspaper, the New Hope News. It was neighboring Mesquite's biggest rival. This all ended in 1921, when a storm blew the town away.[6] Many buildings were damaged and the prosperous days were over. From this year on to the 1950s, the four towns had no new developments, remaining stagnant.

In the year 1953, the hamlets of Hatterville, New Hope, Long Creek, and Tripp merged under the name Sunnyvale. The name was chosen in a contest from a local school. Since, there are many reminders of Sunnyvale's rich history, like the old New Hope School; the Tripp First Baptist Church, built in 1882; and many antique houses. The Long Creek Cemetery in southern Sunnyvale is over 150 years old, and the first recorded burial there is that of Leona Crownover Caldwell, dated October 2, 1855. The city incorporation in 1953 allowed only single-family houses on 1-acre lots (0.40 ha).[7]

On December 26, 2015, the town was struck by an EF-4 tornado causing extensive damage to the Plantation RV park, the tornado then grew and moved northeast into Garland and Rowlett killing 12 people and injuring many.

On June 5, 2023, Sunnyvale made national headlines after story broke of a mass shooting incident.[8][9][10] According to Sunnyvale Police, a family of five were shot. A woman was killed and four children were injured.[11]

Geography

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Sunnyvale is located at 32°48′13″N 96°34′11″W / 32.80361°N 96.56972°W / 32.80361; -96.56972 (32.803646, –96.569654).[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.8 square miles (44 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960969—
19709952.7%
19801,40441.1%
19902,22858.7%
20002,69320.9%
20105,13090.5%
20207,89353.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
Sunnyvale racial composition as of 2020[4]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 3,897 49.37%
Black or African American (NH) 801 10.15%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 27 0.34%
Asian (NH) 2,012 25.49%
Pacific Islander (NH) 9 0.11%
Some Other Race (NH) 48 0.61%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 248 3.14%
Hispanic or Latino 851 10.78%
Total 7,893

Sunnyvale had a population of 969 in 1960, only to increase to 5,130 at the 2010 census.[2] In 2020, its population increased by 53.9% to 7,893 residents.

Once an overwhelmingly non-Hispanic white community,[16] the 2020 U.S. census determined 49.37% of the population were non-Hispanic white; this reflected nationwide and statewide demographic trends of diversification prominent in the beginning of the 21st century.[17][18] Asian Americans increased to 25.49% of the population, and Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 10.78%; Black and African Americans grew to 10.15% of the local population, followed by multiracial Americans at 3.14%. American Indians and Alaska Natives were 0.34% of the population; some other race 0.61%; and Pacific Islanders made up 0.11%.

Government and infrastructure

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The town council includes six members and the mayor.[19] As of September 2020, Saji George is the mayor of Sunnyvale.[20] As of the same year the council members are Ryan Finch, Kevin Clark, Manu Danny, Mark Eldridge, Larry Allen, and Jonathan Freeman.[19]

In 2000 a U.S. district court ruled that Sunnyvale had enacted planning and zoning practices that were in place to exclude the development of apartments and small single family lots. Sunnyvale and the Inclusive Communities Project (ICP) entered into an agreement in which Sunnyvale was given three years to identify 70 housing units favorable for purchase or rent by low income individuals and families. Since 2008, three developers have considered low income developments in Sunnyvale, but no applications have been filed with the Town. ICP filed a lawsuit against Sunnyvale in 2009, seeking the development of low income units at a site in Sunnyvale. Sunnyvale's government responded, saying that it had taken appropriate steps to approve the creation of low income housing.

"The Town of Sunnyvale received an order from Honorable Judge Reed O'Connor regarding the Dews vs Town of Sunnyvale case, finding the Town in contempt of court for its failure to implement the Settlement Stipulation in the case by April 15, 2008. The Town has reviewed, and understands Judge O'Connor's order, yet is clearly disappointed in the ruling, because the Town believes that it did all that was possible to comply with the settlement under the circumstances. But Judge Reed O'Connor found the Town guilty of contempt of court and the town has to July 15, 2011, to comply and make available 70 low income units that qualifies for section 8 vouchers.[21]

In October 2019, the Sunnyvale Police Department was established and began the start-up phase of standing up a new Police Department. The Town was contracted with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office for many years, and they continued to provide law enforcement services to the Town of Sunnyvale through October 2020, when Sunnyvale Police Department took over operations.

Sunnyvale is in Texas State House District 112, represented by Republican Angie Chen Button. Sunnyvale is in Texas Senate District 2, represented by Republican Senator Bob Hall.

Education

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Sunnyvale Independent School District takes students in Sunnyvale who are in grades pre-kindergarten through 12.[22] Sunnyvale High School's facility opened in 2009.[16]

Prior to fall 2007,[citation needed] Sunnyvale did not operate a high school; for high school Sunnyvale's students were zoned to the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD), attending North Mesquite High School.[16]

Sunnyvale has a public library, located on Tower Place in the northwestern portion of the city.[23]

All of Dallas County (Sunnyvale included) is in the service area of Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College).[24]

Parks and recreation

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Sunnyvale is along Lake Ray Hubbard, which has recreational activities for Sunnyvale residents.[25]

There are also four parks in the city: Jobson Park, Town Center Park, Samuell Farm North, and Robert Vineyard Park.[26]

Notes

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  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Sunnyvale town, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Sunnyvale, texas - History". February 6, 2006. Archived from the original on February 6, 2006. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  7. ^ Korosec, Thomas (February 22, 2012). "Sunnyvale: The Whitest Town in North Texas". D Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Object, object (June 5, 2023). "Sunnyvale, Texas: Police search for suspects after shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured, including children". CNN. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "3 children remain hospitalized following shooting in Texas suburb: Police". ABC News. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Neighbor describes witnessing deadly Sunnyvale shooting - CBS Texas". www.cbsnews.com. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Staff • •, NBCDFW (June 5, 2023). "Woman killed, man and 3 kids injured when gunman opens fire on a car in Sunnyvale". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  12. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  15. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  16. ^ a b c Korosec, Thomas (March 2012). "Sunnyvale: The Whitest Town in North Texas". D Magazine. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  17. ^ Ura, Alexa; Kao, Jason; Astudillo, Carla; Essig, Chris (August 12, 2021). "People of color make up 95% of Texas' population growth, and cities and suburbs are booming, 2020 census shows". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  18. ^ Frey, William H. (July 1, 2020). "The nation is diversifying even faster than predicted, according to new census data". Brookings. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Town Council." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.
  20. ^ "Mayor." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on September 24, 2019.
  21. ^ "Press Release of March 23, 2010." Town of Sunnyvale. Following this decision, the town council has decided to allow low-income housing off of Planers road. However, in October 2013, no such apartments have been completed.
  22. ^ "Education." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.
  23. ^ "Library > Contact Information." City of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.
  24. ^ Texas Education Code: Sec. 130.176. DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
  25. ^ "Recreation." Town of Sunnyvale. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.
  26. ^ "Parks & Recreation | Town of Sunnyvale, TX - Official Website".
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