Sweeny is a small town in the most western part of the city. The city's motto is, "A city with pride".
The children attend the local schools, Sweeny Elementary, Jr. High and High School. The mascot is the bulldog. The school boundaries are large and consist of Sweeny and the outlying communities of Churchill, Rivers End, and Shady Acres.
There is a local hospital in town, and several restaurants, a grocery store, and several locally owned businesses. The town is also home to ConocoPhillips, a major employer in the area.