Fate, TX (May 16, 2025) – Now that we’ve reached mid-May in the 89th Legislative Session, the Municipal Utility District reform scoreboard speaks volumes: Municipal Utility District reform bills – 0, MUD lobbyists – 12. Despite support across Texas, the state legislature appears unwilling to stand up to the powerful network of lobbyists representing developers […]
Fate, TX (April 16, 2025) – The latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, a podcast launched in 2024 by Fate Mayor, David Billings and co-host Dave Martin, welcomed economic development director, Matt Wavering, and Chef Mike Shelley of Fate restaurant Red Dirt Social. As Fate Would Have It is available for streaming on Apple, […]
FATE, TX (January 6, 2023) – As part of the adopted Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan, City of Fate staff continue to foster relationships with school districts and the YMCA of Rockwall to enter into a shared use agreement allowing Fate families access to youth sports within the community. Therefore, the City of Fate is happy to […]
FATE, TX (May 24, 2022) Today is election day for Democratic and Republican primary run-offs. This election will choose the nominees for many state and county offices. These elections are important. In Rockwall County, we have two races that are extremely important to the future of our city – Rockwall County Judge and Rockwall County […]
FATE, TX (Dec. 30, 2021) Happy New Year! To be honest, it has been quite a year, again. However, my heart is full of gratitude, humility, and I feel blessed. We are blessed to live in such a great city. We are blessed to have city team members who continually demonstrate an esprit de corp […]
FATE, TX (May 11, 2021) Yesterday marked the official start of the fiscal year 2022 City of Fate budget season. We will be holding budget workshops and townhall meetings to get feedback from citizens and various stakeholders. One of the challenges in developing this year’s budget is the 87th legislative session in Austin. I recently spent […]
FATE, TX – February 20, 2021 – Dear City of Fate team members, I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! Our city faced another serious challenge, which impacted thousands of fellow Texans, and each of you stepped-up to the challenge. You responded to every situation with grace and humility. In a world where […]
FATE, TX – February 12, 2021 – I want to provide an update on the City of Fate Mayoral race. As Mayor Pro Tem, I assumed the duties and responsibilities of Mayor, after former Mayor Burger’s resignation. As I have discussed, the City of Fate is a Home Rule City. This means we have a […]
FATE, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Our city has experienced tremendous growth in the past 3 years. The Mayor and City Council have focused on keeping our roads safe, creating sustainable commercial development, creating rational property taxes, and growing our Fire and Police teams to keep our families safe. We have also faced unprecedented […]
FATE, TX – Jan. 7, 2021 – At the Monday, January 4, 2021, Fate City Council Meeting, Mayor Joe Burger resigned his seat on the Council due to health concerns. Mayor Pro Tem David Billings will assume the duties of the Mayor until the May election. Mayor Burger said, “I’d like to thank everyone for […]