Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

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 […]

Open letter to City of Fate citizens from Mayor David Billings

Open letter to City of Fate citizens from Mayor David Billings

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 […]

Open letter to City of Fate residents from Mayor David Billings

Open letter to City of Fate residents from Mayor David Billings

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 […]

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor David Billings

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor David Billings

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 […]

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor-Elect David Billings

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor-Elect David Billings

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 […]

Open Letter to the citizens of Fate from former Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

Open Letter to the citizens of Fate from former Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

  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 Mayor Pro Tem David Billings announces candidacy for Mayor

Fate Mayor Pro Tem David Billings announces candidacy for Mayor

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 Mayor Joe Burger resigns, Mayor Pro Tem David Billings assumes duties

Fate Mayor Joe Burger resigns, Mayor Pro Tem David Billings assumes duties

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 […]

Open Letter to Citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

Open Letter to Citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

FATE, TX – Dec. 22, 2020 – Honestly, it is very hard to put this year into words.  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 that […]

Open letter to the citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

Open letter to the citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

FATE, TX – Nov. 3, 2020 – Today is election day. Where we, as a nation, state, and city, come together to elect our leaders. It is important to create a plan and vote today, if you have not voted already. Please take the time to vote the entire ballot. The State, County, Mayor, and […]