FATE, TX (February 17, 2026) – The Fate City Council voted 6–0 to formally transition the City’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) into two standalone departments: a Police Department and a Fire Department. The change reflects the City’s continued growth and its commitment to strengthening public safety services for residents and businesses. As Fate continues […]
Fate, TX (February 11, 2026) – The City of Fate has temporarily closed a portion of Ben Payne Road between Hudson Road and SH 66 from February 3, 2026, through April 6, 2026 (pending any weather delays or unforeseen impacts), to complete a critical roadway alignment project designed to improve safety and traffic flow at […]
Fate, Texas (February 10, 2026) — The City of Fate is proud to announce the hiring of Emily Goodrum as its new Economic Development Director. Emily will officially begin her role on February 24. Emily brings extensive experience in downtown revitalization, retail development, public art, and placemaking. She most recently played a key role in the […]
FATE, TX (February 6, 2026) — The City of Fate is excited to announce the launch of its new community-wide Citizens Academy, set to begin this spring. Applications are now officially open and will close on Monday, February 16. Fate Citizen’s Academy is designed to give residents an inside look at how their local government operates. Participants […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – I pulled into my driveway recently just in time to see a man on my two-story rooftop, one who certainly didn’t belong there—my 73-year-old husband. Instead of shaking my head, I should have remembered that you can’t keep a good man down. One long-ago summer morning, I peered into […]
Fate, Tx (December 8, 2025) — The City of Fate is proud to announce that Kroger Marketplace will serve as the first major commercial anchor for Lafayette Crossing, the City’s highly anticipated 267-acre mixed-use development located at the northwest corner of I-30 and Memorial Parkway (FM 551). This marks a significant milestone in the growth […]
Fate, TX (November 24, 2025) — The City of Fate announces that Chief Lyle Lombard, who has served as the City’s Chief of the Department of Public Safety for the past 7.5 years, is no longer with the organization effective November 21, 2025. The City sincerely appreciates Chief Lombard’s years of service and his contributions […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19, 2025) It’s a pleasant September morning as I write to you, heralded by the rooster crowing at the appropriate sunrise hour today (sometimes he gets confused on timing.) The garden is amazing in its beauty, and I am thankful for the spectacular season we have had. Blooming is still abundant. […]
FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2025)– At the September 15, 2025, City Council meeting, the Fate City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget and adopted a new property tax rate of $0.290869 per $100 of assessed value. The Council voted 7–0 to approve the budget. The newly adopted tax rate represents a 12.2% increase from […]
Fate, TX (September 9, 2025) – The City of Fate is thrilled to announce the return of its signature community event, Celebrate Fate, happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM at Fate City Hall (1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, TX 75087). This year’s celebration is presented by Fate Roofing Group, continuing their strong partnership in […]