Rockwall High School Interact Club officers, and sponsor, Cheri Whitelock, present a Year in Review. Rockwall, TX (May 6, 2025) – Last week, the Rockwall Rotary Club saw the Rotary mission of Service Above Self well represented in the youth of Rockwall County. Rockwall High School’s Interact Club presented their Year in Review. Taking on […]
FATE, TX – April 21, 2025 – Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery is thrilled to announce the seasonal opening of its Honesty Farmstand, welcoming the Rockwall County community to enjoy farm-fresh, sustainable, and non-GMO products. Located at 103 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Fate, TX 75189, the farmstand is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from spring […]
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 (April 15, 2025) – As I sit through many committee hearings, I recently heard a State Representative on the Texas Land & Resource Committee say, “Government is incredibly slow, and private industry is generally faster.” Why does that quote matter? Great question. Now that we’ve reached mid-April in the 89th Legislative Session, it’s […]
Fate, TX – [April 14, 2025] – The City of Fate has amended a key development agreement with Lafayette Crossing developers and entered into a new agreement to reimburse public infrastructure (utilizing economic incentives) as part of “Project Cactus,” a major commercial project that will transform approximately 80 acres of land into a vibrant retail destination. […]
Fate, TX (March 14, 2025) – Yesterday, testifying at the state capitol was frustrating, to say the least. I understand that some in our community believe state preemption of local decision-making is a good thing. That is your First Amendment right, but it’s not how I believe local government should function. A key discussion in […]
The design for the new police station will be awarded at the April City Council meeting. Fate, TX (March 12, 2025) – The City of Fate is enhancing its emergency response capabilities with the purchase of a new 107’ aerial ladder truck, a critical addition to the Department of Public Safety’s fleet. This investment made possible […]
FATE, TX (March 9, 2025) — Brett Bushnell, a lifelong Texan and conservative, Fate resident, and attorney, has officially announced his candidacy for Fate City Council. A graduate of Texas A&M Law School with a focus on financial markets regulation, Brett practices corporate law and brings a strong background in finance and law to his […]
Fate, TX (March 5, 2025) – I have been in accomplish and purge mode since January. I hope the urge is over soon, because I am tired. Stuff has been flying around this house, bags filled for donating, closets reorganized. The pantry had been driving me nuts and had evaded conquering. It happened on a […]
AUSTIN (February 21, 2025) – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Fate will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on February 24. “Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the Texas Music Office […]