100 Years Young: Rockwall County resident celebrates major milestone

100 Years Young: Rockwall County resident celebrates major milestone

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2025) – Blue Ribbon News is honored to wish a very Happy 100th Birthday to Ruth Holt, a beloved resident at Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care (5250 Medical Drive in Rockwall), who turns 100 on July 11! Born in Fate, TX, Ruth is a proud lifelong Texan with a Master’s […]

City of Fate designated as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

City of Fate designated as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

FATE, TX (June 10, 2025) Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Fate has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster […]

Op-Ed from David Billings, former Mayor of Fate: Texas Legislature and the Erosion of Local Decision-Making – Part 7

Op-Ed from David Billings, former Mayor of Fate: Texas Legislature and the Erosion of Local Decision-Making – Part 7

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 […]

Rockwall High School Interact Club showcases a year of community service projects

Rockwall High School Interact Club showcases a year of community service projects

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 […]

Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery opens Honesty Farmstand for spring season in Fate

Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery opens Honesty Farmstand for spring season in Fate

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 […]

Podcast “As Fate Would Have It” discusses business development in Fate community

Podcast “As Fate Would Have It” discusses business development in Fate community

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, […]

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision-making – Part 6

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision-making – Part 6

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 […]

City of Fate announces infrastructure support for major retail development

City of Fate announces infrastructure support for major retail development

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. […]

Op-ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision-making – Part 4

Op-ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision-making – Part 4

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 […]

City of Fate invests in Department of Public Safety additions and improvements

City of Fate invests in Department of Public Safety additions and improvements

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 […]

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