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 […]
FATE, TX (July 24, 2025) — The City of Fate invites the public to celebrate the grand reopening of its newly improved downtown breezeway during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 PM. The event will feature live music by The Ride and drink specials from Beer Me, located adjacent to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]