Governor Abbott announces Music Friendly Texas Community workshop in City of Fate

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 […]

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision-making – Part 2

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision-making – Part 2

Fate, TX (February 21, 2025) – Rockwall County Days: Making a Difference in Austin. Each year, the Rockwall County Chamber hosts Rockwall County Days at the Texas State Capitol, a vital opportunity for our elected officials, business leaders, and chamber leadership to engage directly with state lawmakers on issues affecting our communities.  This year was […]

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Real Conservative Governance – City of Fate

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Real Conservative Governance – City of Fate

Fate, TX (February 18, 2025) – On February 6, 2025, I signed the City of Fate DPS bond issuance ordinance, officially approving the issuance of the voter-approved bond to support our Department of Public Safety. First, let’s recap the facts. 62% of Fate voters approved the bond, demonstrating strong community support. The City of Fate […]

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision making – Part 1

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Texas Legislature and the erosion of local decision making – Part 1

Fate, TX (February 11, 2025) – Over the past several legislative sessions, the Texas Legislature has steadily chipped away at the ability of cities and counties to govern themselves. As we head into the 89th session, one of the most pressing issues remains the continued preemption of local decision-making – an intentional shift of power from […]

Fate Department of Public Safety makes arrest in child pornography case

Fate Department of Public Safety makes arrest in child pornography case

Fate, TX (February 7, 2025) – Fate Department of Public Safety Detectives have arrested a resident of Fate, TX who was charged with three counts of PC 43.26 Possession of Child Pornography (d)(2)(B) and one charge of PC 37.09 (C) Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence. ($340,000 in total bonds). In December of 2024, Fate DPS […]

Red Dirt Social brings elevated breakfast, lunch, and coffee to Downtown Fate

Red Dirt Social brings elevated breakfast, lunch, and coffee to Downtown Fate

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2025) – Red Dirt Social, the newest culinary gem in Downtown Fate, officially opened its doors with a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 3. Offering an elevated dining experience with a focus on breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee, Red Dirt Social is set to become a local favorite […]

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]

Greenhill Family Dental to open new clinic in Fate, TX

Greenhill Family Dental to open new clinic in Fate, TX

Fate, TX (February 4, 2025) – Greenhill Family Dental is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest dental clinic in Fate, Texas. Located at 112 E. Green Hill Lane, Suite 120, the clinic is now accepting new patients for advanced scheduling. Led by the experienced Dr. Neal Bhatt, a local resident, Greenhill Family […]

David Billings, Fate Mayor, and Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner discuss long-term planning in podcast

David Billings, Fate Mayor, and Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner discuss long-term planning in podcast

Fate, TX (January 20, 2025) – The latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, a podcast launched in 2024 by Fate Mayor, David Billings welcomed Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner. Mayor Billings and Commissioner Macalik discussed Our Unity 2050 and the long-term vision for Rockwall County and Fate, TX. As Fate Would Have It […]