Fate radio station finding new life in the midst of the unexpected

Fate radio station finding new life in the midst of the unexpected

Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2023) – Unapologetically Texan is how Will Rigdon describes his online radio station, True Texas Radio. “A lot of people who are not from Texas can be shocked by our culture,” says Wil. “But I would not trade Texas for anything.” Wil’s persona fits the station motto. What does Unapologetically Texan […]

Rockwall Rotary features panel discussion with local veterans, mayors of Rockwall, McLendon-Chisholm and Fate

Rockwall Rotary features panel discussion with local veterans, mayors of Rockwall, McLendon-Chisholm and Fate

Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – Veteran service often carries over into the public and private sector after uniforms are carefully pressed and put away. This strong call to serve can be innate but also developed during military service. That in mind, the Rockwall Rotary featured three local veterans, also Mayors, at this week’s meeting. […]

Texas Downtown announces winners of 2023 President’s Awards. It’s Fate Creamery wins Best Business for Population under 50,000

Texas Downtown announces winners of 2023 President’s Awards. It’s Fate Creamery wins Best Business for Population under 50,000

Fate, TX (November 6, 2023) – Winners of the 2023 President’s Awards Program were announced in Nacogdoches in conjunction with the Texas Downtown Annual Conference. For over 35 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown (TXDT), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns.  The President’s Award was developed by Texas Downtown […]

City of Fate wins Voice of the People Award for transformation in economy

City of Fate wins Voice of the People Award for transformation in economy

Commitment to resident-centered decision-making earns Fate national recognition, presented by ICMA and Polco FATE, TX (October 26, 2023) – The City of Fate has won a 2023 Voice of The People (VOP) Award for Transformation in Economy. The VOP Awards honor local governments that best engage residents and include public opinion in community decisions. These are […]

CrossFit Swashbuckle to host 2nd annual “Row for Vets” on November 4

CrossFit Swashbuckle to host 2nd annual “Row for Vets” on November 4

Rockwall, TX (September 21, 2023) – Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. CrossFit Swashbuckle of Fate, Texas will be hosting their 2nd annual ROW 4 VETS! This is a FUN family friendly fundraising event to benefit the Coast X Coast Foundation. This is a 4-person team marathon rowing competition To join in the competition the donation […]

What you might want to know about the county budget from Rockwall County Commissioner, John Stacy

What you might want to know about the county budget from Rockwall County Commissioner, John Stacy

Rockwall, TX (September 18, 2023) – For those that do not know me my name is John Stacy and I serve as the Rockwall County Commissioner for Precinct 4. This Precinct consists of Royse City and most of Fate, comprising the northeast section of the county. I am writing this article today in order to […]

Local husband and wife open neighborhood pet store to put a playful twist on pet product shopping

Local husband and wife open neighborhood pet store to put a playful twist on pet product shopping

Pet Supplies Plus of Fate to Offer Array of Natural Foods, Toys, Goods & Hassle-Free Services  FATE, TX (Sept. 7, 2023) – Pet Supplies Plus opened a location on August 18th at 5000 East I-30, Suite 140 in Fate and is offering local pet parents a hassle-free way to find better products for their pets, […]

City of Fate finds first positive case of West Nile

City of Fate finds first positive case of West Nile

FATE, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) – City officials were alerted this afternoon that there was a positive test for West Nile within the city limits of Fate, Texas. The identification came as part of our routine weekly testing. The mosquito came out of a reservoir southwest of the Williamsburg neighborhood (see map below).  Fate staff conducts […]

City of Fate Attorney, Jon Thatcher, accepts position with City of Forney

City of Fate Attorney, Jon Thatcher, accepts position with City of Forney

FATE, TX (August 3, 2023) – It is with great appreciation for his service to the community that we announce Jon Thatcher, Fate’s City Attorney, has accepted the position of City Attorney for Forney, Tx. Mr. Thatcher has been an integral part of our organization since he joined us in 2021 and his presence will be sorely […]

The Rose Table: How to host a hauntingly good Disney-themed dinner

The Rose Table: How to host a hauntingly good Disney-themed dinner

Rockwall, Tx (July 26, 2023) – I don’t know about you, but I could not be more excited for the new Haunted Mansion movie! One of my all-time favorite Disney Dinners is Haunted Mansion. I transformed my dining room into my very own Haunted Mansion for this spooky party by tilting my artwork and covering […]