YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas bringing swim lessons to Fate

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas bringing swim lessons to Fate

Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]

Spring brings fun, educational events to the Rockwall County Library

Rockwall, TX (March 14, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library has announced a schedule of entertaining and educational events planned for this spring that are sure to please all ages and interests. Spring Community Festival – Thursday, March 28 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm This fun, family-oriented resource fair offers activities and helpful information for area […]

John Hamilton announces run for Fate City Council, Place 5

John Hamilton announces run for Fate City Council, Place 5

FATE, TX (March 10, 2024) John Hamilton is a candidate for Fate City Council Place 5. He is seeking to be elected to one of the open seats on May 4, 2024. His campaign is based upon a vision of the future where Fate thrives through innovative solutions, community collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. Who is […]

Katrina Pierson Campaign announces local endorsements from City of Fate leadership in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2024)  “We need a representative who thinks their constituents are worth talking to and are important.” ~ Mayor David Billings “I am honored to have the faith and trust of every sitting councilperson and mayor from the City of Fate. I am committed to restoring local relationships and working together as […]

New Year’s Message: Open letter to City of Fate residents from Mayor David Billings

New Year’s Message: Open letter to City of Fate residents from Mayor David Billings

FATE, TX (Jan. 2, 2024) Happy New Year! We live in an extraordinary city, and I am grateful to serve as the Mayor of this great community. Our growth and the implementation of our unique economic development strategy continue to define us. Our city boasts a robust team that consistently demonstrates an esprit de corps […]

Rockwall High School Theatre makes big impact with Little Shop of Horrors

Rockwall High School Theatre makes big impact with Little Shop of Horrors

Rockwall, TX (December 21, 2023) – This season Rockwall High School Theatre set out to consider how something small makes a big impact. Their upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors is poised to do just that! At its heart, this high energy, if somewhat morbid production, speaks to the pull of good versus evil. […]

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 […]