Kukka by Sally Kilgore: A Kind of Hush

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: A Kind of Hush

Rockwall, TX (July 18, 2023) – There was a wonderful hush to this day. A Sunday in the very middle of July, amid a humid heat wave, the kind that makes the lungs feel heavy when breathing the air. The kind of heat that, when you step outside for five minutes, your brow gets sweaty. […]

Royse City ISD’s 2nd high school honors educational leader and City of Fate

Royse City ISD’s 2nd high school honors educational leader and City of Fate

Royse City, TX (July 17, 2023) – The name of Royse City ISD’s newest high school honors longtime district leader and City of Fate. A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Kevin Worthy Fate High School (WFHS) as the official name for the district’s second […]

Leadership Rockwall celebrates completion of Fate Community Center renovation

Leadership Rockwall celebrates completion of Fate Community Center renovation

ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2023) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting Celebrating the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2023 Renovation of the Fate Community Center. Fate’s historic community center was built in the 1950s from the lumber of Fate’s former school. Used now as a venue for Fate’s Senior Program, birthday […]

Jersey Mike’s Subs Opens Fate Location Wednesday, April 5th

Jersey Mike’s Subs Opens Fate Location Wednesday, April 5th

FATE, Texas, April 4, 2023 – Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 4970 E. I-30 in Fate on April 5. Franchise owner Dalton Stewart will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday, April 5 to Sunday, April 9 to support Rockwall County Helping Hands. Customers who receive a special fundraising […]

Reppin’ Rockwall in South Texas

Reppin’ Rockwall in South Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (March 29, 2023) Did you know Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas? It is! But I have to say, we Rockwallites get around. Last week, Evan and I drove down to South Texas for a Boudin & Gumbo Festival. We entered the boudin competition for what would be our FIRST time competing […]

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Partners at 2023 Annual Banquet

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Partners at 2023 Annual Banquet

Rockwall, TX March, 28, 2023 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated “5 Star Success in Business & Community” at Southern Junction on Tuesday, March 21. The annual event highlights the many individuals and businesses who have contributed to the success of the Chamber and recognizes outstanding partner organizations who have made a significant […]

City of Fate in contest to win title of U.S. ‘Strongest Town’

City of Fate in contest to win title of U.S. ‘Strongest Town’

Fate, Texas (March 16, 2023) – Fate, Texas and Port Washington, Wisconsin will face off in the first round bracket of the Strongest Town Contest, with voters from across the continent deciding which will advance to the Elite Eight round of this March Madness-style tournament. The Strongest Town Contest spotlights and celebrates communities that are […]

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

FATE, TX (March 15, 2023) Hello, my name is Mark Harper and I am excited and proud to officially announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. I will bring my passion for serving and commitment to our Fate community members.  I will listen openly to all your concerns, keeping our city thriving economically and […]

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) Multiple deputy registrars will be on hand at Chamberlanin Crossing Clubhouse, 160 Chamberlain Drive in Fate, to get folks registered to vote, or update your address if you were previously registered outside of Rockwall County in Texas. Qualifications You Must Have: • Register to vote in the county in which […]

John Brandt announces re-election campaign for Fate City Council, Place 2

John Brandt announces re-election campaign for Fate City Council, Place 2

FATE, TX (March 7, 2023) John Brandt, resident of Fate, proudly announces his re-election campaign for Fate City Council, Place 2. John Brandt, your current City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Place 2, pledges to continue to represent all residents of the City of Fate as he seeks re-election. John takes all feedback and concerns […]