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🌱 What changes will Chief John Taylor bring to Fate’s fire department?
Fate, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Fate! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Chief John Taylor bring to Fate’s fire department?
- How Fate’s first Citizens Academy is turning neighbors into civic leaders
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Fate Announces Appointment of Fire Chief (blueribbonnews.com) — Fate has officially named longtime department veteran John Taylor as its new Fire Chief, removing his interim title after more than a decade of service in the city. City leaders praise his experience in fire service and law enforcement, and Taylor says he’s focused on training, preparedness, and meeting the needs of Fate’s rapidly growing community. 
• Fate graduates first citizens police academy class (roysecityheraldbanner.com) — Fate has just graduated its first-ever Citizens Academy class, giving local residents a five-week, behind-the-scenes look at how their city government, public safety, and infrastructure really work. Open to adults 18 and older, the program is designed to boost transparency, civic engagement, and collaboration between neighbors and city leaders.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anybody know of anybody that cleans above ground pools?
I’m located in Fate I do have someone, but this is how my Pool has been for the last three weeks any referrals anybody can give thank you. (Nextdoor Northview Village)
- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor - Group 1 Ford of Rockwall in Rockwall. Apply here.
- Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Rockwall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fate here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockwall
- Rockwall ISD Art Students Shine at 2026 Junior VASE Regional Event (blueribbonnews.com)
- Learn About New Advances in Dementia Treatment and Brain Health During Free Online Program by Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (blueribbonnews.com)
- Texas Health Resources Named One of Texas' Best Workplaces By Fortune (therockwalltimes.com)
Royse City
- Lady Bulldogs receive end-of-year all-district awards (roysecityheraldbanner.com)
- Chamber announces members of the fourth class of Emerging Leaders (roysecityheraldbanner.com)
Ok Fate! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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