Joining the podcast on this episode is Farrah Brabson of the Children's Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. She talks about how her organization provides essential services for children at risk. She explains how her organization bridges the gap for services government can't provide and how they streamline the services they offer to both victim's, their families and government.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Former Fate Mayor David Billings explains why he is in favor of a new tax for the people of Rockwall County, Texas. For just $13 dollars a month, this new VATRE tax will help improve schools and property values. Just listen.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

David Billings stepped down as mayor of Fate, TX, but he is still a strong advocate for good government. Listen to his future plans and his concern that lower taxes may mean less city services.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Project Cactus is a soon to be started economic development center near I30 in Fate. The site is part of the larger Lafayette Crossing development going on. Listen to Mayor David Billings explain the project and the benefits to the City of Fate.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Matt Wavering, economic development director and Chef Mike Shelley of the new Red Dirt Social restaurant join Mayor David Billings to talk about new business and the economic progress in Fate.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

The Texas State Legislature's session begins, and Fate Mayor David Billings discusses what he expects in the upcoming session and what he hopes won't happen.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Fate Mayor David Billings is joined by Rockwall County Commissioner Dana Macalik to discuss the county and the city's long term planning, dubbed Our Unity 2050. Listen as they discuss the future and they are not leaving it up to Fate.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Cities in Texas may not actually control their own fate. Listen as Mayor David Billings of Fate, Texas explains how the state legislature is trying to take both power and authority away from local government. It's an important issue and it's gaining support at the state level. Listen to the latest episode of As Fare Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic