RCH Water Rates and the $808,098 Judgment Under Appeal
Editor’s Note: This article is part of The Water Chronicles, an investigative series on…
RCH Water Rates and the $808,098 Judgment Under Appeal
Editor’s Note: This article is part of The Water Chronicles, an investigative series on water rates, infrastructure and…
A New Consultant, Bigger Costs and What Comes Next for Rockwall County Roads
Rockwall County’s road program is entering a new phase — with a new consultant, a larger management structure…
Edgewood Residents Press City for Answers Over Brown Water, Manganese and Water Operator
For nearly two and a half months, residents in Edgewood, Texas, have been dealing with brown water, unpleasant…
Dana Macalik Honored as 2026 Woman of Influence in Rockwall County
50 Years of Influence: Rockwall County Republican Women Honor Dana Macalik The Rockwall County Republican Women celebrated five…
When Process Matters…And When It Doesn’t | Rockwall County Commissioners Court
What One Rockwall County Commissioners Court Meeting Revealed About Leadership, Priorities, and Public Accountability During the July 28…
Following the Questions Behind Your Water Bill
Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of The Water Chronicles. What began as a simple question about…
Who Owns Your Water? Looking Beyond the Tap
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of The Water Chronicles. Water doesn’t simply appear when we turn…
A Side-by-Side Look at Local Water Rates
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of The Water Chronicles, an investigative series examining water rates, infrastructure,…
DFW Restaurant Week 2026 Is Your Excuse to Try Somewhere New
Let’s be honest. How many times have you driven past a beautiful restaurant and thought, “One day, we’ll…
Our Third Summer in Destin: The Family Vacation We’d Happily Take Again (and What We’d Skip Next Time)
Every summer our family looks forward to escaping to Florida’s Emerald Coast. This year, our six-day road trip…
Your Ultimate Guide to Celebrating July 4 in Rockwall County
Whether you’re looking for a small-town parade, live music, family-friendly activities, or one of the biggest fireworks shows…
Inside the Curious Case of the BearCat and the Questions That Remain
On the morning of April 30, 2025, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a residence in…
Judge Dismisses McNeal and London Petition Seeking Anonymous Facebook User Identities
In April 2026, former McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Bryan McNeal and Council Member Dennis London filed a petition in Rockwall…
5 Creative Ways I Used Leftover Juice Pulp Instead of Throwing It Away
After making a fresh batch of what I’ve been calling my “skincare juice,” I was left staring at…
Museum Visits, Mosaic Art and Plein Air Sketching in Rockwall
There is something refreshing about ending the first week of summer break with creativity, fresh air and a…
Blackberry Compote Cheesecake Recipe
There is something especially rewarding about turning freshly picked berries into dessert. After our recent visit to Oneal…
A Sweet Summer Tradition: Blackberry Picking at Oneal Berry Farm in Royse City
There is something nostalgic about blackberry picking that feels tied to the slower pace of summer. For our…
Outgoing Mayor Honored With “Plumb Line Award” While Records Contradict Public Military Claims
A city council meeting meant to mark a transition of leadership instead raised a deeper civic question: When…
Leadership Matters—And Communities Are Feeling the Difference
In every election cycle, voters are told the same thing: this is the moment that matters. But what…
Examining the Military Certificate Shared by McNeal — What It Shows and What It Does Not
In response to recent reporting, additional materials have been shared publicly, including a military certificate posted on social…
After McNeal’s Social Media Post About His Military Record, a Retired U.S. Marine Takes a Closer Look
Following the publication of federal records obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which provided a documented…