View on YouTube Outgoing Mayor Honored With “Plumb Line Award” While Records Contradict Public Military Claims Adrienne Balkum3 minute read A city council meeting meant to mark a transition of leadership instead raised a deeper civic question: When… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leadership Matters—And Communities Are Feeling the Difference Adrienne Balkum3 minute read In every election cycle, voters are told the same thing: this is the moment that matters. But what… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Examining the Military Certificate Shared by McNeal — What It Shows and What It Does Not Adrienne Balkum1 minute read In response to recent reporting, additional materials have been shared publicly, including a military certificate posted on social… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
After McNeal’s Social Media Post About His Military Record, a Retired U.S. Marine Takes a Closer Look Adrienne Balkum3 minute read Following the publication of federal records obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which provided a documented… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
FOIA Documents Detail Bryan McNeal’s Military History Adrienne Balkum5 minute read Federal records are now available for public review related to Bryan McNeal’s military service. These records were obtained… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
This Birdhouse Open House Favor Turns First Impressions Into Lasting Ones Adrienne Balkum3 minute read First impressions are everything—especially in real estate. But what if a simple, unexpected detail could turn a quick… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corinna Slamons and Friends Turn Fashion into Impact at “The Devil Wears Prada” Charity Party Supporting Women In Need Adrienne Balkum3 minute read In a beautiful show of creativity, generosity, and community spirit, Corinna Slamons joined forces with Stacey White and… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
View on YouTube A Simple Way to Preserve Spring Blooms for Your Home and Gatherings Adrienne Balkum3 minute read There’s something about spring that feels fleeting—in the best way. The soft colors, the fresh blooms, the way… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
View on YouTube McLendon-Chisholm Water Infrastructure: When the Claims Don’t Hold Water Adrienne Balkum8 minute read In a March 31, 2026 Facebook video, Mayor Bryan McNeal described it as “prudent” for the City to… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Was It Really a Win? Inside the Rockwall County Court Ruling Adrienne Balkum4 minute read In the ongoing legal dispute between Rockwall County and developers DMDS Land Company and D.R. Horton, a recent… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rockwall County Commissioners Confront What Reckless Leadership Has Created Adrienne Balkum4 minute read The March 24, 2026 Rockwall County Commissioners Court meeting revealed more than routine agenda discussions. It exposed a… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Outer Loop Debate Sparks Tension at Rockwall County Commissioners Court Adrienne Balkum6 minute read The future of the proposed Outer Loop transportation corridor through southern Rockwall County dominated discussion during the March… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rockwall County Considers Trash as Infrastructure — What Would It Mean for Residents? Adrienne Balkum4 minute read Do you remember the frustration surrounding last year’s trash service renewal with the City of Rockwall? Many residents… 4 Shares 0 4 0 0 0 0
Dana Macalik Addresses RTC as Rockwall County Outer Loop Partnership Faces Policy Review Adrienne Balkum3 minute read At the February 12, 2026 meeting of the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), Rockwall County’s partnership in the Outer… 2 Shares 0 2 0 0 0 0
Open Letter from John Polster Addresses Rockwall County Transportation Bonds and SH 205 Timeline Adrienne Balkum1 minute read An open letter from John R. Polster, President of Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc., is circulating in Rockwall County… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rachel Hogue for Texas State Board of Education District 9: An Educator Ready to Do the Work Adrienne Balkum4 minute read I met Rachel Hogue at a candidate forum Monday night, and what struck me most was not flash… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Rockwall County After Repeated Denial of River Rock Trails Plats Adrienne Balkum9 minute read A civil lawsuit filed on July 18, 2025, accuses Rockwall County and several of its top elected officials… 2 Shares 0 2 0 0 0 0
What Scott Muckensturm’s Campaign Kickoff Reveals About Leadership and Governance in Rockwall County Adrienne Balkum7 minute read Held at Southern Junction, Scott Muckensturm’s campaign kickoff for Rockwall County Judge was notable. As the event unfolded,… 1 Shares 0 1 0 0 0 0
Fable & Fire: Chai, Books, and a New Gathering Space in Downtown Rockwall Adrienne Balkum3 minute read The day I visited Fable & Fire, the weather had that sharp winter chill that makes you crave… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
Introducing the Supper Club Adrienne Balkum2 minute read A monthly dining experience for readers who love good food and great conversation. January marks the beginning of… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0
View on YouTube Texas Senator Weighs In After WFAA Interview on Growth Concerns Raised by Rockwall County Judge Adrienne Balkum6 minute read In a WFAA report examining Rockwall County growth concerns, State Senator Paul Bettencourt expressed disagreement with economic warnings… 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0