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Explore thoughtful opinions and independent investigations into local politics. Engage with content that offers a fresh perspective on the issues that matter most to our community.

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Rockwall ISD Honors Jim White for 12 Years of Dedicated Service

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 2 minute read
On May 12, 2025, Rockwall Independent School District (RISD) celebrated Jim White’s retirement after 12 years as a…
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Rockwall’s 2025 Election: Who’s Ready to Lead—and Who’s Just Misleading?

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 11 minute read
Rockwall’s candidate forum was a rollercoaster, and from my front-row seat, I saw the city’s future take center…
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Steve Albers Family

Talking with Dr. Steve Albers, The Coach Who’s All In for Our Kids

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
Picture this: It’s early February, and I’m at Rockwall ISD’s Myth vs. Reality: Where Does the Money Go?…
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Council Member Floyd McLendon Jr. Exposes Mayor’s Misconduct

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 1 minute read
As the former Mayor Pro Tem of McLendon-Chisholm, I’m honored to share the statement below from my colleague,…
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Rockwall Needs Steady Leadership Not Buzzwords for Mayor

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
Outgoing Mayor Trace Johannesen isn’t running again, but that didn’t stop candidate Tim McCallum from taking a swing,…
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Who’s Really Holding Water Supply Corporations Accountable—And Why Cities Must Act?

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 4 minute read
It’s astonishing how much a water supply corporation can get away with—lack of transparency, failure to hold recorded…
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Rockwall ISD Shares Key Priorities with State Leaders

Rockwall ISD’s Financial Future and How You Can Help

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
Recently, Rockwall ISD hosted a series of informational sessions titled “Myth vs. Reality: Where the Money Goes,” aimed at…
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Understanding ESAs and Public School Funding: What Texas Parents Need to Know

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
Introduction Education is a top priority for Texas families, but the debate over Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and…
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Candidate Filing Deadline 2025

Candidate Filing Deadline for City Council and School Board Ends February 14—Time to Step Up

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 3 minute read
The filing period for candidates interested in serving on their local City Council or School Board of Trustees…
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Rockwall ISD Presentation

Myth vs. Reality: Where Does the Money Go?

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 2 minute read
Let’s Break Down School Funding Together! Are you curious about how Rockwall ISD manages its finances? Confused by…
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Trump’s 2025 Inauguration in Focus

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
The inauguration of a U.S. president is a symbolic and historic event that occurs every four years on…
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Rockwall Republicans in Austin for Opening Session
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The 89th Texas Legislature: Unity, Division, and the Road Ahead

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
A Day at the Texas State Capitol From the Hilton rooftop, the Texas State Capitol stood in view,…
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Rockwall County Officials at the Oath Ceremony

Rockwall County Officials Sworn Into Office

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 1 minute read
As 2024 comes to a close and residents prepare for 2025, newly-elected and newly re-elected officials took their…
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New Texas Laws Effective January 1st, 2025

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 10 minute read
The upcoming regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature begins on January 14th, 2025. As the new year…
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Rockwall ISD VATRE and Bond Propositions: Key Reasons to Vote Yes

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 6 minute read
Rockwall ISD School District is asking voters to decide on a VATRE (Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election) and three…
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A Beacon of Hope: A Stellar Candidate for House District 33 State Representative

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 4 minute read
The Women for Katrina a meet and greet kickoff event for Katrina Pierson was nothing short of a…
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Unveiling History: Rockwall County Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Dedication

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 4 minute read
On a crisp Saturday morning, December 16, 2023, the residents of Rockwall County gathered for a historic event—the…
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What RCH Water Supply Corporation Isn’t Telling YOU!

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 5 minute read
AND it is not just Water Restrictions: RCH WSC DID NOT Publish on the August 2, 2023 Board…
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RCH Board Is Looking For A Better Deal Than City

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 7 minute read
June 7, 2023 customers flowed right into McLendon-Chisholm City Hall wanting answers from RCH WSC Board Directors who have…
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RCH Water Supply Corporation Customers Say It’s a **** Show

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 6 minute read
H2O Services is no longer providing billing administration and operations to RCH Water Supply Corporation as of May…
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Wrap-up of McLendon-Chisholm Election Results

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 1 minute read
One McLendon-Chisholm City Council Member re-elected and three new uncontested council members will be sworn in on May…
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❤️ We hit the bounce houses early, visited fri ❤️ We hit the bounce houses early, visited friends, met some new creatures and bought some new Pops salsa! Yum! Street tacos, lemonade, snowcones to eat under the tent was nice! Cheers to Rockwall's 171st birthday! #rockwallfoundersday, #rockwallforteachers  #charliejalepenosalsa
🌳 Our Spring Break adventure continued on the G 🌳 Our Spring Break adventure continued on the Grapevine Vintage Train. Had lunch at Firebawks Hot Chicken in Harvest Hall. We took a stroll to the Holder Dane art gallery and took a peak at the glass blowing studio.
❤️ 🌳 We took a nature hike through Squabble ❤️ 🌳 We took a nature hike through Squabble Creek. We hoped to see birds. Heard them and saw poop on our windshield. Lots of colorful butterflies and saw one bunny. It started with complaints, but it ended with they want to climb a mountain next. 😆 #gooutsideandplay
❤️ Had so much fun at the Mom and Son Dance Pa ❤️ Had so much fun at the Mom and Son Dance Party. Corban loves to freestyle. He is looking forward to do it again. Thank you to the PTA for organizing it and volunteering your time for all of us to kick it.
This bold, bright and full of playful dot patterns This bold, bright and full of playful dot patterns-probably one of my favorite paint-by-numbers. This art project is in acrylic paint. These types of projects helps me practice on using the brushes.
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