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Thoughtful coverage of local politics in Rockwall County, including city leadership, public policy, and the decisions shaping our community.

Rockwall County Republican Party hosted a Red Rally at the Rockwall Harbor
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Rockwall County Red Rally: What Candidates, Incumbents and Local Leaders Told Voters

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  • 10 minute read
The Rockwall County Republican Party gathered candidates and elected officials at The Harbor on Friday evening for its…
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RCH Water Supply pump station with the $808,098 final judgment, appellant’s brief and 2025 financial audit stamped Under Appeal

RCH Water Rates and the $808,098 Judgment Under Appeal

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  • 11 minute read
Editor’s Note: This article is part of The Water Chronicles, an investigative series on water rates, infrastructure and…
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Rochelle Road Rockwall Traffic

A New Consultant, Bigger Costs and What Comes Next for Rockwall County Roads

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  • 9 minute read
Rockwall County’s road program is entering a new phase — with a new consultant, a larger management structure…
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Edgewood City Hall Meeting
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Edgewood Residents Press City for Answers Over Brown Water, Manganese and Water Operator

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  • 9 minute read
For nearly two and a half months, residents in Edgewood, Texas, have been dealing with brown water, unpleasant…
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Dana Macalik

Dana Macalik Honored as 2026 Woman of Influence in Rockwall County

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  • 8 minute read
50 Years of Influence: Rockwall County Republican Women Honor Dana Macalik The Rockwall County Republican Women celebrated five…
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When Process Matters…And When It Doesn’t | Rockwall County Commissioners Court

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  • 8 minute read
What One Rockwall County Commissioners Court Meeting Revealed About Leadership, Priorities, and Public Accountability During the July 28…
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Following the Questions Behind Your Water Bill

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  • 8 minute read
Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of The Water Chronicles. What began as a simple question about…
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Who Owns Your Water? Looking Beyond the Tap

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  • 6 minute read
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of The Water Chronicles. Water doesn’t simply appear when we turn…
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A Side-by-Side Look at Local Water Rates

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  • 3 minute read
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of The Water Chronicles, an investigative series examining water rates, infrastructure,…
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Inside the Curious Case of the BearCat and the Questions That Remain

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  • 5 minute read
On the morning of April 30, 2025, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a residence in…
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Rockwall County Courthouse and court dismissal order related to Rule 202 discovery petition filed by Bryan McNeal and Dennis London.
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Judge Dismisses McNeal and London Petition Seeking Anonymous Facebook User Identities

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  • 5 minute read
In April 2026, former McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Bryan McNeal and Council Member Dennis London filed a petition in Rockwall…
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City of McLendon-Chisholm Proclamation for Bryan McNeal
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Outgoing Mayor Honored With “Plumb Line Award” While Records Contradict Public Military Claims

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  • 3 minute read
A city council meeting meant to mark a transition of leadership instead raised a deeper civic question: When…
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Man holding a vote in his hands

Leadership Matters—And Communities Are Feeling the Difference

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  • 3 minute read
In every election cycle, voters are told the same thing: this is the moment that matters. But what…
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Laptop displaying a social media comment by Bryan McNeal alongside an image of a military discharge certificate identified as DD Form 256 in a desk setting

Examining the Military Certificate Shared by McNeal — What It Shows and What It Does Not

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  • 1 minute read
In response to recent reporting, additional materials have been shared publicly, including a military certificate posted on social…
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After McNeal’s Social Media Post About His Military Record, a Retired U.S. Marine Takes a Closer Look

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  • 3 minute read
Following the publication of federal records obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which provided a documented…
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FOIA documents related to Bryan McNeal’s military history displayed on a laptop screen in a desk setting

FOIA Documents Detail Bryan McNeal’s Military History

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  • 5 minute read
Federal records are now available for public review related to Bryan McNeal’s military service. These records were obtained…
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McLendon-Chisholm City Council
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McLendon-Chisholm Water Infrastructure: When the Claims Don’t Hold Water

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  • 8 minute read
In a March 31, 2026 Facebook video, Mayor Bryan McNeal described it as “prudent” for the City to…
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Rockwall County Courthouse

Was It Really a Win? Inside the Rockwall County Court Ruling

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  • 4 minute read
In the ongoing legal dispute between Rockwall County and developers DMDS Land Company and D.R. Horton, a recent…
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Rockwall County Judge Frank New

Rockwall County Commissioners Confront What Reckless Leadership Has Created

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  • 4 minute read
The March 24, 2026 Rockwall County Commissioners Court meeting revealed more than routine agenda discussions. It exposed a…
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Judge Frank New and Commissioner Dana Macalik

Outer Loop Debate Sparks Tension at Rockwall County Commissioners Court

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  • 6 minute read
The future of the proposed Outer Loop transportation corridor through southern Rockwall County dominated discussion during the March…
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Rockwall County Considers Trash as Infrastructure — What Would It Mean for Residents?

  • Adrienne Balkum
  • 4 minute read
Do you remember the frustration surrounding last year’s trash service renewal with the City of Rockwall? Many residents…
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