Texas Senator Weighs In After WFAA Interview on Growth Concerns Raised by Rockwall County Judge
In a WFAA report examining Rockwall County growth concerns, State Senator Paul Bettencourt expressed disagreement with economic warnings…
RTC Discusses Succession and Regional Transportation Planning
What the December meeting revealed about Michael Morris’s leadership, legacy, and the path forward When I read a…
What Rockwall County Needs to Know About the Outer Loop Project
A Clear Look at Michael Morris’s Presentation — and the Tools the County Has Not Yet Used Rockwall…
James Branch on Roads, Growth, and Leadership in His Run for Precinct 4 Commissioner
When I first heard the news that James Branch had officially filed to run for Rockwall County Commissioner,…
How McLendon-Chisholm Was Undermined from Within
In McLendon-Chisholm, a small but growing Texas community, water isn’t just a utility — it’s a battleground. Behind…
McLendon-Chisholm: The Cost of Political Favoritism
In a revealing City Council meeting held June 24, 2025, residents of McLendon-Chisholm observed what many interpret as…
McLendon-Chisholm’s Budget Workshop Reveals Fiscal Mismanagement and Misdirection
June 14, 2025 – McLendon-Chisholm, TX — A recent budget workshop in McLendon-Chisholm exposed deep-rooted dysfunction within…
Smoke and Mirrors: Rich Dean’s Council Appointment
On June 10, 2025, the McLendon-Chisholm City Council appointed Rich Dean to fill the NEW Place 6 seat…
Rockwall ISD Honors Jim White for 12 Years of Dedicated Service
On May 12, 2025, Rockwall Independent School District (RISD) celebrated Jim White’s retirement after 12 years as a…
Rockwall’s 2025 Election: Who’s Ready to Lead—and Who’s Just Misleading?
Rockwall’s candidate forum was a rollercoaster, and from my front-row seat, I saw the city’s future take center…
Talking with Dr. Steve Albers, The Coach Who’s All In for Our Kids
Picture this: It’s early February, and I’m at Rockwall ISD’s Myth vs. Reality: Where Does the Money Go?…
Council Member Floyd McLendon Jr. Exposes Mayor’s Misconduct
As the former Mayor Pro Tem of McLendon-Chisholm, I’m honored to share the statement below from my colleague,…
Rockwall Needs Steady Leadership Not Buzzwords for Mayor
Outgoing Mayor Trace Johannesen isn’t running again, but that didn’t stop candidate Tim McCallum from taking a swing,…
Who’s Really Holding Water Supply Corporations Accountable—And Why Cities Must Act?
It’s astonishing how much a water supply corporation can get away with—lack of transparency, failure to hold recorded…
Rockwall ISD’s Financial Future and How You Can Help
Recently, Rockwall ISD hosted a series of informational sessions titled “Myth vs. Reality: Where the Money Goes,” aimed at…
Understanding ESAs and Public School Funding: What Texas Parents Need to Know
Introduction Education is a top priority for Texas families, but the debate over Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and…
Candidate Filing Deadline for City Council and School Board Ends February 14—Time to Step Up
The filing period for candidates interested in serving on their local City Council or School Board of Trustees…
Myth vs. Reality: Where Does the Money Go?
Let’s Break Down School Funding Together! Are you curious about how Rockwall ISD manages its finances? Confused by…
Trump’s 2025 Inauguration in Focus
The inauguration of a U.S. president is a symbolic and historic event that occurs every four years on…
The 89th Texas Legislature: Unity, Division, and the Road Ahead
A Day at the Texas State Capitol From the Hilton rooftop, the Texas State Capitol stood in view,…
Rockwall County Officials Sworn Into Office
As 2024 comes to a close and residents prepare for 2025, newly-elected and newly re-elected officials took their…