What a 4th! Rode in Chuck Nixon’s 1931 Model A Ford in the Tanglewood & Westcliff parades—what a ride! Enjoyed pool & burger time with family at @miravistacountryclub, then capped off the night with amazing TRWD & Streams and Valleys fireworks at Panther Island. July 4th proves

Y'all, I can't even imagine. My heart goes out to the families who have been devastated. Thankful for our first responders (some from the City of Fort Worth) who are there doing everything they can to find and save lives.

Honored to stand with my friend Rick Irving under the new Hometown Heroes banners on Camp Bowie District! Rick’s a dedicated veteran advocate, photographer, and real estate agent who gives so much to our community. His wife Susan also served our country with distinction in the

WestAid is celebrating 40 years of fighting hunger in West Fort Worth, serving over 15,000 neighbors a year! I was proud to play a small role in helping them secure their new chapter at the Las Vegas Trail Community Health Center—bringing food, health, and hope together under

Had a blast at Young Chefs Academy (Young Chefs Academy Fort Worth)! ABC made Monterey chicken & granola bars in their fun, hands-on classes. Owned by Renae & Mike Grissom, this local spot on historic Camp Bowie District offers cooking classes, parties & camps for kids. Perfect for

🎳 Had a blast with the family at City View Lanes for our “Forced Family Fun”. night! Laughed a ton, got a little competitive, and made some great memories. Highlight: I bowled a turkey! 🦃 Three strikes in a row—maybe I should do this more often. #FamilyFun #BowlingNight

Great morning hosting our NPO Breakfast at The Meat Board to Greg Kimmel! Talked with our officers about the Police Chief search, city budget, and District 3 concerns. Proud of the Lincoln & King beats—the best in the City of Fort Worth! Congrats to Fort Worth Police Class 159: 50+ new

Joined neighbors to help paint a vibrant mural at the new Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center. Butterflies, flowers, and children’s handprints symbolize the hope and progress happening in LVT. Proud to support this incredible project with @cookchildrens and our west side

Hanging 3rd grade art from Tanglewood, Overton Park, Westcliff & Burton Hills on the District 3 wall—what a (wobbly) honor! This year, I asked: "What does volunteering look like to you?" Their art shows the heart of our community—stop by & celebrate our young talent! (Bonus: my

Big thanks to Rep. Craig Goldman for welcoming my daughter Kaylee as a #TX12 intern in DC! Congressman Goldman took time to explain the process, encourage civic engagement, & show true City of Fort Worth hospitality. Proud he represents our district & inspires the next generation! 🇺🇸

Happy 17th, M&M!

CCA President & CEO Kara Waddell gave michaeldcrain and #LVTRise Director Paige Charbonnet a sneak peek at the future early learning center, CCA Studio at Rise. Thanks to Tarrant County, City of Fort Worth, and Office of Head Start Start for helping bring this vision to life!

A Fort Worth tradition lives on! 🍔 This week on #FortWorthForward (link here: youtube.com/watch?v=hfGj8c…), I’m at Kincaid's on Camp Bowie District to talk legendary burgers and cherished family memories. Join me and owner Jonathan Gentry as we celebrate community and fire up those

Thank you to Texas Roadhouse located at 4720 SW Loop 820 and Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics for allowing Fort Worth Police Department and other local law enforcement to participate in this great cause!

Not sure what I was saying or doing in this pic, but huge thanks to Leadership Fort Worth for inviting me to speak to the @ALPNational during their conference here in #FortWorth. We were told July was going to be SLOW and HOT, but it’s been busy—and we haven’t even hit 100 yet! Here’s to

All aboard the imagination express! 🚂📚 Thrilled to be guest reader on the Trinity Metro #StorytimeTrain, sharing “Steam Train, Dream Train” with little conductors and big dreamers. Yes—I can read! (And rhyme, too!) Thanks for the memories, City of Fort Worth! #ICanRead