Monday, January 19, 2026, I had the honor and privilege of celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. right here in New Braunfels.

We gathered at Solms Park and began walking together toward the Civic Center. With every step, the crowd grew. People joined in along the route. Families, elders, children, neighbors. What started as a march became a moving expression of shared purpose.

There was no anger. No violence. No fear. Just people. Singing. Praying. Walking together in peace.

I am deeply grateful to the New Braunfels Martin Luther King Association for continuing this tradition and creating a space that honors Dr. King’s legacy with dignity, intention, and love. What you organized was powerful, and it mattered.

I also want to thank our Indivisible Comal County volunteers who marched with us. Your presence means more than you know. You show up, again and again, with courage and heart. When the work feels heavy, you remind me why it matters. You give me fuel to keep going.

One of the most meaningful moments of the day was deeply personal. My mother traveled from Dallas to be part of the celebration. She is 77 years old, and I learned that day that she had never marched in an MLK event before. This was on her bucket list. Watching her walk alongside me and my husband, surrounded by community, was something I will carry with me forever. I am so grateful she chose to share that moment with us.