From left to right: Rocky the Longhorn; Carolyn McCann, sales leader at Williams Trew; Martha Williams, co-founder of Williams Trew; Carolyn Rosson, chairman of Ebby Halliday Companies; Betsy Cameron, president of Ebby Halliday Companies; Malinda Howell, senior vice president at Ebby Halliday Companies; Ginger Gill, broker of record at Ebby Halliday Companies; and Steve Smith, vice president of marketing at Ebby Halliday Companies. Credit: Ebby Halliday Companies
At the 25th anniversary bash celebrating Williams Trew, the longhorns weren’t just part of the decor — they were the greeters.
Stationed at the entrance to the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Hoss, Rocky, and pint-sized crowd favorite Handsome Hank welcomed guests with WT25 “brands” temporarily painted on their sides, making them instant photo-op favorites for attendees of the party earlier this summer (watch the IG recap video here). Provided by local women-owned Lonesome Longhorn, the trio set a perfect tone for an event that honored Fort Worth’s rich heritage while adding a vibrant, modern twist.
Hoss the longhorn strikes a pose — again. Left: Featured in Gray Malin’s 2025 photo series at Neiman Marcus in Downtown Dallas (photo credit: graymalin.com). Right: Greeting guests at the Williams Trew WT25 celebration, complete with his event-ready brand.
Longhorn Trivia: Hoss may have looked familiar to some. He recently appeared in Gray Malin’s spring 2025 photo series at the flagship Neiman Marcus in Downtown Dallas.
Held on June 25, the celebration marked a quarter-century of excellence for Williams Trew, a firm that has shaped Fort Worth real estate with integrity, heart, and an unshakable commitment to community. Over the past 25 years, the company has consistently supported organizations like The Cliburn, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Cook Children’s Medical Center, the Presbyterian Night Shelter, and the Tarrant Area Food Bank, making service to the community just as foundational as service to their clients.
Co-founded in 2000 by Martha Williams, the late Joan Trew, and Marshall Boyd, Williams Trew quickly became known for its boutique service, collaborative culture, and deep local knowledge. From first-time buyers to executive estate sellers, the company has been a trusted name in every corner of the market. Today, with over 125 agents and offices across Fort Worth and Parker County, Williams Trew leads many of the city’s most competitive ZIP codes while staying true to its founding values.
From left to right: Martha Williams and Marshall Boyd, co-founders of Williams Trew.
The venue — the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, located at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District — was a fitting stage for the celebration. The museum honors trailblazing women who shaped the West, making it a fitting locale to honor the legacies of founders Martha Williams and Joan Trew, whose impact on Fort Worth real estate and entrepreneurship remains indelible.
Guests included agents and staff from Williams Trew, spouses, Ebby Halliday Companies leadership, and special guests — all dressed in their finest cowboy chic. A violin duo from Sapphire Strings (part of the Dallas String Quartet), performed in the museum’s entry hall, playing everything from Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” to Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.” While “Dallas” may be in the name, performers Melissa and Val brought Fort Worth flair in spades, dazzling in cowboy hats, rhinestones, and black alligator belts topped with custom silver WT25 logo belt buckles.
Electric violinists Melissa and Val of Sapphire Strings lit up the entry hall in cowboy hats, rhinestones, and custom WT25 belt buckles — proving Fort Worth flair pairs perfectly with high-voltage performance.
From the moment guests arrived, the event radiated Fort Worth pride. Black WT25 logo tees on valet attendants from Rent A Frog, sleek coordinating logo aprons for the bar staff from hometown favorite Teresa’s Event Staffing, and custom bandanas distributed to guests were all produced by Printed Threads, another Fort Worth-based brand. Add in Daniel “The Magic Cowboy” Wright from Fort Worth’s W Durable Goods, who chain-stitched guests’ names onto custom bandanas in real time, and the night felt like a love letter to the city.
Guests departed with those one-of-a-kind black-and-white WT25 bandanas, each one featuring Fort Worth iconography like the Stockyards sign, a Bass Hall angel, and a rodeo cowgirl. Unsurprisingly, many guests tied them on immediately.
Attendees had their custom WT25 bandanas (inset) personalized by Daniel “The Magic Cowboy” Wright of Fort Worth’s W Durable Goods, who stitched names on-site with a vintage Singer machine.
Midway through the evening, Carolyn McCann, sales leader at Williams Trew, shared some heartfelt remarks.
“What a milestone — and a testament to Martha and Joan and the brand they built,” she said, thanking the behind-the-scenes team and all the agents, past and present. “You are the reason Williams Trew is still the best in the business. Bar none.”
From left to right: Carolyn McCann and Martha Williams address guests during the WT25 anniversary celebration.
McCann then introduced co-founder Martha Williams, who closed with a warm toast to the company’s legacy and future.
“So tonight, let’s raise our glass to a milestone 25 years,” Williams said. “Williams Trew began with a vision — thanks to Marshall Boyd and Joan Trew — to bring integrity, excellence, and service to Fort Worth real estate. To our clients, our agents, and the relationships we’ve built: you are the reason we’re able to celebrate tonight. You’ve built a legacy that will continue for many years to come. So here’s a toast to you.”
Guests raise their glasses in a celebratory toast following heartfelt remarks from Martha Williams, honoring 25 years of relationships, legacy, and Fort Worth real estate excellence.
In the rotunda, silver-draped tables flanked large screens playing a rotating slideshow of Williams Trew memories: company milestones, community involvement, and clips from the firm’s year-long social series where agents and staff describe what Williams Trew means to them in just one word. That same spirit echoed throughout the event, a celebration of a company deeply connected to its people and its city.
The event was more than a party. It was a tribute to 25 years of shaping neighborhoods, building relationships, and blazing trails in Fort Worth real estate. Williams Trew isn’t just part of the city’s real estate history — it has helped define it. As the firm looks ahead, one thing is clear: the next 25 years will be just as bold, just as rooted in community, and just as uniquely Fort Worth.
Click here to view the full photo gallery from the WT25 celebration, and click here to watch the recap video. If you’d like to be a part of this incredible real estate firm, you can start the process at joinehc.com.