Two years ago, the Trinity Estates floodplain in Benbrook was a quiet refuge where horses and longhorns grazed, and families treated it like a weekend petting zoo.
Today, much of that open space has been bulldozed, trees cleared, and thousands of yards of fill dirt dumped into the area.
Residents say it is a painful loss for both the environment and the community, and many are determined to prevent Phase 4 of the development from moving forward. That decision now rests with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The debate has also spilled into local politics. City Council candidate Cameron Potter recently reached out to voters, stressing his commitment to responsible growth and opposition to unsafe floodplain development.
While some residents appreciate his message, others remain skeptical, pointing to his past endorsements of current council members who approved earlier phases of Trinity Estates. Conversations are ongoing in groups like Benbrook Advocates for Responsible Development, where citizens are urging stronger accountability and a reset of city leadership.
The controversy underscores the tension between growth and preservation in Benbrook. For longtime locals, the fight is about more than opposing new houses; it is about protecting natural spaces, community character, and the safety of neighborhoods built along flood-prone land.
For more on how to get involved, visit savetrinityestates.org or connect with residents at Benbrook Advocates for Responsible Development.
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