Jonny Goodday

This is one of the coolest creative projects I’ve had the chance to film.

Matt and Hannah Sams make custom replica birdhouses for a living, and for this project, they recreated the Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth as a birdhouse.

What started as a thoughtful gift became a tiny handmade version of one of Fort Worth’s most beautiful chapels, complete with the lines, angles, and details that make the real building so recognizable.

In this film, I talk with Matt and Hannah about how their business started, how they turn real buildings into birdhouses, and what made this particular project so special. You’ll also see behind the scenes footage from the build, close up shots of the finished birdhouse, and the real chapel that inspired it.

This is a story about architecture, craftsmanship, creativity, and the kind of gift that can only come from someone paying very close attention.

Here’s a timelapse from the heart of downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

I filmed this same view for about an hour and compressed it down into a quick look at the way this town moves. Cars easing through the curve, people walking past the old storefronts, shadows shifting across the street, and the Basin Park Hotel standing right in the middle of it all.

Eureka Springs has one of those downtowns that does not feel built on a normal grid. The streets bend with the hills, the buildings stack into the landscape, and every corner feels like it has a story tucked into it.

Just a short little moment from a town that feels like it was made to be noticed slowly.

Tucked beside the railroad tracks in Rhome, Texas, the Old Mill property has lived more than one life.

It began as part of a working mill tied to the early growth of Wise County. A place connected to grain, flour, local industry, and the kind of small town commerce that helped communities like Rhome take shape.

Over time, the property became more than a mill. It carried connections to Texas history, restoration work, and even the kind of craftsmanship that helped preserve pieces of the state’s identity.

Today, part of that old property has been given a new life as The Grainhouse Tavern, a pair of short term rental suites built inside a restored piece of the mill property. It is not a typical Airbnb. It is a quiet historic stay with old walls, handmade details, and a story that reaches far beyond a weekend getaway.

I spoke with Brian Walker about the history of the Old Mill, the work that went into restoring the Grainhouse Tavern, and the larger vision for what this property could still become. With the right next steward, this place has the potential for even more: a restaurant, coffee shop, event venue, or a one of a kind historic destination in Wise County.

This film is about more than a place to stay.

It is about what happens when someone sees value in an old building and chooses not to let its story disappear.

The Old Mill in Rhome is still standing.

And its next chapter may be just beginning.

On April 28, 2026, an EF-3 tornado tore through Mineral Wells, leaving behind destroyed homes, damaged businesses, scattered debris, and a community facing one of the hardest moments it has seen in years.

But this film is not just about the damage.

It is about what happened after.

I spent the day speaking with people across Mineral Wells who stepped into the recovery in different ways. Fire Chief Ryan Dunn, Brittany Brown with the City of Mineral Wells, Amy Orr with Center of Life, Megan Hudson helping coordinate community and nonprofit efforts, Pastor Caleb Shipman with Gospel Light Baptist Church, Christy Dorr, JD Shull with New Haven Ministries, and Lisa Valencia with Valencia’s Tacos all shared their part of the story.

Some were helping coordinate emergency response. Some were sorting donations. Some were feeding people. Some were checking on families. Some were simply doing whatever needed to be done next.

Together, their stories show how Mineral Wells came together locally, statewide, nationally, and even beyond.

There is grief in this story. There is loss. There are families and businesses still facing a long road ahead. But there is also something incredibly powerful here: neighbors helping neighbors, churches opening their doors, nonprofits working together, city leaders coordinating resources, and people showing up without needing recognition.

Recovery is still ongoing.

If you want to help, please follow the City of Mineral Wells and local nonprofit updates for the most current needs. Donation needs can change quickly, but monetary donations, gift cards, new bedding, new clothing, shelf-stable food, and organized volunteer help are some of the ways communities like this continue rebuilding after the first wave of attention fades.

This is a film about compassion after disaster.

This is Mineral Wells after the storm.

Special Thanks to The City Of Mineral Wells, Center Of Life, Gospel Light Baptist Church, New Haven Ministries, and RD Aerial Imaging for providing photos & footage. With out their help, I could not have made this film..

On April 28, 2026, a tornado tore through Mineral Wells, Texas, leaving behind a path that will not be forgotten anytime soon.

I spent time in the air over the Country Club area and the old Fort Wolters district, documenting the aftermath. From above, you can see the scale of it. Entire sections torn apart. Roofs gone. Structures opened up in ways they were never meant to be.

But what you don’t see in every frame is just as important.

People helping people. Neighbors showing up. First responders moving fast. A community taking the first steps forward, even while everything still feels fresh.

Saturday night’s storm hit Springtown hard, and I took the drone up to document what it left behind. This system brought destructive winds and an EF-1 tornado was confirmed in the Springtown area.

From above, you can see how fast life can change. Roofs peeled back, trees down, power lines tangled, neighborhoods dealing with damage street by street. And it is not just property. A lot of families are displaced and trying to figure out next steps.

Springtown ISD has paused classes because of the widespread damage and power outages, giving families time to recover and regroup.

If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat or a place to charge devices, the City of Springtown listed cooling stations including Legacy Church and Springtown Church of Christ (pets allowed if crated), and Springtown Baptist Temple. The American Red Cross has also worked to open an overnight shelter at First United Methodist Church in Springtown.

If you can help, check on your neighbors, share these resources, and support local recovery efforts.

Mid-century modern homes have a way of feeling timeless without trying.

In this video I’m taking you inside a Wedgwood home in Fort Worth that’s been cared for the right way, not flipped, not “updated,” but preserved. The homeowners have kept the vibe true to the era, down to the color choices, furniture, and the small design details most people would overlook.

Wedgwood isn’t just another neighborhood on a map either. There’s a whole group working to protect the stories and character out here, and I’ll share a little about the Wedgwood Historical Association and why it exists.

If you love clean lines, warm brick, bold pops of color, and that 1950s optimism, you’re gonna enjoy this one.

Stick around to the end to hear the song I made for this video, it fits the vibe perfectly.