Representative John Bryant

April showers bring May flowers. May’s business of the month goes to District 144’s Garden Café!

Small Business Saturday is a reminder to support the local businesses that strengthen our communities and drive our local economy. Garden Café, independently owned by neighbors in East Dallas, features an on-site kitchen garden, using fresh, homegrown vegetables and herbs in their dishes. They also offer take home treats, including homemade cheesecakes and pies.

Address:
5310 Junius Avenue Dallas, TX 75214

Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM

Know a small business that deserves recognition? Contact our office at 512-463-0576 to submit a nomination.

Texas is already facing rising healthcare costs, hospital closures, extreme heat, drought, higher insurance rates, and declining crop production from climate change.

When protections are weakened, these damages increase, putting at risk the health of our children, our economy and the enjoyment of our natural wonders.

Texans deserve leadership that protects our health and conserves our natural resources for the enjoyment of our future generations.

Join Mark Hooper, President of Holistic Homeless Haven, for the Homelessness Solutions Summit 2026!

📅 When: This Saturday,April 11
🕙 Time: 10 AM - 1 PM morning session
12 PM - 4 PM afternoon session
📍 Where: Grace United Methodist Church (4105 Junius St, Dallas, TX)

This summit will dive into the current state of homelessness, covering:
• National trends and federal/local budget constraints.
• Identifying critical gaps in current services.
• Reviewing local root causes and discussing a practical 12-month roadmap.

Don't miss this chance to engage in real solutions for our community.

Reserve your spot now at: https://shorturl.at/e4JyU

One year after Trump imposed tariffs, Texas small businesses are facing rising costs, tighter cash flow, and slower growth.

These pressures don’t stop at the business level—they lead to higher prices for consumers, reduced services, and slower local economic growth across Texas communities.

At a time when Texans need relief from rising costs, policies that increase financial strain are moving in the wrong direction.

Texas Republicans are inserting right-wing religious dogma into the public school curriculum. Indoctrinating children with religious and one-sided worldviews is how authoritarian political movements push their agenda.

An Open Education Resources Advisory Board composed of qualified experts should exist to provide a curriculum that teaches history truthfully and accurately, not a version of history designed to please political leaders.

To read the proposed curriculum, scan QR code or visit:
https://shorturl.at/iNd2y

Congress, not the President, has the authority to declare war.

Americans are dying, civilians are being killed, and families are paying the price.

Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority to declare war before more lives are lost.

Thanks to widespread public pushback, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has removed large sections from its border wall proposal.

However, the threat remains. Portions of Big Bend Ranch State Park are still on the table for construction. A wall here would devastate the natural landscape, sever vital wildlife corridors, and hurt the local tourism that sustains our communities.

We’ve made a difference—now let’s finish the job. Keep the pressure on Congress and tell them to completely remove Big Bend from their border wall proposal.

Go to this link to find out who represents you: https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

Join me in celebrating Small Business Saturday! I cosponsored legislation making the first Saturday of every month Small Business Saturday.

Our March 2026 Small Business of the Month is La Calle Doce! They have been serving incredible Mexican seafood since 1981.

📍 Location: 1925 Skillman St., Dallas, TX 75206
⏰ Hours:
* Sun-Thu: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
* Fri & Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Small Business Saturday reminds us to shop local and support the Dallas economy.

TODAY IS THE DAY, TEXAS!
It’s the final day to cast your ballot in the March 3 Primary Election. Every vote counts in shaping our local and state leadership, so don’t sit this one out!
📍 Know Before You Go:
• Where to Vote: Today, you must vote at your assigned polling location.
• Find Your Spot: Use the Dallas County official lookup to find exactly where you need to go:
👉 Dallas County Polling Place Finder (https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/election/march-3-primary-election/)
• The Golden Rule: As long as you are in line by 7:00 PM, you are legally entitled to vote. Stay in line!

Bring a valid photo ID and make your mark on the future of Texas. Let’s get it done! 🇺🇸

Today is your last chance to vote early. Arrive to the polling location by 7pm in order to cast your vote. To find a polling location visit dallascountyvotes.org or scan QR code in image.