Hitting the Trail in the 3rd District

Steven in front of the Houston Courthouse

Our campaign has officially started! As I move throughout the 3rd District, I am so grateful for the opportunity to meet more of my neighbors. The next several months will be a long road with many doors knocked, smiles shared, and hands shaken, but I am ready for it.

April 25th was a busy and beautiful Saturday. We started at the Houston Spring Flywheel Festival and Car Show—my first time attending, but definitely not my last! My son James is a welder by trade and incredibly mechanically inclined. While I might not share his talent for tinkering, I really enjoyed seeing the impressive skill and dedication it takes to keep those vintage cars running beautifully.

As a bit of a history buff, I also loved visiting the Chickasaw County Heritage Museum. I'm a big fan of the Blues, so learning that Bukka White was a native of Chickasaw County was a great find. (If you are interested in his story, my friend Matt Wymer directed a fantastic documentary about his life called "Becoming Bukka".)

In the afternoon, my daughter, Mary and I headed to the Double Decker Arts Festival. It’s one of my absolute favorite events, and we’ve attended almost every year. I was thrilled to pick up a print from local artist Chris Certion and catch up with new friends and familiar faces.

From the Community to the Courthouse

Enjoying these vibrant community events always reminds me exactly why I do the work I do every week: to keep our district safe.

Most of the day-to-day work of the court is routine, but behind every case is a real impact on our community. Our court system is designed to provide criminal defendants an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions, but just as importantly, it exists to hold violators accountable and ensure that victims' rights are fiercely protected.

This week, I prosecuted two intense cases where the victims bravely came forward to give their impact statements. Listening to a victim tell their story is often emotional and cathartic, and it is a crucial part of the justice process. Thanks to their bravery and the hard work of local law enforcement, both individuals received significant prison sentences. One of those cases involved a child who had endured years of abuse. We cleared the courtroom of all unnecessary personnel to ensure she had the privacy and safety she needed to finally have her say.

Delivering justice requires a dedicated team, and I want to extend my gratitude to the folks who keep the system moving. On Tuesday, I visited the courthouse in Houston, where Circuit Court Clerk Cassandra Pulliam was a gracious host and introduced me to Chancery Court Clerk Sherry Bevels. The clerks handle the essential, day-to-day business of the court—from maintaining records to processing new complaints—and we couldn't do it without them.

This next week will include a visit to the Marshall County Courthouse, plenty of door knocking, and competing in the World Championship Barbecue Contest at Memphis in May. If you happen to be at the contest, come see me. I'll be with Hometown BBQ in the Whole Hog area, spot H323. Visit us at StevenJubera.com to stay up to date on our campaign.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you on the trail!

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