Greg Groogan

TEXAS - 34 days and counting until Texas chooses a U.S. Senator, and by nearly all accounts, the race between incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Collin Allred is a tight one.

In a surprising turn, Houston Mayor John Whitmire secured a $50 million grant from state leaders for disaster debris removal, preventing a proposed tax increase while addressing the city's pressing budget needs.

In a fiery debate, Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Colin Allred tackled pressing issues like inflation, democracy, and transgender rights, with both vying for voter support in the final stretch before the election.

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Houston's 800 Middle Street low-income complex, following long-standing public concern over its location near hazardous waste sites.

The Brief HOUSTON - It's the second week of heavy early voting at the bustling Houston Community College campus on the West Loop.

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred sat down to make one last push to voters in the final few days of their campaigns.

HOUSTON - In a Texas election with multiple story lines, the mass defection of Latinos from the Democratic ranks into the Trump and Cruz fold may well prove the most consequential.

The Brief HOUSTON - More than a month after the defeat of Houston ISD's $4.4 Billion bond proposal, vocal opposition aimed at the District's State appointed superintendent Mike Miles appears to be intensifying.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire promises to clear public spaces of homeless encampments, offering resources while ensuring that those on the streets receive the help they need, including mental health and addiction treatment.

As Sen. Ted Cruz gets ready for his third term in the U.S. Senate, he shared his goals for the future of Texas and the country. He also expects Latinos' shift to the GOP in Texas continue.