Senator Ted Cruz is in a surprisingly competitive race in Texas as recent polls appear to indicate his Democratic opponent is gaining traction. Texas has historically been a solidly Republican state,

But the latest poll from Morning Consult, which describes itself as a “global decision intelligence company,” is the first to have Allred ahead, according to Allred’s campaign and a roundup of polls from 538.

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his Democratic challenger in November, Rep. Colin Allred, have agreed to debate each other next month, and a new poll suggests Cruz had better bring his A game for that matchup.

Texas Longhorns redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning started the first game of his college career against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on Saturday, a 51-3 win at DKR-Texas Memorial

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