The congressman joins a handful of House Republicans who insist they’ll fund the government only when they get deep spending cuts and harsh border-control measures that have no chance of passing the Senate.
A Democratic senator from Colorado lambasted Cruz for his ”crocodile tears” on the Senate floor.
As the partial government shutdown stretches toward a second pay period with no money, we spoke to Texas members of Congress about their pay.
After years of photo op visits from Democrats and Republicans alike, McAllen mayor Jim Darling and others hope to highlight the region's dynamism and interconnectedness with Mexico.
Volunteers and others step in to help maintain Big Bend, the San Antonio missions, and other beloved sites, but fears about lasting damage grow as the impasse drags on.
From affordable housing to Border Patrol, the shutdown is causing problems all over the state.
Senator Cruz set the stage for a 2013 federal shutdown with a dramatic reading of Green Eggs and Ham. Now, he’s quiet.
