Ted Cruz posed for photos with supporters next to his campaign bus in downtown Waxahachie – a historic square complete with quaint shops and a storied, almost mythical-looking courthouse. The city is the seat of conservative Ellis County,

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met for their only debate, trading attacks over abortion and immigration in a closely watched race that could help determine which party wins control of the U.

The debate proved combative from start to finish, with Cruz and Allred trading barbs on nearly every issue that came up.