This Week in Texas examines Ted Cruz's reelection campaign, state energy exports, and a Houston drug bust. Plus, a profile featuring the Chronicle's first Black female news columnist.

A routine traffic stop in Ruskin turned into a major drug bust when deputies discovered methamphetamine, pills, and over $12,000 in cash hidden inside a suspect’s vehicle.

Authorities arrested a Houston man in Tyler County with more than 2,00 grams of drugs, a gun, and cash during a traffic stop.

A Houston drug bust left four men in jail after Texas DPS troopers announced the fentanyl lab raid at Speedy Slingshot Rentals in the Carverdale area.

A routine traffic stop in Cabot on Sunday morning turned into a major drug bust after police say they discovered large quantities of narcotics and a stolen firearm.

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office announced two major drug busts – one of which was years in the making. NTXCIU performed both busts.

Crime Nearly 300 pounds of marijuana seized during North Texas traffic stop During a traffic stop for expired tags, a Lewisville police officer made a major drug bust.