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HOUSTON - Police have been called to a federal building in Downtown Houston after someone in the building reportedly received a suspicious envelope.
Crews are on the scene of the Mickey Leland Federal Building on Smith Street and St. Joseph Parkway, just after the I-45 exit.
Sources tell FOX 26 the envelope was sent to Senator Ted Cruz's office, which is located inside the building.
What they're saying:
Senator Ted Cruz responded to the incident on X saying, "This afternoon, my Houston office received a suspicious piece of mail containing a white powder substance. The FBI, Houston Police and Fire Department, and U.S. Capitol Police responded swiftly. I am grateful to law enforcement for their professionalism and to my dedicated team members, who work tirelessly on behalf of Texans. This incident is deeply concerning. Attempts to intimidate your political opponents have no place in our country."
Suspicious envelope at Downtown Houston federal building
What we know:
The Houston Fire Department confirmed that they were also called to the building at around 3:45 p.m.
No other details are available at this time.
This is a developing news report. We will update when more information is available.
The Source: Information from the Houston Police and Fire Departments and a statement from Senator Ted Cruz on X.