Sen. Ted Cruz speaks on platform at Liberty Gene Marrano March 23, 2015 1 min read Sen Ted Cruz He’s the first to make it official – U.S. Texas Senator Ted Cruz announced on-line he will seek the Republican nomination for the Presidency in 20-16 … then he spoke about his platform today at Liberty University … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New Bedford County search underway for sisters missing 40 yearsNext: Bloodhounds, helicopter join search for 5-year-old boy Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025