TSU students told ABC13's Tom Abrahams earlier Monday that hosting the debate is bringing a great opportunity to the historically black college.
Democratic debate presents TSU with historic opportunity
Houston can make or break some Democratic campaigns
For the 10 Democratic candidates in the debate, some are hoping to get a competitive edge in the Bayou City.
The latest ABC News/Washington Post poll shows Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren with the highest support. But Warren has the most momentum, gaining six points since July.
For other Democrats, it seems do or die as polls show some of the candidates losing traction.
Presidential hopefuls make their way to Houston for debate
WHAT TO KNOW: HOUSTON DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Houston connection
Some Houstonians might be surprised to learn one of the Democratic candidates has some roots in the city.
Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren often refers to a commuter college on the campaign trail. She said the affordable tuition, $50 a semester, offered her a chance in life.
Warren doesn't mention the school by name, but the Democratic candidate is speaking about the University of Houston.
Elizabeth Warren got her start at University of Houston
Andrew Yang supporters looking for momentum in Houston
While Sen. Warren has enjoyed a boost in the polls, supporters of Andrew Yang are hoping the Bayou City is kind to their candidate.
Ling Luo, founder of the Asian American Democratic Club, is hosting Yang in her Richmond area home Monday night.
For Luo and others in the Asian American community, getting Yang's message out to a wider audience is more important than ever.
Andrew Yang brings economic message to Houston