The Brief: Sept. 1, 2011
Details of last weekend's pivotal closed-door meeting between Gov. Rick Perry and a group of high-power social conservatives have surfaced. Full Story
David Muto was the editor of TribTalk, The Texas Tribune's opinion page. He is also the Tribune's copy editor. A Richardson native, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned degrees in journalism and Spanish.
Details of last weekend's pivotal closed-door meeting between Gov. Rick Perry and a group of high-power social conservatives have surfaced. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Obama cabinet member knocks Texas job creation; A&M says it's leaving the Big 12; Fed Up!, the TribNotes edition Full Story
A federal judge's ruling has thrust abortion into the Texas spotlight alongside Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Romney, in San Antonio, jabs at Perry; poll shows Perry with commanding lead in South Carolina; Napolitano rejects Perry's request for $350 million Full Story
Gov. Rick Perry on Monday hinted at what his foreign policy as president might look like. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Perry sticks to "Ponzi scheme" claim; why Perry's like Bill Clinton; a closer look at Texas jobs Full Story
Texas will play host this week to the quietly escalating battle between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Perry signs anti-gay-marriage pledge; Patrick leaning toward lieutenant governor run; Texas Supreme Court OKs strip club tax Full Story
Rick Perry's swipe at Mitt Romney on Thursday revealed the careful line both candidates will have to walk on health care reform. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Perry calls health care a "huge problem" for Romney; more federal health reform money coming Texas' way; UT regents approve major reform plan Full Story