The Brief: July 6, 2011
Despite objections from the Obama administration, Texas appears ready to execute the man at the center of a death penalty case that has raised international furor. Full Story
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David Muto
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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.
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The Midday Brief: July 5, 2011
Your afternoon reading: more Perry vs. Bush; Dan Patrick's reservations about a U.S. Senate run; Willie Nelson pot case not over Full Story
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The Brief: July 5, 2011
Rick Perry's rapport with conservative Christians is no secret. But the governor may have friends in higher places than once thought. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: June 20, 2011
Your afternoon reading: TWIA bill stalls in committee; Simpson wants anti-groping bill on special-session agenda; Texans in Congress pushing Perry to run Full Story
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The Brief: June 20, 2011
In the end, Rick Perry's big decision may hinge on one simple question: Does he have enough time? Full Story
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The Circus is Coming
Brace yourselves. There's still a possibility it won't happen, but brace yourselves nevertheless, because in some ways it’s happening already. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: June 17, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry's visit to The Wall Street Journal; Obama extends National Guard troop deployments along border; Texas Republicans decide against straw poll Full Story
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The Brief: June 17, 2011
What looked to be a small special-session victory for Democrats unraveled on Thursday. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: June 16, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Republicans reverse Democrats' Rainy Day win; the Ten Best/Worst writers explain themselves; Perry polling in single digits in Texas survey Full Story
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The Brief: June 16, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry's swing through the U.S. this week has left some Texas Democrats — still holed up in Austin — less than enthused. Full Story
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