The Brief: Top Texas News for March 30, 2011
With the big vote on massive budget cuts two days away, the pressure may be getting to some House Republicans. 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: Top Texas Headlines for March 29, 2011
Your afternoon reading: lawsuit filed over lethal injection drug; health reform bills get positive reception in committee; analysis shows fiscal impact of gambling bills Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 29, 2011
The deck may now be stacked against the legalization of gambling in Texas, thanks to one state senator. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 28, 2011
Your afternoon reading: the budget and state employees; the fate of the Sugar Land prison; how a change to military voting law could alter elections in Texas Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 28, 2011
This week, we may find out just how hard the budget ax will swing — and who's doing the swinging. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 25, 2011
Your afternoon reading: more budget analysis fallout; small businesses could lose tax break; UT alumni defend research Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 25, 2011
Hundreds of thousands of job losses in Texas after budget cuts? Republican leaders say it could be worse. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 24, 2011
Your afternoon reading: committee votes to reduce health care cuts; study says budget could force hundreds of thousands of layoffs; judge's decision could impact voter ID Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 24, 2011
After more than 11 hours of draining debate, and years of Republican-led efforts, a voter ID bill appears headed toward the governor's desk. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 23, 2011
Your afternoon reading: voter ID debate under way; House budget passed without debate; Perry fined $1,500 for ethics violation Full Story
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