The Brief: Top Texas News for March 16, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry conceded on Tuesday that it may be raining, but he's not putting the umbrella all the way up. 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 15, 2011
Your afternoon reading: tentative deal to tap Rainy Day Fund struck; Perry making robocalls for conservative group; Senate approves "Choose Life" license plates Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 15, 2011
The scuffle over tapping the Rainy Day Fund took an awkward turn on Monday. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 14, 2011
Your afternoon reading: for once, some good budget news; SBOE member cleared of allegations; why DeLay judge recused himself Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 14, 2011
Thousands of demonstrators descended on the Capitol on Saturday to loudly protest $10 billion in education cuts. But now what? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: another Perry nominee lacks votes for confirmation; Mike Leach wants the Legislature's help; lawmakers file last-minute spate of abortion bills Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 11, 2011
A hearing on Thursday, largely meant to look into use of the Rainy Day Fund, played host to drama pitting House lawmakers against Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 10, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Pitts vs. Perry battle over budget heats up; state worker furlough bill introduced; more Texas vs. California Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for March 10, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, addressing education cuts on Wednesday, had one message for districts facing layoffs: Don't shoot the messenger. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 9, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry says state shouldn't be blamed for teacher layoffs; Craddick's condition said to not be serious; bill would close Youth Commission Full Story
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