The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 23, 2011
The budget shortfall might be inspiring Texans to hedge their bets. 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 Feb. 22, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Ron Paul money bomb brings in $700,000; acquittal concludes youth prison abuse case; abortion sonograms head to the House Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 22, 2011
Does Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst have the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in the bag? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 21, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Advanced Placement incentives, the budget shortfall and 1987, and one House member's immigration solution Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 21, 2011
As the trend goes, and as the newest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll confirms, Texans want it both ways with budget cuts. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 18, 2011
Your afternoon reading: attorney general goes after voter fraud; lawmakers find a little common ground; and for Wisconsin lawmakers, a Senate Democrat offers up some sex advice (you read that right) Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 18, 2011
Large Hispanic population growth was expected, but new census figures could signal more than just a sea change in Texas. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 17, 2011
Your afternoon reading: census data trickles in; Cornyn-led committee wants dirt on Napolitano; abortion sonogram debate continues in the Senate Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 17, 2011
It's not Obamacare, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Wednesday of new state health care legislation, virtually ensuring comparisons. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 16, 2011
Your afternoon reading: health care bills unveiled, a lawmaker takes aim at sanctuary cities, and a Republican floats a tax Full Story
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