The Brief: May 4, 2012
The U.S. Senate race cooled briefly at a candidate forum Thursday night. 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 Evening Brief: May 3, 2012
Your evening reading: U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan to speak at Texas GOP convention; UT regents back tuition hikes, medical school development; Medina calls for end to property tax Full Story
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The Brief: May 3, 2012
Tonight, the Democrats vying for Kay Bailey Hutchison's U.S. Senate seat may finally steal a sliver of the spotlight. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 2, 2012
Your evening reading: state's largest business group joins school finance suit; Perry says God forgives people for their "oops" moments; help offered from Midland in Chinese dissident's escape Full Story
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The Brief: May 2, 2012
A major resignation has become the latest chapter in the state's high-profile debates over public education. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 1, 2012
Your evening reading: state's education commissioner to resign in July; federal court stays Planned Parenthood ruling; Texas wind farm study stirs controversy Full Story
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The Brief: May 1, 2012
Planned Parenthood scored a rare, if brief, victory in Texas on Monday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 30, 2012
Your evening reading: EPA official resigns in wake of "crucify" comments; judge orders state to maintain Women's Health Program; Leppert launching multimillion-dollar ad push Full Story
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The Brief: April 30, 2012
The intensifying ad war in the U.S. Senate race sparked another war within the race on Friday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 27, 2012
Your evening reading: pro-Dewhurst Super PAC ad calls Cruz, Leppert "too liberal"; Amazon, state settle sales tax fight; UT-El Paso gets tentative approval to host boxing match Full Story
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