The Brief: April 3, 2012
Rick Perry the presidential candidate has re-emerged — in a new book making some controversial claims about his behavior on the campaign trail. Full Story
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.
Rick Perry the presidential candidate has re-emerged — in a new book making some controversial claims about his behavior on the campaign trail. Full Story
Your evening reading: Perry spokesman slams book claiming governor used painkillers to get through debates; anti-incumbent Super PAC targeting Joe Barton, Ralph Hall; prospect of further primary delays likely dashed Full Story
If Texas Republicans want to hold a presidential debate, they may have to do so without the race's front-runner. Full Story
Your evening reading: Texas Republican Party proposes presidential debate; Perry's campaign security costs still mounting; Justice Department targeting lawmakers' communications over voter ID Full Story
Texas officials' focus on Washington and health care reform moved a thousand miles west on Thursday — to Nebraska and "pink slime." Full Story
Your evening reading: Tejano monument unveiling draws huge crowds; Ron Paul roadies leave the campaign trail; candidate offers "personal tour" of district to Roger and Michael Williams Full Story
Riding high nationally, Mitt Romney on Wednesday arrived in Texas, where he still faces some challenges with Republican voters. Full Story
Your evening reading: Perry joins team of governors defending "pink slime"; Dewhurst adviser links Cruz to Soros; Democratic state lawmaker pushing to change Texas' Stand Your Ground law Full Story
Attorney General Greg Abbott delighted in an unexpectedly bruising day for the Obama administration at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Full Story
Your evening reading: Texas Republicans pleased with Supreme Court's questioning of health care law; Democrats slam Romney ahead of Texas visit; could Trayvon Martin-like case happen in Texas? Full Story