The news Sunday night of Osama bin Laden’s killing drew jubilation and solemn reflection nationwide, and at home here in Texas.
David Muto
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: April 29, 2011
Your afternoon reading: budget could hit Senate on Monday; Zaffirini may let higher ed bill die; House committee OKs yacht tax break
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The Brief: April 29, 2011
Comptroller Susan Combs, whose office exposed the Social Security numbers and other data of millions of Texans, struck a decidedly new tone Thursday.
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The Midday Brief: April 28, 2011
Your afternoon reading: top redistricting fight moments; the U.S. Senate money race; Ogden says budget may have to wait until next week
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The Brief: April 28, 2011
After a 16-hour debate that stretched past 2 a.m. this morning, House lawmakers gave early approval to a map that would reshape their political districts.
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The Midday Brief: April 27, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Wentworth tries to revive campus carry; Berman unsatisfied with Obama’s birth certificate; counting inmates
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The Brief: April 27, 2011
The Senate will soon take up a budget bill with one proposal that has garnered some high-powered opposition.
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The Midday Brief: April 26, 2011
Your afternoon reading: attorneys target Combs; Patrick says he’s got abortion sonogram votes; how far can Ron Paul go?
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The Brief: April 26, 2011
A seemingly benign piece of legislation, up for debate in the House today, has exposed an unlikely rift among lawmakers.
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The Midday Brief: April 25, 2011
Your afternoon reading: ad campaign pushing for leaner budget; transgender marriage rights targeted; House to take up class size
