Despite the hand-wringing, the big day remained notably subdued.
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: Jan. 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Live, from the Capitol
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The Brief: Jan. 11, 2011
It’s here! 1/11/11. And, oh yeah, the Legislature’s back in town.
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 10, 2011
Your afternoon reading: the revenue estimate, Tom DeLay and more Kay Bailey Hutchison speculation
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The Brief: Jan. 10, 2011
Tomorrow’s the big day, but in terms of action, today might be bigger.
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 7, 2011
Your afternoon reading: gay divorce upheld; U.S. House to correct oath slip-up; Paul Krugman on Texas’ woes
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The Brief: Jan. 7, 2011
For some, the enemy of their enemy legislation may be their friend.
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 6, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Cameron Todd Willingham, Deepwater Horizon and a rude post-holiday awakening for education employees
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The Brief: Jan. 6, 2011
Already caught up in one fight, House Speaker Joe Straus now has another on his hands.
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 5, 2011
Your afternoon reading: the Republican Caucus; Arizona-style immigration policy in Texas looks unlikely, a study says; and a bid to rename the Railroad Commission
