Whether or not his keynote speech lived up to the hype, Julián Castro on Tuesday night planted his foot firmly on the national stage.
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 Evening Brief: Sept. 4, 2012
Your evening reading: hype surrounding Castro’s speech continues to build; Women’s Health Program hearing draws impassioned testimony; Parker, Van de Putte address Texas delegates in Charlotte
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The Brief: Sept. 4, 2012
With Julián Castro just hours away from making his national debut, some Texas Democrats say their comeback begins tonight.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 30, 2012
Your evening reading: Texas’ voter ID law struck down; Perry addresses Texas delegates in Tampa; insurance commissioner controversy sparks a fight
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The Brief: Aug. 30, 2012
Gov. Rick Perry may have his eye on 2014 and beyond, but if Texans at the Republican National Convention are any indication, he might have trouble drumming up support.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 29, 2012
Your evening reading: Texas delegates hear from Santorum, George P. Bush; California overtakes Texas in job creation; Cruz not ready to support Perry 2016 bid
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The Brief: Aug. 29, 2012
Texans briefly commanded the attention of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, but a burst of political news back home threatened to upstage them.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 28, 2012
Your evening reading: state’s redistricting maps struck down; Dewhurst says he’ll run for re-election; Romney supporters pass new rules over objections of Paul backers
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The Brief: Aug. 28, 2012
As Tropical Storm Isaac skirted their convention, Republicans in Tampa narrowly avoided another storm: a Ron Paul revolt.
