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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.
Your evening reading: Perry hits Washington, promotes GOP governors in new ad for nonprofit group; Hegar touts "support for the unborn" in first campaign video; broad support for water measure in new UT/TT Poll Full Story
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While fiscal negotiations inched forward over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz held the spotlight. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cruz confronts Obama at White House meeting; GOP lieutenant governor candidates clash again over Patrick ad; Cruz heckled at Values Voter Summit Full Story
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A down-ballot dispute over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants has spilled into the governor's race. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cruz supports six-week debt ceiling hike; Republicans to hold fundraiser for Texas Women's Health Program; federal government to fine West plant company Full Story
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More than a week into the government shutdown, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn sees a potential end in sight. Full Story
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Your evening reading: national Republicans launch Hispanic outreach effort in Texas; Battleground Texas moving key staffers to Fort Worth; TxDOT may get extra funding for damaged roads Full Story
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With the politics of the government shutdown still engulfing Washington, immigration has managed to edge its way back into the spotlight — if only briefly. Full Story
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Ahead of a November election that will include a ballot measure on state spending for water infrastructure, the Tribune and In the Flow are pleased to present a conversation with Carlos Rubinstein and state Rep. Jim Keffer. Full Story
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Your evening reading: national Democrats to use Cruz against Republicans in 2014; Tea Party activist Lisa Fritsch joins governor's race; senator says government shutdown impeding West probe Full Story
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