The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 9, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry's glass-half-full view of the state's affairs was on full, defiant display on Tuesday. Full Story
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David Muto
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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.
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 8, 2011
Your afternoon reading: State of the State wrap-up, Historical Commission controversy and prison cuts Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 8, 2011
The talk of budget woes may be inescapable, but don't expect gloom from Gov. Rick Perry during his State of the State speech today. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 7, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Texas faces lawsuits over education cuts; bill targets "sexting"; and El Paso nears end of water crisis Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 7, 2011
The causes may have been explained away, but the fallout from last week's rolling blackouts may just be heating up. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Feb. 4, 2011
Your afternoon reading: abortion sonogram hearings set for next week; Anchia's plum Super Bowl seat; and a Texas congressman's own budget woes Full Story
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 4, 2011
Heat sounds good right about now, but not the kind the Gov. Rick Perry's taking. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 3, 2011
Your afternoon reading: good news for Donna Howard, Huckabee in border spat, and a Perry appointee's political history raises questions Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 3, 2011
Reading this on a device tethered to an electrical outlet? Thank your lucky stars. Also, thank Mexico. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 2, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry going to CPAC; House committee assignments likely coming next week; Capitol security still making some nervous Full Story
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