The Brief: Aug. 27, 2013
A controversial San Antonio ordinance has emerged as an early flash point in two key statewide races. Full Story
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.
A controversial San Antonio ordinance has emerged as an early flash point in two key statewide races. Full Story
This year, The Texas Tribune Festival is launching separate programming tracks for energy and the environment, meaning you'll have even more opportunities to hear from leaders on water- and energy-related issues. Full Story
Your evening reading: DPS documents show no evidence of excrement at abortion debate; Abbott opposes San Antonio nondiscrimination ordinance; in Austin, Pelosi calls Davis "brilliant" and "courageous" Full Story
A fiery debate on Saturday laid bare the enduring fight over the CSCOPE curriculum system. Full Story
Your evening reading: Cruz won't endorse Cornyn for re-election; transparency committee hires Hardin for impeachment investigation; Texas Supreme Court takes same-sex divorce cases Full Story
A new round of aggressive legal action has inflamed the simmering fight over voting rights between Texas and the Obama administration. Full Story
Your evening reading: Justice Department to sue Texas over voter ID law; UT System regents select new chairman; Pitts won't seek re-election Full Story
A flood of criticism rained down on Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst after the disclosure of a controversial phone call on Wednesday. Full Story
Your evening reading: police say Dewhurst asked to get relative out of jail; George P. Bush voices support for defunding Affordable Care Act; amid tension, UT regents convene for annual meeting Full Story
Turning the focus away from his birthplace, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday took his push to dismantle "Obamacare" on the road. Full Story