The Evening Brief: July 26, 2013
Your evening reading: Legislature closer to transportation funding deal; Republicans fire more criticism at Obama administration over voting rights move; federal court sides against Texas in EPA case 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 Brief: July 26, 2013
The debate over voting rights in Texas took a new turn on Thursday as the Obama administration forcefully entered the fight. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 25, 2013
Your evening reading: Republicans slam Obama administration over Texas voting law push; Davis in D.C. for fundraisers; no deal yet on road funding Full Story
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The Brief: July 25, 2013
Stalled negotiations over a transportation deal have pushed the Legislature to the brink of yet another special session. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 24, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott, Planned Parenthood reach $1.4 million settlement; Perry to deliver keynote at Americans for Prosperity conference; poll shows Hispanics dissatisfied with Republicans on immigration Full Story
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The Brief: July 24, 2013
As the governor's race awaits a Democratic entrant, the contours of other key down-ballot contests are beginning to take shape. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 23, 2013
Your evening reading: Branch announces bid for attorney general; Huckabee endorses Patrick for lieutenant governor; Democrats score influx of cash after filibuster. Full Story
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The Brief: July 23, 2013
The latest churn of the presidential rumor mill has pundits wondering: How far could Ted Cruz go in 2016? Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 22, 2013
Your evening reading: Pauken still pushing for debates with Abbott; Cruz's father says son was "destined" by God; Peña says he was mistreated during recent traffic stop. Full Story
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The Brief: July 22, 2013
A conspicuous visit to Iowa has sparked a new round of speculation about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's political ambitions. Full Story
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