The Brief: Feb. 1, 2013
Is Ted Cruz, less than a month into his Senate career, already rubbing off on John Cornyn? 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 Calendar
Key meetings and events for the coming week. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 31, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz aggressive at Hagel confirmation hearing; Straus announces House committee assignments; poll shows Clinton competitive in Texas Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 31, 2013
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday threw cold water on speculation about a potential 2014 showdown with one of his political allies. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 30, 2013
Your evening reading: if Perry seeks re-election, Abbott won't run against him, governor says; poll shows Texans supportive of assault weapons ban, divided on Cornyn; Dell foundation to donate $50 million for UT medical school Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 30, 2013
Largely devoid of any conservative red meat, Gov. Rick Perry's State of the State address may have offered some clues to his political future. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 29, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry's State of the State avoids hot topics; Cornyn, Cruz vote against Kerry's confirmation; poll shows Perry vulnerable in 2014 Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 29, 2013
A major new federal immigration proposal has corralled bipartisan support, but Texas Republicans aren't biting. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 28, 2013
Your evening reading: Texans react to senators' immigration plan; report urges state to expand Medicaid; Boy Scouts may end ban on gay leaders Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 28, 2013
The immigration debate about to descend on Washington has already pushed U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz into the spotlight. Full Story
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