Past Contributions

• The Evening Brief: Jan. 4, 2012

  By David Muto Jan. 4, 2013

  Your evening reading: eight Texas Republicans vote against Sandy relief bill; Cornyn open to government shutdown in debt ceiling debate; Joaquin Castro elected president of freshman Democratic class Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 4, 2013

  By David Muto Jan. 4, 2013

  State Rep. David Simpson may be braving an uphill battle in the speaker's race, but now he's doing so with two more supporters at his side. Full Story 

• The Evening Brief: Jan. 3, 2013

  By David Muto Jan. 3, 2013

  Your evening reading: Cruz, new Texas congressmen sworn in; Gohmert votes for Allen West for speaker; TxDOT suspends use of road signs for gun shows Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 3, 2013

  By David Muto Jan. 3, 2013

  The end of the "fiscal cliff" drama has provoked a round of hand-wringing among Texas Republicans in Congress. Full Story 

• The Evening Brief: Jan. 2, 2013

  By David Muto Jan. 2, 2013

  Your evening reading: fiscal cliff deal leaves Texas Republicans stewing; congressman-elect says he won't vote for Boehner; Simmons' PAC fined over illegal donations Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 2, 2013

  By David Muto Jan. 2, 2013

  The all-consuming "fiscal cliff" saga came to a dramatic end late Tuesday with a deal that won the support of only a handful of Texas Republicans. Full Story 

• The Calendar

  By David Muto Dec. 28, 2012

  Key meetings and events for the coming week. Full Story 

• The Evening Brief: Dec. 21, 2012

  By David Muto Dec. 21, 2012

  Your evening reading: Perry issues 14 pardons; Texas' unemployment rate lowest since 2008; judge rules against Texas in Women's Health Program case Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 21, 2012

  By David Muto Dec. 21, 2012

  A controversial blog post has injected some energy into a relatively subdued speaker's race. Full Story 

• The Calendar

  By David Muto Dec. 21, 2012

  Key meetings and events for the coming week. Full Story