The Brief: Oct. 11, 2012
Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday spelled trouble for the University of Texas at Austin's affirmative action policy. 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 Evening Brief: Oct. 10, 2012
Your evening reading: Supreme Court hears oral arguments in UT case; agency says Armstrong played key role in doping program; DeLay's attorneys take appeal to court Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 10, 2012
With its admissions process set to go before the Supreme Court this morning, the University of Texas got a boost of support on Tuesday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 9, 2012
Your evening reading: leaders of minority groups voice support for UT ahead of court arguments; body of slain cartel leader reportedly stolen; Sadler running to the left of Obama, Cruz says Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 9, 2012
With the start of early voting less than two weeks away, a crucial deadline dawns today. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 8, 2012
Your evening reading: what happens if UT loses at the Supreme Court; Castro still stumping for Obama; Central Texas school district to offer domestic-partner benefits Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 8, 2012
National attention will turn to Texas this week as the Supreme Court takes up the highest-profile case of its new term. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 5, 2012
Your evening reading: Texas Republicans cast doubt on new unemployment numbers; university presidents call for more research money; new Lampson ad focuses on job creation Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 5, 2012
Three months out from the 2013 session, a shuffling of committee chairmanships has jolted the Legislature's upper chamber. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 4, 2012
Your evening reading: Dewhurst shuffles Senate committee chairs; Zaffirini "not disheartened" at loss of higher education role; Medicaid fraud force nabs 38 in Texas Full Story
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