David Muto

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.

Past Contributions

The Brief: Sept. 16, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 16, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court's surprising decision to halt the execution of a Texas death row inmate threatens to thrust Gov. Rick Perry's death penalty record into the center of the presidential race. Full Story

Credit: Supreme Court of the United States
The Midday Brief: Sept. 15, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 15, 2011

Your afternoon reading: reprieve sought ahead of execution scheduled for tonight; Perry returns to Iowa with newly assembled political team; why Perry's debate showings haven't hurt him Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
The Brief: Sept. 15, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 15, 2011

Rick Perry returns to Iowa today with a major order of business: vanquish Michele Bachmann. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
The Midday Brief: Sept. 14, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 14, 2011

Your afternoon reading: Perry talks faith at Liberty University; governor's office halts email destruction; Perry to meet with Donald Trump Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
The Brief: Sept. 14, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 14, 2011

Four years later, Gov. Rick Perry's failed HPV vaccine mandate — one of the most controversial moves of his career — has roared back to life. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
The Midday Brief: Sept. 13, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 13, 2011

Your afternoon reading: Perry says he was "taken aback" by debate audience; renewed controversy over HPV vaccine dogs Perry; Ron Paul's turn to get animated Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
The Brief: Sept. 13, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 13, 2011

While protecting his right flank on Monday night, Gov. Rick Perry may have exposed his left. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
The Midday Brief: Sept. 12, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 12, 2011

Your afternoon reading: Jindal to endorse Perry; pro-Ron Paul PAC knocks "pretty boys"; Perry tones down Social Security rhetoric in op-ed Full Story

Credit: Muliadi Soenaryo
The Brief: Sept. 12, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 12, 2011

A fading Michele Bachmann, looking to reignite her campaign, has painted a target on Rick Perry. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
The Midday Brief: Sept. 9, 2011

By David Muto Sept. 9, 2011

Your afternoon reading: Paul says Perry didn't threaten him; two House freshmen not running for re-election; Perry to attend Florida straw poll Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman