July 2003: The Christian Chronicle

July 23, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle In rare move, disgruntled Catholics petition for Dallas bishop’s removal BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 836 words DATELINE: DALLAS Roman Catholic parishioners in Dallas – fed up with the fallout from the clerical sex abuse crisis – have taken the rare step of starting a petition drive that urges their bishop to … Continue reading July 2003: The Christian Chronicle

Bush touts health, wellness programs in visit to Dallas YMCA

The Associated Press State & Local Wire July 18, 2003, Friday, BC cycle Bush touts health, wellness programs in visit to Dallas YMCA BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 737 words DATELINE: DALLAS In town to fatten his campaign war chest, President Bush stopped at a Dallas YMCA on Friday to call attention to a different kind of … Continue reading Bush touts health, wellness programs in visit to Dallas YMCA

Click and buy: Internet becomes hot place for used car sales

The Associated Press July 18, 2003, Friday, BC cycle Click and buy: Internet becomes hot place for used car sales BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 809 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas Four years ago, Ken Topham viewed eBay as an online garage sale where hobbyists bid on Pez dispensers and eight-track players. The longtime car salesman never imagined making … Continue reading Click and buy: Internet becomes hot place for used car sales

Future of pet prairie dogs in limbo after monkeypox outbreak

June 13, 2003, Friday, BC cycle Future of pet prairie dogs in limbo after monkeypox outbreak BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 799 words DATELINE: DALLAS As rodents go, the prairie dog is Mr. Social. “This is a rodent that loves you and wants your attention,” said Ryan Blakley, owner of Walter’s World of Pets in Lubbock. “It’s not like a hamster that sits … Continue reading Future of pet prairie dogs in limbo after monkeypox outbreak

Blessing or blasphemy? Some businesses wear faith on their sleeves

July 3, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle Blessing or blasphemy? Some businesses wear faith on their sleeves BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Business News; State and Regional LENGTH: 766 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas A raspy voice blares from a CD player as Amen Gutter Systems owner Trey Snider and two helpers install rain gutters on a tree-shaded brick home in this Dallas … Continue reading Blessing or blasphemy? Some businesses wear faith on their sleeves