Senior citizens sue city over religious freedom

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A11 of The Washington Post. October 27, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Senior citizens sue city over religious freedom BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 717 words DATELINE: BALCH SPRINGS, Texas For years, senior citizens gathered at the Balch Springs Community Center on Monday mornings to enjoy a gray-haired gospel band known as “Silver … Continue reading Senior citizens sue city over religious freedom

Texas town prepares for long day of funerals

October 16, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle Texas town prepares for long day of funerals BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 719 words DATELINE: ELDORADO, Texas This grieving West Texas town will overflow with tears Friday as seven of the eight senior citizens killed in a church bus crash are laid to rest. Three of the five funerals set for Friday – including combined services … Continue reading Texas town prepares for long day of funerals