Barnes says he’s ashamed for getting Bush into Texas Guard

The Associated Press State & Local Wire August 28, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Barnes says he’s ashamed for getting Bush into Texas Guard BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 795 words DATELINE: DALLAS In a video posted on the Internet, former Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes said he is “more ashamed at myself than I’ve ever been” because … Continue reading Barnes says he’s ashamed for getting Bush into Texas Guard

Arlington voters to decide whether Cowboys stadium worth expense

The Associated Press State & Local Wire August 24, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle Arlington voters to decide whether Cowboys stadium worth expense BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional; Sports News LENGTH: 754 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas As America’s Team bids to become Arlington’s team, Mayor Robert Cluck insists he’s not enamored by the star on the Dallas Cowboys’ helmet. … Continue reading Arlington voters to decide whether Cowboys stadium worth expense

People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote?

People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 715 words DATELINE: AUSTIN, Texas Just a few miles from George W. Bush’s former office at the state Capitol, a panel of religious experts Tuesday weighed a question with relevance to many people of faith: How would Jesus vote? It’s a complex question that can’t … Continue reading People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote?

Children of two Holocaust survivors find each other, and find answers

Children of two Holocaust survivors find each other, and find answers SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 1480 words EDITOR’S NOTE – On Thursday, George Lucius Salton, author of “The 23rd Psalm: A Holocaust Memoir,” addresses the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which liberated him from a concentration camp in 1945. His message, at the 82nd Airborne Division Association convention in Reno, Nev., is: “You ended the long … Continue reading Children of two Holocaust survivors find each other, and find answers

Finally home, MIA laid to rest after four decades

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — After 38 years, Chief Master Sgt. Luther L. Rose’s long road home from the Vietnam War — and his family’s excruciating wait to say goodbye — finally ended Friday. A special operations C-130 Hercules roared overhead in a flying tribute as an Air Force honor guard placed Rose’s flag-draped coffin at the feet of his … Continue reading Finally home, MIA laid to rest after four decades

Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics

August 2, 2004, Monday, BC cycle Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 770 words DATELINE: DALLAS President Bush on Tuesday will appeal to a key segment of voters who could help him in crucial swing states: Roman Catholics. Bush is scheduled to address the annual international convention of the Knights … Continue reading Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics