Month: October 2004

Associated Press

In fight over proposed Cowboys stadium, some ask: Where’s Jerry?

October 31, 2004, Sunday, BC cycle In fight over proposed Cowboys stadium, some ask: Where’s Jerry? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional; Sports News LENGTH: 916 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas Where’s Jerry? In a $5 million-plus blitz to persuade Arlington voters to approve a new Dallas Cowboys stadium in a referendum Tuesday, supporters have touted the benefits of luring … Continue reading In fight over proposed Cowboys stadium, some ask: Where’s Jerry?

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Associated Press

Texans fight for popular votes in Bush’s home state

Texans fight for popular votes in Bush’s home state BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 911 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas This is a red state. End of story. No need for President Bush or John Kerry to campaign in Texas. Yet, even as the national campaigns focus on key battleground states, activists wage a grassroots war here in Bush Country and in other places … Continue reading Texans fight for popular votes in Bush’s home state

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Associated Press

Crawford, Texas, rallies behind Bush after hometown paper endorses Kerry

The Associated Press October 12, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle Crawford, Texas, rallies behind Bush after hometown paper endorses Kerry BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 630 words DATELINE: CRAWFORD, Texas Signs at the bank, the cafe and the Bottlinger Grain bins all declare Crawford – the proud home of the president’s ranch – as “Bush Country.” So when the … Continue reading Crawford, Texas, rallies behind Bush after hometown paper endorses Kerry

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From TV sermons to book, pastor’s influence grows with flock

October 2, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle From TV sermons to book, pastor’s influence grows with flock BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 944 words DATELINE: HOUSTON On their first date, Joel Osteen and his future bride, Victoria, went out to watch a Houston Rockets basketball game at the team’s home, then called The Summit. Two decades later, the … Continue reading From TV sermons to book, pastor’s influence grows with flock

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