Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

Bobby Ross Jr. is an award-winning journalist who has reported from all 50 states and 20 countries.
Associated Press

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

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Like father, like son? Two Ed Youngs, two Texas megachurches

The Associated Press State & Local Wire June 26, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Like father, like son? Two Ed Youngs, two Texas megachurches BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1427 words DATELINE: GRAPEVINE, Texas On a recent Sunday morning, Ed Young titled his sermon “RPM,” for Recognizing Potential Mates. The hip, 43-year-old pastor arrived on stage driving a … Continue reading Like father, like son? Two Ed Youngs, two Texas megachurches

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Associated Press

Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country

June 23, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 774 words DATELINE: COLLEYVILLE, Texas For Jeff Brown, studying to become a rabbi has been quite a journey – and not just in the spiritual sense. For the last two years, the 25-year-old scholar from Hebrew Union … Continue reading Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country

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Associated Press

Patriotism, sense of duty bind WWII veteran, Army son killed in Iraq

This story appeared on The Associated Press national wire and was published in newspapers across the U.S., including the front page of the Los Angeles Times. BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 1614 words DATELINE: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Esequiel Perez never bragged about his service in World War II. If anything, the soft-spoken veteran downplayed his role. “I didn’t … Continue reading Patriotism, sense of duty bind WWII veteran, Army son killed in Iraq

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Christian Chronicle

Los Angeles Times: On Father’s Day, a father pines for his favorite son

World War II veteran couldn’t dissuade him from joining the Army. Last year the staff sergeant went to Iraq. This story appeared June 20, 2004, on the front page of the Los Angeles Times and in newspapers across the nation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Associated Press Writer CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Esequiel Perez never bragged about his service in World War II. If anything, … Continue reading Los Angeles Times: On Father’s Day, a father pines for his favorite son

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Associated Press

25 years later, passions still strong on Southern Baptists’ conservative takeover

June 5, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle 25 years later, passions still strong on Southern Baptists’ conservative takeover BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer LENGTH: 1060 words DATELINE: HOUSTON Back in 1979, the Rev. Jimmy Allen thought the highlight of the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting would be a giant rally at the Astrodome featuring the Rev. Billy Graham. Instead, Allen and other moderate … Continue reading 25 years later, passions still strong on Southern Baptists’ conservative takeover

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Associated Press

Some dare to ask: Does Texas need an income tax?

May 23, 2004, Sunday, BC cycle Some dare to ask: Does Texas need an income tax? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1001 words DATELINE: DALLAS A monster lurks in Texas’ closet – it makes voters scream and politicians hide under their covers. But is it really as scary as most Texans seem to think? A few brave … Continue reading Some dare to ask: Does Texas need an income tax?

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Holy smoke! Christian Comedy Night catches on

The Associated Press State & Local Wire April 24, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Holy smoke! Christian Comedy Night catches on BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 868 words DATELINE: ADDISON, Texas “Any Billy Graham fans here?” Al Fike grins slyly as he baits a Tuesday night crowd at the Improv comedy club. “Woo-hoo!” a few in the audience … Continue reading Holy smoke! Christian Comedy Night catches on

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Payout in Lutheran abuse case totals $69 million

The Associated Press State & Local Wire April 23, 2004, Friday, BC cycle Payout in Lutheran abuse case totals $69 million BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 896 words DATELINE: MARSHALL, Texas Dozens of thick blue notebooks fill a law office a block from the East Texas courthouse where sexual abuse victims of a former Lutheran minister won … Continue reading Payout in Lutheran abuse case totals $69 million

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