Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

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

Sin taxes: political genius or unstable way to fund schools?

The Associated Press State & Local Wire April 17, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Sin taxes: political genius or unstable way to fund schools? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 743 words DATELINE: DALLAS Sin is a politician’s friend. Politicians know that wrapping a tax around a societal vice – be it smoking, gambling or even topless dancers – … Continue reading Sin taxes: political genius or unstable way to fund schools?

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Associated Press

Running feeds Texas seminarian’s body, mind, spirit

April 14, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Running feeds Texas seminarian’s body, mind, spirit BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR. SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 841 words Associated Press Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – In what he calls his “Mother Teresa Run,” Roger Joslin looks for the divine in the faces of everyone he meets. When “Running With Alms,” the Austin seminarian takes along a few dollars to help those in need. In … Continue reading Running feeds Texas seminarian’s body, mind, spirit

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Associated Press

Police say shooting deaths of four not random

March 16, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle Police say shooting deaths of four not random BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 814 words DATELINE: McKINNEY, Texas As police looked for leads into the shooting deaths of four people, including two high school football players, the victims’ relatives prepared for their funerals A single funeral for Rosa Barbosa and her nephew, Mark Barbosa, was set for … Continue reading Police say shooting deaths of four not random

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Washington Post

No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A10 of The Washington Post. The Associated Press March 8, 2004, Monday, BC cycle DIET: No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 914 words DATELINE: GRAPEVINE, Texas Sunday morning worshippers at Fellowship Church used to satisfy their spiritual hunger with … Continue reading No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness

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Associated Press

Best-selling Christian author declares: ‘It’s Not About Me’

The Associated Press State & Local Wire March 6, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Best-selling Christian author declares: ‘It’s Not About Me’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 977 words DATELINE: SAN ANTONIO To millions of readers, he’s a homespun writer whose personal anecdotes help connect ordinary Christians to God. To thousands at his church, he’s an honest, humble … Continue reading Best-selling Christian author declares: ‘It’s Not About Me’

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Associated Press

A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race

The Associated Press State & Local Wire March 6, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 889 words DATELINE: DAINGERFIELD, Texas From the regulars at the Hawkins Family Restaurant to the union members who work at Lone Star Steel, folks in this East Texas town tend … Continue reading A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race

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Washington Post

Thousands flock to Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’

This story appeared in The Washington Post and in newspapers across the nation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press PLANO, Texas — The people streaming out of the movie theater looked as if they’d just attended a wake — and many said they felt as if they had. Red eyes and muffled crying were common as Christians and the merely curious flocked to … Continue reading Thousands flock to Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’

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Associated Press

Opening of Gibson’s ‘Passion’ draws crowds

Opening of Gibson’s ‘Passion’ draws crowds BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Entertainment LENGTH: 961 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas The people streaming out of the movie theater looked as if they’d just attended a wake – and many said they felt as if they had. Red eyes and muffled crying were common as Christians and the merely curious flocked to theaters nationwide … Continue reading Opening of Gibson’s ‘Passion’ draws crowds

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Washington Post

DIET: Nation’s food banks put more emphasis on nutrition

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A08 of The Washington Post. February 13, 2004, Friday, BC cycle DIET: Nation’s food banks put more emphasis on nutrition BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 749 words Just five years ago the Greater Boston Food Bank couldn’t give away a carrot. In fact, in 1999 it handed out no fresh produce … Continue reading DIET: Nation’s food banks put more emphasis on nutrition

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