Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

Bobby Ross Jr. is an award-winning journalist who has reported from all 50 states and 20 countries.
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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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Major leagues’ only full-time chaplain a confidant for Astros

The Associated Press September 30, 2004, Thursday, BC cycle Major leagues’ only full-time chaplain a confidant for Astros BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Sports News LENGTH: 750 words DATELINE: HOUSTON When Houston Astros starting pitcher Pete Munro arrived at the ballpark on a recent Saturday, a white-haired man with an easy smile greeted him and slipped him a handwritten message. A … Continue reading Major leagues’ only full-time chaplain a confidant for Astros

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Preacher Jakes’ R-rated film tackles sexual abuse

The Associated Press September 28, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle Preacher Jakes’ R-rated film tackles sexual abuse BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Entertainment News LENGTH: 828 words DATELINE: DALLAS Bishop T.D. Jakes isn’t easily intimidated. He is, after all, a best-selling author of 29 books, a Grammy-winning gospel singer, a nationally renowned preacher and the subject of a 2001 Time magazine cover … Continue reading Preacher Jakes’ R-rated film tackles sexual abuse

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American boy and his church share faith, friendship with Mexican orphans

The Associated Press September 18, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle American boy and his church share faith, friendship with Mexican orphans SECTION: Domestic News; International News LENGTH: 2312 words EDITOR’S NOTE – A Texas-based Associated Press reporter and photographer observed a suburban Dallas church group before, during and after a work week in Juarez, Mexico. By BOBBY ROSS JR. Associated Press Writer CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) … Continue reading American boy and his church share faith, friendship with Mexican orphans

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Dallas film festival aims to get it right – right-wing, that is

The Associated Press September 10, 2004, Friday, BC cycle Dallas film festival aims to get it right – right-wing, that is BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Entertainment News LENGTH: 828 words DATELINE: DALLAS A new film festival promises plenty of election-year intrigue, from allegations of political deceit leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks to explanations of the “real reasons” America … Continue reading Dallas film festival aims to get it right – right-wing, that is

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AP exclusive: Son of late officer and others question memos attributed to his dad

The Associated Press September 9, 2004, Thursday, BC cycle Son of late officer and others question memos attributed to his dad BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 479 words DATELINE: DALLAS The authenticity of newly unearthed memos stating that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War was questioned Thursday … Continue reading AP exclusive: Son of late officer and others question memos attributed to his dad

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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

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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

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