Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

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

Josh Hamilton’s return to Texas, and a selfie taken by my daughter

“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.

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By Bobby Ross Jr.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Any night at the ballpark is a wonderful night.

But last night at Globe Life Park, I had the privilege of witnessing Josh Hamilton’s return to Texas:

I left my iPhone in my minivan, so I couldn’t chronicle my experience live.

On the other hand, I was able to soak in the ballpark atmosphere — the bright green grass, the flags blowing in the breeze, the peanut and cotton candy vendors — without feeling a need to post on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram every half-hour.

But my daughter, Kendall, did take a selfie with her brother Brady and me that I tweeted after the game. I’ve trained her well! (My other son, Keaton, was there, too, but he happily avoided the sister paparazzi):

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Religion Unplugged

There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in story on Scott Walker and Paul Ryan?

There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in @NYTimes story on @GovWalker, @RepPaulRyan?: http://t.co/eneN8Vz3XO pic.twitter.com/RSSAtEf8SA — GetReligion (@GetReligion) May 14, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in story on Scott Walker and Paul Ryan?

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Christian Chronicle

A church for the broken and hurting

A church for the broken and hurting (reporting from Fort Worth, Texas): In urban Fort Worth, a 123-year-old congregation enjoys a spiritual revival as it ministers to wounded souls.  FORT WORTH, Texas — Some in the group have been sober for years. Others measure recovery in days, not weeks. A few still smell like alcohol. To measure the heartbeat of the Southside Church of Christ, go to … Continue reading A church for the broken and hurting

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Christian Chronicle

Ministers and the student debt monster

Ministers and the student debt monster: Christian universities tout efforts to make theological training more affordable for preachers. Second in a series Abilene Christian University says it’s taking steps to crack down on the tens of thousands of dollars in debt accumulated by many ministry students. The Texas university implemented a 50 percent tuition discount for Bible majors two years ago. Now, the ACU Graduate … Continue reading Ministers and the student debt monster

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The Ross News

From ‘Bark at the Park’ to ‘Star Wars Night,’ MLB’s special promotions are fun but occasionally ill-fated

“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.

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By Bobby Ross Jr.

ARLINGTON, Texas — “Who let the dogs out?”

The crowd of 32,000-plus at the Rangers’ game May 2 included an estimated 600 to 700 four-legged fans.

The team’s 10th annual “Bark at the Park” event touted pet adoption and awareness of the powerful bonds between pets and people. At least that’s how organizers described the special promotion at Globe Life Park.

“Hey, there’s a dog wearing goggles!” was my Christian Chronicle colleague Erik Tryggestad’s reaction.

Sure enough …

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Christian Chronicle

Christian Chronicle named top newspaper in national ‘Best of the Christian Press’ contest

Christian Chronicle named top newspaper in national “Best of the Christian Press” contest: http://t.co/XyaKEDqv5w pic.twitter.com/EPRRarqAoO — Christian Chronicle (@InformInspireCC) May 4, 2015 I was blessed to receive 1st place for news story and 1st place for feature in the Associated Church Press contest: http://t.co/kUu5cxySSo — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) May 4, 2015 This story appears online at christianchronicle.org. Continue reading Christian Chronicle named top newspaper in national ‘Best of the Christian Press’ contest

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Religion Unplugged

May 2015: GetReligion

Dallas Morning News revisits Ebola crisis and Baptist church’s embrace of victim’s fiancée. Published May 1. Basic facts crucial on shooting outside Texas contest for cartoons depicting Muhammad. Published May 4. Good grief, Los Angeles Times: Site of Texas shooting linked to Muhammad cartoon contest is no ‘small town.’ Published May 6. Muslims in Texas: Stereotyping mars New York Times’ otherwise excellent front-page story. Published … Continue reading May 2015: GetReligion

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