Category: Associated Press

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Keeping children safe is a fast-paced, high-stress job

The Associated Press April 26, 2005, Tuesday, BC cycle Keeping children safe is a fast-paced, high-stress job BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 1333 words DATELINE: SAN ANTONIO An alarming report lands on Laura Gutierrez’s desk at the end of the day: A 5-year-old boy is afraid his abusive stepfather might kill him. In a nearby office, a separate … Continue reading Keeping children safe is a fast-paced, high-stress job

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Former rodeo clown teaches aspiring ministers, Western style

The Associated Press March 9, 2005, Wednesday, BC cycle Former rodeo clown teaches aspiring ministers, Western style BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 803 words DATELINE: MIDLAND, Texas Across the street from a flea market, in the shadow of oil wells and tumbleweeds, Glenn Smith trains aspiring ministers in a building that looks more like a steakhouse than a … Continue reading Former rodeo clown teaches aspiring ministers, Western style

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For orphanage in India, Texas woman an answer to prayers

The Associated Press March 8, 2005, Tuesday, BC cycle For orphanage in India, Texas woman an answer to prayers BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 1228 words DATELINE: WYLIE, Texas One of the pictures strewn across Debbie Wooding’s dining room table shows six boys, all with bare feet. The boy at the end, the one with the crooked legs? … Continue reading For orphanage in India, Texas woman an answer to prayers

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San Antonio archbishop steps into role as leading Hispanic cleric in the United States

February 23, 2005, Wednesday, BC cycle San Antonio archbishop steps into role as leading Hispanic cleric in the United States BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 871 words DATELINE: SAN ANTONIO After driving for two days, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez arrived earlier this month at his new home – a second-floor apartment at Assumption Seminary where retiring Archbishop Patrick … Continue reading San Antonio archbishop steps into role as leading Hispanic cleric in the United States

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Woman who lost father in Iraq loses husband, too

January 31, 2005 Monday Woman who lost father in Iraq loses husband, too BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: DOMESTIC NEWS LENGTH: 386 words DATELINE: DALLAS Less than a year ago, Tabitha Bonilla’s father gave his life for his country in Iraq. On Friday, her husband gave his, too. Army Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla, 27, of Killeen, Texas, was killed in a helicopter accident in Baghdad, just … Continue reading Woman who lost father in Iraq loses husband, too

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Muslims, Jews work together to build Habitat house in Tyler

January 26, 2005, Wednesday, BC cycle Muslims, Jews work together to build Habitat house in Tyler BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 739 words DATELINE: TYLER, Texas Anwar Khalifa and Neal Katz laugh and joke as close friends do. The Muslim developer and the Jewish rabbi share meals at each other’s homes, reflect on the similarities in Arabic and Hebrew, and respectfully agree … Continue reading Muslims, Jews work together to build Habitat house in Tyler

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Funding a key issue in Texas’ child protection crisis

The Associated Press State & Local Wire January 21, 2005, Friday, BC cycle Funding a key issue in Texas’ child protection crisis This is the first in an occasional series examining issues related to CPS. BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1138 words DATELINE: AUSTIN, Texas The state’s Child Protective Services system is in crisis, and some say … Continue reading Funding a key issue in Texas’ child protection crisis

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Fans mourn slain guitarist at memorial service

The Associated Press State & Local Wire December 15, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Fans mourn slain guitarist at memorial service BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 677 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas The smoke was thick, the music loud. The rum and the bourbon flowed, and so did the tears. Guitar-shaped funeral wreaths lined the stage as thousands of … Continue reading Fans mourn slain guitarist at memorial service

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Cub Scouts share joy of Hanukkah with Jewish soldiers in Iraq

December 6, 2004 Monday Cub Scouts share joy of Hanukkah with Jewish soldiers in Iraq BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: INTERNATIONAL NEWS LENGTH: 485 words DATELINE: DALLAS If not for Cub Scouts in Houston, Army Spc. Joseph Lowit would find it next-to-impossible to celebrate Hanukkah. As part of a service project, Pack 1190 from Congregation Emanu El prepared care packages with Hanukkah candles, menorahs and dreidels … Continue reading Cub Scouts share joy of Hanukkah with Jewish soldiers in Iraq

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