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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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Man nicknamed ‘SoupMan’ offers food and hope to the homeless in Dallas

The Associated Press November 24, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Man nicknamed ‘SoupMan’ offers food and hope to the homeless in Dallas BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 717 words DATELINE: DALLAS The theme from “Rocky” blares from a rickety white van that David Timothy calls his “SoupMobile.” The music alerts hundreds of the homeless that it’s time to eat, … Continue reading Man nicknamed ‘SoupMan’ offers food and hope to the homeless in Dallas

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Bush caps day of campaigning with Dallas rally

November 2, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle Bush caps day of campaigning with Dallas rally BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 423 words DATELINE: DALLAS As Monday faded into Election Day, the bitter divide over the presidential race was evident outside President Bush’s late-night rally at Southern Methodist University. Deep in the heart of Bush Country, several dozen demonstrators supportive … Continue reading Bush caps day of campaigning with Dallas rally

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In fight over proposed Cowboys stadium, some ask: Where’s Jerry?

October 31, 2004, Sunday, BC cycle In fight over proposed Cowboys stadium, some ask: Where’s Jerry? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional; Sports News LENGTH: 916 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas Where’s Jerry? In a $5 million-plus blitz to persuade Arlington voters to approve a new Dallas Cowboys stadium in a referendum Tuesday, supporters have touted the benefits of luring … Continue reading In fight over proposed Cowboys stadium, some ask: Where’s Jerry?

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Texans fight for popular votes in Bush’s home state

Texans fight for popular votes in Bush’s home state BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 911 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas This is a red state. End of story. No need for President Bush or John Kerry to campaign in Texas. Yet, even as the national campaigns focus on key battleground states, activists wage a grassroots war here in Bush Country and in other places … Continue reading Texans fight for popular votes in Bush’s home state

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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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