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
People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote?
People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 715 words DATELINE: AUSTIN, Texas Just a few miles from George W. Bush’s former office at the state Capitol, a panel of religious experts Tuesday weighed a question with relevance to many people of faith: How would Jesus vote? It’s a complex question that can’t … Continue reading People of faith ask: How would Jesus vote?
Children of two Holocaust survivors find each other, and find answers
Children of two Holocaust survivors find each other, and find answers SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 1480 words EDITOR’S NOTE – On Thursday, George Lucius Salton, author of “The 23rd Psalm: A Holocaust Memoir,” addresses the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which liberated him from a concentration camp in 1945. His message, at the 82nd Airborne Division Association convention in Reno, Nev., is: “You ended the long … Continue reading Children of two Holocaust survivors find each other, and find answers
Finally home, MIA laid to rest after four decades
By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — After 38 years, Chief Master Sgt. Luther L. Rose’s long road home from the Vietnam War — and his family’s excruciating wait to say goodbye — finally ended Friday. A special operations C-130 Hercules roared overhead in a flying tribute as an Air Force honor guard placed Rose’s flag-draped coffin at the feet of his … Continue reading Finally home, MIA laid to rest after four decades
Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics
August 2, 2004, Monday, BC cycle Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 770 words DATELINE: DALLAS President Bush on Tuesday will appeal to a key segment of voters who could help him in crucial swing states: Roman Catholics. Bush is scheduled to address the annual international convention of the Knights … Continue reading Dallas visit offers Bush chance to appeal to Catholics
Like father, like son? Two Ed Youngs, two Texas megachurches
The Associated Press State & Local Wire June 26, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Like father, like son? Two Ed Youngs, two Texas megachurches BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1427 words DATELINE: GRAPEVINE, Texas On a recent Sunday morning, Ed Young titled his sermon “RPM,” for Recognizing Potential Mates. The hip, 43-year-old pastor arrived on stage driving a … Continue reading Like father, like son? Two Ed Youngs, two Texas megachurches
Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country
June 23, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 774 words DATELINE: COLLEYVILLE, Texas For Jeff Brown, studying to become a rabbi has been quite a journey – and not just in the spiritual sense. For the last two years, the 25-year-old scholar from Hebrew Union … Continue reading Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country
Patriotism, sense of duty bind WWII veteran, Army son killed in Iraq
This story appeared on The Associated Press national wire and was published in newspapers across the U.S., including the front page of the Los Angeles Times. BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 1614 words DATELINE: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Esequiel Perez never bragged about his service in World War II. If anything, the soft-spoken veteran downplayed his role. “I didn’t … Continue reading Patriotism, sense of duty bind WWII veteran, Army son killed in Iraq
Los Angeles Times: On Father’s Day, a father pines for his favorite son
World War II veteran couldn’t dissuade him from joining the Army. Last year the staff sergeant went to Iraq. This story appeared June 20, 2004, on the front page of the Los Angeles Times and in newspapers across the nation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Associated Press Writer CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Esequiel Perez never bragged about his service in World War II. If anything, … Continue reading Los Angeles Times: On Father’s Day, a father pines for his favorite son
