Bob Ray Sanders is often criticized for writing about things he could not have experienced because, some readers say, "he can't be that old." The truth is Bob Ray has been a professional journalist for 40 years and in three media: newspaper, television and radio. A Fort Worth native who knows and cares about his community, and those with whom he shares this planet, this is a columnist who is not afraid to speak out on behalf of downtrodden people or the abused Earth.
E-mail: bobray@star-telegram.com
Grand Prairie man is a victim of flawed Texas Lottery system
| Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009
It seems clear who really won the lottery. So give Willis Willis his money.Read more
Moving past a solemn day in Fort Worth history
| |Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009
The verdict in the 1993 Brosky trial galvanized the community to seek justice. Without forgetting the victim, it’s time for the community to move on.Read more
Bombast and hyperbole replace reasoned discussions
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Hot-button issues trigger irrational responses from people with closed minds and open mouths.Read more
Working to find families and hope for Texas children in need of both
| |Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
The Texas agency tasked with finding homes and help for foster care teens is making improvements.Read more
Ex-governor’s death penalty skepticism a welcome step
| |Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Dreaming of the day a Texas politician can successfully run on an anti-death-penalty platform.Read more
Taser case causes tension for the community and for police
| |Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead is in a tough spot. I trust him — for now.Read more
Another young black man has died without reason
| |Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
How many more lives must be lost to black-on-black violence?Read more
A son’s love and a mother’s lasting lessons
| |Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
A young man’s devotion to family and friends proves the truism that actions speak louder than words.Read more
Tarrant County commissioner’s student laptop program holds promise for increasing math, science skills
| |Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
Tarrant County commissioner’s program holds promise of changing young lives and the community for the better.Read more
Obama-haters’ contortions of logic worthy of Olympic contest
| |Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2009
Reveling in Chicago’s loss to Rio because it hurts the president is ridiculous.Read more
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