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

Fort Worth schools and local assembly company work together to help special needs students

| |Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

A public-private partnership helps special- needs students.Read more

Troubling suicide trend at TCU

| |Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012

University officials work to spot signs of depression in students.Read more

For Martin and Medgar and Viola

| |Saturday, Feb. 04, 2012

The fight to protect voting rights for all goes on, in Texas and across the country.Read more

Our Mother of Mercy playground a fitting tribute to Hazel Harvey Peace

| |Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

When revered Fort Worth educator Hazel Harvey Peace died in 2008 at age 100, it seemed natural that the property where her house sat would one day belong to her cherished neighbor, Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Elementary School.Read more

Fort Worth disabled man is begging just to be left alone

| |Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012

He's not bothering anyone but keeps getting hassled by policeRead more

Texas history is chock-full of inspiring characters

| |Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Last week's biannual quiz on Texas' rich history enticed many readers to hit the books. As promised, below are the correct answers from the newly released Texas Almanac.Read more

Chance meeting or divine intervention?

| |Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012

North Texas parents find support in the shared tragedy of losing their children to violence.Read more

Texas Almanac offers a challenge for state history buffs

| |Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012

The biennial state almanac makes for great Lone Star State quiz fodder.Read more

School board will be expected to explain its ultimate choice

| |Saturday, Jan. 07, 2012

The Fort Worth school district is not perfect -- never has been; never will be.Read more

East Texas debaters are set for a rematch at Wiley College

| |Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2012

The Wiley College-USC debate in 1935 inspired a hit movie.Read more