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
Most-read stories
- Wal-Mart says it will rehab old Fort Worth building if it loses zoning case
- Two Fort Worth hospitals handle woman's premature births very differently
- Rain with chance of sleet forecast for Monday
- Italian copter maker has plans for Arlington hangar-office
- Sunday will start in 20s and could end with wintry mix of sleet and rain
Contest: Win movie passes to see 'Big Miracle'
Take our Gray Whales Quiz for a chance to see the new Drew Barrymore film, Big Miracle, inspired by a true story.
Eats Beat: Valentine's Day Edition
Critic Christopher Kelly and Bud Kennedy ferret out the best places to celebrate the occasion - like Buttons, where Bud catches up with chef Keith Hicks.
