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
Texas Senate should approve bill to create exoneration commission
| |Saturday, Apr. 27, 2013
The legislation is named for a Fort Worth man who died in prison before his name was cleared.
Watch out for the latest panhandling scheme
| |Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013
The latest scheme I witnessed one night last month while exiting Interstate 30 at Forest Park Boulevard.
Fort Worth can't afford to fall behind in park development
| |Saturday, Apr. 20, 2013
Quality open space is vital for quality of life in a well-run city.
Court gives troubled Marine vet another chance
| |Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013
He is still wearing scars from his mother's murder and two tours in Iraq.
A strong man of words with 'The Wright Stuff'
| |Saturday, Apr. 13, 2013
Former House speaker's new book captures his love for language, the country and “citizens of the world.”
Prison oversight committee not likely to happen this session
| |Tuesday, Apr. 09, 2013
Despite actions of hardworking and hopeful advocates, the bill probably will die in committee.
Future of newspapers, journalism brighter than you think
| |Saturday, Apr. 06, 2013
Young college students will be the industry's new hope and life-blood.
Is today's GOP your father's Republican Party?
| |Tuesday, Apr. 02, 2013
GOP members trying to re-brand their image should look back to the days when they were more inclusive.
Time past due for repeal of bad state law
| |Saturday, Mar. 30, 2013
Punitive surcharges for traffic fines have proven to be a failure on several counts.
Honoring a revered slain civil rights leader
| |Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013
The anniversary of Martin Luther King's death rekindles memory of a favorite gospel tune.
