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
A father still grieving, looking after his children
| |Saturday, Mar. 02, 2013
It's been 18 years since his wife's death, and this patriarch says he still “can't let it go.”
Republicans must embrace immigration reform
| |Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
Hispanics are seeking action, not words and symbols from the GOP.
Justice is better served if Cowboys player is granted probation
| |Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
The greatest punishment for Josh Brent is having to live with what he did.
Boy Scouts exec gives Fort Worth dinner crowd something to chew on
| |Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Willie Iles Jr. offers a reminder about other barriers broken during Scouting's long history.
Brown family members to speak on landmark Supreme Court case
| |Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
The sisters will talk of legacy and help separate myth from fact before a Fort Worth audience.
Wrongful convictions a lasting scar on Texas justice system
| |Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
The prospects of prosecutorial misconduct can no longer be overlooked.
Hairstylist not ready to put down scissors after six decades
| |Saturday, Feb. 09, 2013
Second-generation groomer has loyal customers who will follow him anywhere.
I didn't need to see Obama firing a gun
| |Tuesday, Feb. 05, 2013
Politicians bearing arms prove but one thing: They are just pandering.
Inmate's troubles began when his Mom was murdered
| |Saturday, Feb. 02, 2013
The beginning of the 28-year-old man's troubles can be traced to his mother's murder.
Arlington students speak out about guns on campus
| |Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Letter writers from Martin High School express strong feelings about arming teachers and administrators.
