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

Republicans must embrace immigration reform

| |Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Hispanics are seeking action, not words and symbols from the GOP.Read more

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.Read more

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.Read more

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.Read more

Wrongful convictions a lasting scar on Texas justice system

| |Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013

The prospects of prosecutorial misconduct can no longer be overlooked.Read more

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.Read more

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.Read more

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.Read more

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.Read more