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
Words of American poet have a special meaning in time of mourning
| Saturday, May. 25, 2013
A Walt Whitman poem comes to mind every time death pays a visit.
Maybe some good things will come from all the “scandals”
| Wednesday, May. 22, 2013
Conservatives’ hopes may be dashed if the focus changes to reform instead of Obama bashing.
Great communities are at their best in times of disaster
| Saturday, May. 18, 2013
The devastating storms’ impact will be overcome by the people’s undying spirit.
Even criminals ought to have a final resting place
| |Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
The outcry about alleged Boston bomber’s burial was an outrage.
A very sad Mother’s Day for two families
| |Sunday, May. 12, 2013
An act of violence leaves no winners in this Fort Worth tragedy.
Obama should close Gitmo — now
| |Tuesday, May. 07, 2013
A hunger strike shines a spotlight on a shameful situation.
Family still grieving young man who fought ‘demons’
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
He “had a good heart,” but was “a different person” when off meds.
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.
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