TRS Board Meets, Raises TRS-Care Standard Deductible By $50 For Individuals
Executive Summary: TRS Board of Trustees convene for the first time in new building. Deductibles for TRS-Care Standard plan will be raised by $50 for individuals starting next year. Premiums for both TRS-Care Standard and TRS Medicare Advantage plans will remain the same. Member rewards program launching for TRS-Care standard plan. TRS-Care health education seminars […]
TRTF is Offering Disaster Relief Assistance for Retirees
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) are saddened by the loss experienced due to the recent flooding. Both TRTA and TRTF are focusing on doing our part, especially helping those TRS retirees impacted during this time of need. Many of our members and supporters have suffered greatly from these […]
What’s Old Is New Again: Teacher Reuse Improves Texas Classrooms Through Free School Supplies
Teacher Reuse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marcos, Texas, with a mission to support educators by turning donated items into free classroom supplies. What started as a local initiative is now making a statewide impact, helping teachers reduce out-of-pocket expenses while keeping usable materials out of landfills. According to the Teacher Reuse […]
Support Retired Educators Affected By Floods Through TRTF’s Disaster Relief and “A Helping Hand”
Dear Friends, As you may have heard, many areas in Texas are experiencing severe flooding, with the Texas Hill Country among the hardest hit. These floods have already affected many retired educators. Additional areas of Texas will likely experience hardship in the coming days. The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is responding through two key […]
TRTA Member Nancy Evans Named ABC-7 Do-Gooder for Lifelong Community Service
Nancy Evans, a retired teacher and principal with 42 years in education, has been honored as El Paso’s ABC-7’s “Do-Gooder” for her outstanding volunteer work and advocacy in the El Paso community. After retiring in 2012, Nancy joined the Assistance League of El Paso, where she became involved in Operation School Bell, a program that […]
A Reflection of Karen’s Journey as a Teacher: Honoring the ‘Mama of Highland Park Elementary’
After more than two decades in education, Karen Lowther’s name is spoken with love, laughter, and admiration within the halls of Highland Park Elementary. Recently retired from Pflugerville Independent School District (ISD), Karen’s story is one of unwavering dedication, humor, passion, and the kind of presence that leaves a lasting imprint—not just in a classroom, […]
Tim Lee Live Show Returns June 27 at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on June 27 at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. This special edition of the live show will feature members […]
The Legacy of Al Edwards: Honoring the Father of Juneteenth
Albert Ely “Al” Edwards, former Texas State Representative and lifelong civil rights activist, left an indelible mark on American history through his diligent advocacy for equality and justice. Serving more than three decades in the Texas Legislature, Edwards was instrumental in the passage of House Bill 1016 in 1979, making Texas the first state to […]
TRTA Leaders Honored for Their Legacy of Protecting Educators
Tim Lee, the Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), and Bill Barnes, TRTA’s former Legislative Coordinator, were honored today by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) for their legacy of protecting and improving the lives of retired educators. Lee received the “2025 Sandi Borden Tribute to Texas Children Award” for […]
A Tasty Tale: TRTA Member, Gary Schepf, Travels Across Texas to Find the ‘Perfect’ Chicken Fried Steak
Gary Schepf, TRTA’s State Secretary and Treasurer, has traveled this vast Lone Star State in pursuit of the ‘perfect’ chicken fried steak. With us, he provides his findings, an exhaustive, well-documented guide which we’re eager to share, knowing that you too will find his journal fascinating, possibly inspiring. Yet, before we cut to the meat […]