How Day at the Capitol Has Continued to Grow Through Friendship and Fellowship
Each legislative session, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) gather at the Texas Capitol to lobby for improved retirement benefits, meet with legislators, and enjoy fun and fellowship among each other. The TRTA Day at the Capitol stands as the best opportunity for retired educators to meet with lawmakers, be recognized for their […]
Lubbock Teen Walked to D.C. to Support Repeal of WEP and GPO
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may recall a special tribute to a young Texan when President Biden signed HR 82 into law on January 5. Eliseo Jimenez, a Lubbock High School student, beamed proudly when advocates from all over the nation sang “Happy Birthday” to him. How and why Eliseo came to […]
Congressman Sylvester Turner’s Many Paths
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost As high school Valedictorian, Sylvester Turner titled his speech “The Choice is Yours.” In that speech, he encouraged students to make their own decisions about their future paths. Some 52 […]
Senator Royce West Reflects on the Educational Experiences That Shaped Him
Royce West first became a Texas Senator in 1992, and he’s served in the Texas Senate for more than 30 years. Throughout his political journey, he’s always viewed public education as a priority for his legislation. “Education is important, and education is powerful. If indeed you want to succeed, you’ve got to get an education,” […]
La Asociación de Transporte Regional del Condado de Houston-Harris se formó a través de la adversidad y creció gracias a la comunidad
“La fe es dar el primer paso incluso cuando no se ve toda la escalera.”— Martin Luther King, Jr. La Asociación de Maestros Jubilados del Condado de Houston-Harris fue fundada por William Leonard Davis en 1951. En esa época, la segregación todavía era la ley en Texas. Davis había dedicado toda su vida al servicio público, […]
El viaje inesperado de Verna Mitchell
Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know Verna Mitchell. Some may not know her full name—Verna “George” Brown Mitchell. “I was the second child and second daughter,” she adds, “someone was going to have his (her father’s) name!” Unlike some who enter the education field, Verna did not plan to become an educator. […]
Un viaje por carretera por Texas como Gary Schepf
TRTA State Secretary/Treasurer Gary Schepf has traveled to all 50 states and as far as Egypt to ride a camel around the pyramids in Cairo. His heart, however, longs for the open roads and unique sights found across the big, beautiful state of Texas! “There are so many places to see in Texas!” says Schepf, […]
Una historia fuera de lo común: una abuela de HART viaja a París para ver a su nieto ganar el oro
Johnnie Robinson is no ordinary retiree. She’s a proud grandmother, local leader, and hometown hero. This past August, she traveled with her family to the Olympics in Paris, France to watch her grandson, Bryce Deadmon, win gold in the men’s 4 x 400 meter relay. The trip served as not only a special experience for […]
Maestros jubilados de Tri-County dan el regalo de la lectura
Tri-County Retired Teachers Association (RTA) had a very successful year with the Children’s Book Project and fulfilled their goal of “Giving the Gift of Reading.” The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to spotlight the local chapter members’ collective efforts and celebrate their accomplishments. HIGHLIGHTS Between Duval, Jim Wells and Western Nueces counties, 1,500 […]
Two National Championships, 50 Years Apart
In 1957, at the age of 16, Glenn Sperry won a National Championship. In 2007, at the age of 66, he decided to win another one! Glenn Sperry grew up in a family of water skiers and got his first pair of skis at the age of six. His first competition was in 1953, and […]