The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to celebrate the incredible members who continue

Original research and editing in 2025 by Henry Wright Dunbar, EPRTA The El Paso Retired

In Texas, fall isn’t just a season – it’s a collection of experiences that celebrate

What an exciting time to be part of the San Antonio Area Retired Teachers Association

TRTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources and support to retired and active

Local chapters are the lifeblood of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Spread across the

Zeke Castro, known in Austin as the “El Rey” of mariachi music, was honored on

Early Life and Education Born and raised in Breckenridge, Texas, Mary Nell grew up in

Teacher Reuse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marcos, Texas, with a mission

Nancy Evans, a retired teacher and principal with 42 years in education, has been honored

After more than two decades in education, Karen Lowther’s name is spoken with love, laughter,

Albert Ely “Al” Edwards, former Texas State Representative and lifelong civil rights activist, left an

Gary Schepf, TRTA’s State Secretary and Treasurer, has traveled this vast Lone Star State in

Honoring Mrs. Cathy Walker’s Extraordinary 52 Years of Service At a monumental turning point, Mrs.

Each year, La Verne Redman produces approximately 250 quilts for middle school children at Miles

The Texas Retired Teacher Association (TRTA) is honored to showcase a monumental dedication from past

Wanda Kirkpatrick celebrated her 90th birthday last year, and her daughter, Mechele Ussery, hosted a

Mary Jane “MJ” Hamilton lived her life with passion, purpose, and dedication. She retired in

As a University of Texas graduate having earned multiple degrees, Dr. Susana Alemán devoted her entire

A self-described “firecracker,” Jeanne Paull-Turner is always taking the opportunity to tell people about the

TRTA members Jesse and Melissa Ramos (Floresville, Texas) have built their lives around a passion

Retired educators join Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) local chapters for FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and PURPOSE! Local chapters

Ms. Geraldine Haggard taught in schools for 50 years. Now retired, she volunteers her time

Each legislative session, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) gather at the Texas

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may recall a special tribute to a

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by,

Royce West first became a Texas Senator in 1992, and he’s served in the Texas

“La fe es dar el primer paso incluso cuando no ves toda la escalera.”— Martin

Muchos miembros de la Asociación de Maestros Jubilados de Texas (TRTA) conocen a Verna Mitchell. Es posible que algunos no la conozcan.

El Secretario de Estado/Tesorero de TRTA, Gary Schepf, ha viajado a los 50 estados y a lugares tan lejanos como

Johnnie Robinson no es una jubilada común y corriente. Es una abuela orgullosa, una líder local y una heroína local.

Tri-County Retired Teachers Association (RTA) had a very successful year with the Children’s Book Project

In 1957, at the age of 16, Glenn Sperry won a National Championship. In 2007,

To know Judith Mathews is to love her! A retired Texas public school educator, Judith,

Retirement is a journey and your engagement as leaders provides an excellent opportunity to highlight