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Stories That Inspire<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHonoring a Legacy of Service: Earl Wall Receives the E.L. Galyean Award\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Texas Retired Teachers Association proudly recognizes Earl Wall as the 2026 recipient of the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tJust Show Up: The Story of Richard Roberts\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Richard Roberts was born and raised in Red River County, Texas, where he attended a<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Lesson in Kindness: Alvin ISD Students Bring Joy Across Generations\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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The culture of giving is alive and thriving in Alvin ISD, where students and staff<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\u201cA Labor of Love\u201d: Cathy Duvall\u2019s Continued Commitment to Education and Community\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many retired educators, retirement marks the closing of a chapter. For Cathy Duvall, our<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating Creativity and Excellence: Spotlight on El Paso ISD Art Education\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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At the heart of El Paso Independent School District\u2019s (EPISD) Fine Arts Department is a<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tChalkboard Champion: Vickie Wright\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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When Vickie Wright was named Texas Teacher of the Year on October 17 at the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating Sandra Barber: A Black History Month Spotlight on Education and Advocacy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Black History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate leaders whose lives reflect purpose and perseverance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tElla Gauthier, TRTA President – Honoring a Lifetime of Service to Students and Retired Educators\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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During Black History Month, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to spotlight Ella<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Different Path, Perfectly Timed\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For Marla Chavez, retirement was never supposed to come early. Her plan was clear and<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Heart of a Teacher: Inspiring Growth, Laughter, and Lifelong Learning\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For Ligia Floyd, who teaches English at Walsh Middle School in Round Rock, Texas, teaching<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBuilding Community One Book at a Time: How Patricia Veale Brings Purpose to Retirement Through TRTA\u2019s Children\u2019s Book Project\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For Patricia Veale, retirement has never meant stepping away, it has meant stepping forward. As<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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On December 11, 2025, Rome came to Austin\u2014along with an unforgettable reminder of the power<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTRTA\u2019s Board Sets the Tone for 2026 With Vision, Growth, and Engagement\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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As the calendar turns to 2026, the Texas Retired Teachers Association\u2019s (TRTA) Board of Directors<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTRTA Staff Reflect on the Stories That Inspired Us Most in 2025\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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As 2025 comes to a close, the TRTA & ME team took a moment to<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTRTA\u2019s Longtime Santa\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many in the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Secretary\/Treasurer Gary Schepf is known for his<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Life of Quiet Confidence and Joyful Service: Celebrating Ms. Helen Tanner\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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At 95 years young, Ms. Helen Tanner still radiates the unmistakable glow of a teacher<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLighting the Way for Future Innovators: How TRTF Donors Empowered STEM Teacher Stancey Hubbard-Winer\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Sara B. McAndrew Elementary School in San Antonio, the STEM classroom hums with curiosity.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGuadalupe Nava\u2019s Journey from the Air Force to High School Principal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For Guadalupe Nava, a lifetime of service began long before he ever set foot in<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tService from the Spirit: Ms. Johnie Walker’s Story\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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For Ms. Johnie Walker, service is more than something she does – it\u2019s who she<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLeading by Example: A Lifelong Legacy of Service from the Classroom to Community \u2013 George E. Moore\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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The life and career of\u00a0Mr. George E. Moore\u00a0reflect an enduring devotion to others, first to<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\u201cIt\u2019s Better Than Medicine\u201d – Spotlighting Jan Romeis’s Powerlifting Journey\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to celebrate the incredible members who continue<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBridging Technology and Handwriting: Empowering Dyslexic Students Through Innovation\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) offers 50 $1,000 Classroom Assistance Grants to Texas public<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Historic First For the City of El Paso, 80th Anniversary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Original research and editing in 2025 by Henry Wright Dunbar, EPRTA The El Paso Retired<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAutumn\u2019s Canvas Unfolds in Texas State Parks\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Texas, fall isn\u2019t just a season – it\u2019s a collection of experiences that celebrate<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBuilding the Next Generation of First Responders: EMS Academy Prepares Texas High Schoolers for the Workforce\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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When the pandemic left emergency medical services (EMS) across Texas struggling with staffing shortages, Jim<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t47,146 Hours and 7,227 Books\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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What an exciting time to be part of the San Antonio Area Retired Teachers Association<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPrincipal Beth Ann Woodard Brings \u201cGame On\u201d Spirit to J.B. Little Elementary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Arlington, Texas, the halls of J.B. Little Elementary are buzzing with excitement. Principal Beth<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSpotlight on the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Grant and Scholarship Programs\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRyAnn VanCleave – Leading with Heart at J.L. Boren Elementary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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This school year marks an exciting new chapter for RyAnn VanCleave, who has stepped into<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Poem to Kick Off Your Local Chapter’s Year\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Local chapters are the lifeblood of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Spread across the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tZeke Castro Leaves a Legacy as an Influential Mariachi Instructor\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Life of Dedication: Mary Nell Short\u2019s Journey from Classroom to Advocacy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Early Life and Education Born and raised in Breckenridge, Texas, Mary Nell grew up in<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s Old Is New Again: Teacher Reuse Improves Texas Classrooms Through Free School Supplies\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTRTA Member Nancy Evans Named ABC-7 Do-Gooder for Lifelong Community Service\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nancy Evans, a retired teacher and principal with 42 years in education, has been honored<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Reflection of Karen\u2019s Journey as a Teacher: Honoring the \u2018Mama of Highland Park Elementary\u2019\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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After more than two decades in education, Karen Lowther\u2019s name is spoken with love, laughter,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Legacy of Al Edwards: Honoring the Father of Juneteenth\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Albert Ely “Al” Edwards, former Texas State Representative and lifelong civil rights activist, left an<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Tasty Tale: TRTA Member, Gary Schepf, Travels Across Texas to Find the ‘Perfect’ Chicken Fried Steak\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gary Schepf, TRTA\u2019s State Secretary and Treasurer, has traveled this vast Lone Star State in<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t“A Life Dedicated to Education, A Legacy of Love\u201d\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Honoring Mrs. Cathy Walker\u2019s Extraordinary 52 Years of Service At a monumental turning point, Mrs.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRetired Lunch Lady Dedicates Life to Providing Warmth and Happiness to Children\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Each year, La Verne Redman produces approximately 250 quilts for middle school children at Miles<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating Children on the Lawn: A Rededication to the \u2018Tribute to Texas Children\u2019 Memorial\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Texas Retired Teacher Association (TRTA) is honored to showcase a monumental dedication from past<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Mother and Daughter\u2019s Special Bond Through Teaching\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wanda Kirkpatrick celebrated her 90th birthday last year, and her daughter, Mechele Ussery, hosted a<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMJ Hamilton \u2013 A Life Filled with Purpose\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSunflower Lady\u2019s Legacy Continues to Grow\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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As a University of Texas graduate having earned multiple degrees, Dr. Susana Alem\u00e1n\u00a0devoted her entire<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDriven to Go the Extra Mile \u2013 Jeanne Paull-Turner\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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A self-described \u201cfirecracker,\u201d Jeanne Paull-Turner is always taking the opportunity to tell people about the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow Public Education Represents Hope for Jesse and Melissa Ramos\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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TRTA members Jesse and Melissa Ramos (Floresville, Texas) have built their lives around a passion<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow TRTA Local Chapters Engage and Connect Retirees\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Retired educators join Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) local\u00a0chapters for\u00a0FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and PURPOSE! Local chapters<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGeraldine Haggard \u2013 Plano RTA \u2013 TRTA Member Since 1999\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ms. Geraldine Haggard taught in schools for 50 years. Now retired, she volunteers her time<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow Day at the Capitol Has Continued to Grow Through Friendship and Fellowship\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLubbock Teen Walked to D.C. to Support Repeal of WEP and GPO\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCongressman Sylvester Turner\u2019s Many Paths\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHouston-Harris Co. RTA Formed Through Adversity, Grown Through Community\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tVerna Mitchell\u2019s Unexpected Journey\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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TRTA State Secretary\/Treasurer Gary Schepf has traveled to all 50 states and as far as<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tNo Ordinary Story: HART Grandmother Goes to Paris to See Grandson Win Gold\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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Johnnie Robinson is no ordinary retiree. She\u2019s a proud grandmother, local leader, and hometown hero.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTri-County Retired Teachers Give the Gift of Reading\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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