Autumn’s Canvas Unfolds in Texas State Parks
In Texas, fall isn’t just a season – it’s a collection of experiences that celebrate community, color, and discovery. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA)
Building the Next Generation of First Responders: EMS Academy Prepares Texas High Schoolers for the Workforce
When the pandemic left emergency medical services (EMS) across Texas struggling with staffing shortages, Jim Backus, Department Director of Parker County Hospital District EMS, saw
Congressman Gooden Backs TRTA Push for Fair Treatment After WEP & GPO Repeal
Executive Summary: TRTA secured $1.9 billion in benefits for Texas retirees after the repeal of WEP and GPO. Challenges remain: spousal benefit rebate errors, Medicare
47,146 Hours and 7,227 Books
What an exciting time to be part of the San Antonio Area Retired Teachers Association (SAARTA)! Our officers, board, and members started this year fully
Principal Beth Ann Woodard Brings “Game On” Spirit to J.B. Little Elementary
In Arlington, Texas, the halls of J.B. Little Elementary are buzzing with excitement. Principal Beth Ann Woodard, now in her 16th year as an elementary
Spotlight on the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Grant and Scholarship Programs
TRTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources and support to retired and active public-school personnel in Texas. It’s also the charitable partner of
RyAnn VanCleave – Leading with Heart at J.L. Boren Elementary
This school year marks an exciting new chapter for RyAnn VanCleave, who has stepped into the role of principal at J.L. Boren Elementary in Mansfield,
A Poem to Kick Off Your Local Chapter’s Year
Local chapters are the lifeblood of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Spread across the state, these chapters host meetings that foster community, camaraderie, knowledge,
Zeke Castro Leaves a Legacy as an Influential Mariachi Instructor
Zeke Castro, known in Austin as the “El Rey” of mariachi music, was honored on July 13 at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
A Life of Dedication: Mary Nell Short’s Journey from Classroom to Advocacy
Early Life and Education Born and raised in Breckenridge, Texas, Mary Nell grew up in a hardworking family—her mother was a dedicated teacher, and her