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• As If We Didn’t Have Enough Problems — Alcohol Abuse for Seniors!

  December 23, 2014: According to an article in the December 22 Dallas Morning News, seniors are the fastest growing population with alcohol and drug problems. They say, "An estimated 2.8 million older adults in the United States meet the criteria for Read More >

• Will Medicare be Privatized?

  December 23, 2014: Congressman Marc Veasey held a "Labor Breakfast" at Lupe's Mexican Grill in Arlington on December 19. In his comments and responses to questions, it is apparent that Veasey is still the best thing to happen to North Texas retirees Read More >

• Ten Million Seniors Face Pension Cuts!

  December 18, 2014: During December, the Congress passed an omnibus spending bill with several bad features. President Obama already signed it. For seniors, the worst part was that underfunded multi-employer pension plans can now be cut. Details of Read More >

• Party in December…

  December 03, 2014: Texas Alliance members are encouraged to have a good time during these holidays. The Dallas chapter held their party early with singing, games, and a terrific meal catered by TARA member Beverly McCray. Socializing was especially Read More >

• Retirees Say “Vote Early!”

  October 22, 2014: Texas Alliance members rallied on the first day of early voting Judy Bryant, organizer for the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, brought several organizations together on October 20th for a public appeal to vote early. We wer Read More >

• Rally for Early Voting — With Eight Billion Good Reasons!

  October 17, 2014: Texas seniors and our allies will rally on the first day of early voting at 10 AM Monday October 20, by the Dallas Old Red Courthouse. The deadline for submitting applications for vote-by-mail October 24, but most people will vote Read More >

• Ft Worth to Hold Last Meeting Before Elections

  October 13, 2014: Retirees like Jim Rivers (pictured) are doing a lot of phone banking to get out the vote November 4. Tarrant County seniors can help out by calling Dennis Anderson at 972 816-6504. In Dallas, call Pam Resendiz at 214-826-4808. Vot Read More >

• Austin Retirees Meet Thursday Sep 18

  September 16, 2014:   The Austin Chapter of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans normally meets on the 2nd Wednesday, but the September meeting is on Thursday, the 18th. AUSTIN TARA Meeting, 10:00-11:30 AM in the Texas AFT Conference Room Read More >

• Fort Worth is Happening

  September 15, 2014: Fort Worth Meeting Wednesday, September 17 President Jim Rivers writes: "Hi Retiree and Senior Activists, The Ft Worth Alliance for Retired Americans monthly meeting is Wednesday, September 17.  We will discuss our political ca Read More >

• Retirees Need Help

  September 09, 2014: American Airlines retirees are asking that letters be sent to executives asking that they not cut benefits. To send a letter to top executives, select your targets from the 12 listed. click here. Don't use the red "submit" button Read More >