Blog
January 12, 2026
Retirees Schedule Week of Fightback
This week alone, Texas Seniors have major events in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio!
Protests Cuts and Layoffs January 14
- January 14 is a National Day of Action for the American Federation of Government Employees. A growing number of protests are being organized. (see map)
- Cuts and layoffs mean that Texas seniors, especially in rural areas, will have even more trouble getting the help they must have
- While politicians squeal that there is no money, they seem to have more than enough for international adventures
- On the day before the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, we note that the layoff victims and suffering seniors are both disproportionately African American
Dallas action
- Main speaker: Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III
- 10 AM, January 14
- Social Security Office
- 2530 S Malcolm X Blvd
- Contact State President Gene Lantz at genelantz@texasretiredamericans.org or 214-538-3329
San Antonio action
- 10:30AM, January 14
- Congressman Tony Gonzalez’ office
- 3522 Paseano’s Parkway#301
- Contact Marinella Murillo at reff78@yahoo.com
Houston meets Tuesday
- 12:30 PM,
- 2nd Tuesday, January 13
- 2506 Sutherland
- Contact Carolyn at 713-203-5490 or dobebaby@gmail.com
Austin meets Thursday
- 1PM, January 15
- Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest
- Contact Jan Lance at taraaustintx@gmail.com
All seven Texas retiree chapters are getting ready to celebrate the birthday of Dr Martin Luther King Jr on his birthday, January 15, and on the national holiday, January 19. Our state convention is January 23 in Georgetown. Contact judy4tara@aol.com or 214-729-0063.