The Dallas TARA Chapter held its regular 1st Wednesday meeting on January 7th. We remembered President George Nolan, who is having serious health problems. In his stead, Secretary Barbara Rojas chaired the meeting and made sure we "passed the hat" to cover our expenses. All TARA ... Read more
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 alcohol abuse, and this number is expected to rea... Read more
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 in many years. Mark York, head of the Dallas AFL-... Read more
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 the bill are on line. The actual severity of the c... Read more
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 meaningful because our Chapter President, George N... Read more
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 were joined by the Dallas AFL-CIO, North Texas Jobs w... Read more
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 at the polls. Everyone who hopes for kindness fr... Read more
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. Vote-by-mail applications are due at County Elections... Read more
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, 3000 South IH 35 Suite 175, Austin 78704. Fount... Read more