My name is Karen Whatley and I am a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). I am a retired Texas public school employee and educated Texas children for 27 years with TRS.
Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.
For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas has produced many colorful characters and gifted actors and artists in its long history. Among those is actor Larry Hagman. He played one of the most notorious villains on TV but was the opposite off-screen, known instead for his wit and his devotion to friends.
Concerning the Citizens Journal story published Aug. 30, 2023, Peggy and I started dating in high school in March 1951. We both married our spouses while in college. After their deaths, we are sweethearts again. Our relationship has covered 73 years, not 63 years. The uniqueness of our relationship is the 73 years. We had briefly seen each other once at a high school reunion 32 years ago.
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