The Katy Area Retired Educators has grown into one of the “most active” Texas Retired Teachers Association chapters in the state since the organization’s inception 25 years ago, officials said.

With over 76,000 volunteer hours logged last year alone—and a goal of 100,000 hours this year—nonprofit and community officials gathered at a Nov. 12 anniversary dinner to laud the organization’s influence, which extends from classrooms across the region to the state Capitol.

State Rep. Michael Schofield said KARE's grassroots activism has helped prevent proposed premium hikes for retiree health insurance plans and paved the way for much-needed benefit adjustments for retirees at the state level.

“I know when we’re in session because I see a lot of red shirts coming out of my office,” Schof

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