The Freestone County Retired Teachers Association welcomed the 2026 recipients of the FCRTA Scholarships recently awarded to these graduated seniors at their bi-monthly meeting on June 4, 2026.

Recipients are Josue Rodriguez of Wortham HS; Leonardo Morales of Teague HS; and Blake Phillips of Fairfield HS.

FCRTA now proudly awards a $500.00 scholarship to one graduating senior from each of the three high schools in Freestone County every year.

Anyone can contribute to the FCRTA Scholarship Fund. A donation to the scholarship fund In Memory of, or in Honor of a special teacher, family member or another that cares about our school and our students now or in the past can be a special tribute to that special person.

Please contact Alicia Smith, President, at als75840@yahoo.com or 903-388-0950. You can talk to any officer or member to get more information.

FCRTA welcomes and encourages any retired or active school employee to join TRTA and our local chapter.

TRTA is our only voice of TRS- Annuitants at the Texas Capitol. TRTA now more than ever is working to protect our retirement fund for retirees and actives alike.

For more information contact Alicia Smith or any officer.

Scholarship recipients for the 2026 scholarships are (left to right): Josue Rodriguez, Leonardo Morales, Blake Phillips (Submitted Photo)