Happy 1st Anniversary Dad!

Happy 1st Anniversary Dad!

Posted on 06/14/2013 by | AARP Texas | Comments

Home & Family | Texas By Lucas Asher I can still remember the summer day about a year ago when, nearing the end of my first semester at college, I received a call from my father that I never expected. He told me he was going to accept a job in Austin, Texas. This job would offer him a career and location change that he wanted for many years. There was nothing I could say to him on the phone except, “You deserve this Dad.” …

AARP Texas volunteers visit Congress today to push for stronger Social Security and Medicare

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | AARP Texas | Comments

About AARP | Texas AARP volunteers and staff from Texas and every other state in the nation are visiting Capitol Hill today to express opposition to the President’s proposed Social Security benefit cut known as Chained CPI and to support responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare for Texans.  Meeting with Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Representatives Kevin Brady, Michael Burgess, Sam Johnson, Pete Olson, Beto O’Rourke, Marc Veasey, Fileman Vela, Randy Weber and their staff, AARP volunteers are urging our representatives to have a …

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | AARP Texas | Comments

Advocacy By Bob Jackson, AARP Texas state director It’s here! I know you all have been patiently waiting for our post-session update. And I’m pleased to tell you that it’s finally here. The 2013 legislative session showed that important victories can be achieved on both offense and defense, that is, by advancing legislation that helps Texans 50+ and stopping potentially harmful bills in their tracks. It’s been a busy few months to say the least, and we have a lot of …

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Utility Bill Discounts for Low-income Texans

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Local Resources Low-income Texans may be eligible for the LITE-UP Texas program, which provides discounts on electric bills during the summer months. The program gives discounts on utility bills May through August and is generally available automatically for those receiving Medicaid and food assistance. It is available to those with annual household income up to $14,363 for an individual or up to $19,388 for a couple. Find out how to apply by visiting liteuptexas.org or by calling 866-454-8387 toll-free. Texans can learn about …

Leticia Goodrich, Caring for the Community

Posted on 05/31/2013 by | AARP Texas | Comments

Volunteering By Hayley Hervieux Leticia Goodrich of Amarillo may be many things: an intrepid pioneer, a community leader, a force to be reckoned with, and an ambassador for social change, just to name a few. But no matter what she is doing—and there is plenty to keep her busy—one thing is certain. Her heart is in the right place. A lifelong volunteer, there was never a time when Leticia was not giving of herself for others. She has always been a …

The Uphill Battle for Complete Streets

The Uphill Battle for Complete Streets

Posted on 05/30/2013 by | AARP Texas | Comments

Home & Family By Matthew Chang With spring underway, Texas weather has taken a turn for the better. The green is returning to the trees, the harsh winds have calmed to a gentle breeze and families all over Texas are bringing out the grill for some sweet barbecue. Life is enjoyable outside once again, and yet there is a problem. For some, a day outside is often a day at risk. For all it has going for it, Texas lags behind when it …

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