With nearly 2.5 million members in Texas, AARP Texas strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Texans and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
Charlotte McKenzie, an accomplished business and civic leader residing in Frisco, will serve as the AARP Texas State President, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position in the state.
A demographics reporter who has covered voting rights issues in Texas is being honored by AARP Texas for producing impactful journalism projects that address the interests and needs of older Texans and their families.
Tamales, posadas, buñuelos y celebrando la aparición de la Virgen de Guadalupe a Juan Diego y celebrando la nochebuena. Todos estos son eventos que ocurren durante las fiestas. Y eventos que celebramos los hispanos.
Las fiestas son un tiempo para estar juntos, celebrar y dar. Desafortunadamente, los estafadores aprovechan la temporada para darse regalos a sí mismos, usando tu dinero para pagar por ellos. De hecho, un nuevo estudio de AARP muestra que todo el proceso de entrega de regalos, desde comprar el regalo perfecto hasta asegurarse de que llegue al destinatario, ofrece una serie de oportunidades para que los estafadores se aprovechen.
AARP Austin in partnership Safe Streets Austin has helped create public spaces designed for residents of all ages, abilities and needs. The "Healthy Streets" initiative, allowed for the closing of a 10-mile stretch of Austin's roads to vehicles so that it would be open to walkers and cyclists. This temporary pandemic closure has now become permanent. AARP continues to fight for a healthier Austin.
The Christmas traditions of Mexican culture—gathering for a tamalada, holding Las Posadas or celebrating La Virgen de Guadalupe—can be found widely across Texas.