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SEP 15, 2025
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Join AARP Texas as we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual observance is a time to recognize and honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities whose roots trace back to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Throughout the month, AARP Texas will host a dynamic lineup of events and activities across the state—highlighting the diversity, resilience, and cultural pride that shape our Hispanic heritage here in Texas.
SEP 15, 2025
Rodriguez assumes leadership of AARP Texas on Sept. 15 to work on behalf of AARP's 2.5 million Texas members. She will lead staff in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and more than 400 volunteers statewide.
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.
Texans receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for reduced payments starting in March. February will be the last month of SNAP Emergency Allotments,
If you think someone is having a stroke, the watchword is BE FAST. But what if you’re a Spanish speaker? Then it’s AHORA.
Nearing the two-year anniversary of the deadly winter storm that led to power outages for millions of Texans, AARP Texas is pushing for reforms to help protect residents during natural disasters.
Cuando se trata de celebrar las fiestas, los latinos siempre lo hacemos a lo grande.
AARP Texas is praising the Austin City Council for rejecting a proposed $ 25-a-month electric service customer charge. The City Council instead approved on Dec. 8 changes to its rates that will result in an overall $9 a month increase, which includes a $3 a month hike in the customer charge. AARP Texas had expressed concerns that a higher customer charge would have hit hard many Austinites, particularly older residents on fixed incomes and others struggling to make ends meet.
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.
Amid growing food insecurity, during the holidays, Texans should be aware of signs of hunger in their relatives and friends.
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