Events

Having marked only their first 100 days in office, members of Austin’s first City Council under a new “10-1” system of government are in a honeymoon phase of getting to know one another and learning the city’s biggest issues.

AARP's National Sponsorship of Smithsonian’s Seven-City Congressional Gold Medal Tour Culminates in Houston

WHAT: AARP Texas is hosting a panel discussion on finding responsible solutions to the current challenges faced by Medicare and Social Security

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There’s a lot going on in City Hall around these issues in the next couple of months. If you’re interesting in hearing more about the housing and mobility challenges facing Austin, working with local community leaders and officials, and joining community discussions around these issues, here are a few upcoming events that you might want to attend.

Austinites like options. We like to be able to choose to drive--or to walk. That's the focus of the Viva Streets Austin, a street festival that AARP is proud to participate in again on May 19.

Live in Fort Worth? Wondering what we're up to in your area? Have something to say to Congress about the retirement security you've worked for your whole life? This event is for you.

No need to bring any devices; free lunch is included

Did you know it's Walkability Week in Austin? Late last week, Mayor Lee Leffingwell proclaimed:

AARP Texas and KWEX Univision 41 held a historic, all-Spanish language debate on September 25 between incumbent Francisco “Quico” Canseco (R-San Antonio) and State Representative Pete Gallego (D-Alpine) before a packed house at Palo Alto College in San Antonio.