Millions of Texans are without power after a winter storm and record cold temperatures overwhelmed the state's electrical grid. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which oversees the grid, has been unable to predict when outages and rolling blackouts will end.
The state's top health authority reassured callers during an AARP Texas tele-town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 26, that the COVID vaccines distributed in Texas are safe and highly effective but urged patience in getting them into the arms of its people.
Tropical Storm Nicholas is eyeing the Texas coast, and, forecasters predict, it will strengthen before it touches land. You can track the storm here: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?webmap=b9bc5aead70f43ae85cd0250c4840bb1.
For decades, Don and Rebecca Martin – and their team of 15 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers – have selflessly served their Longview community by helping residents tackle the daunting task of filing taxes.
A committed advocate and mentor, Dr. Charlotte Travis has devoted decades to serving children, teachers and retirees. Along with two other Texans, Travis received this year's AARP Texas Andrus Award for Community Service.