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AARP Texas Director Tina Tran comments on the news of the passing of Sylvester Turner, a congressman and longtime state legislator and Houston mayor.

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape our nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are part of our country’s history. During Black History Month 2025, AARP is celebrating everyday people—those who tirelessly support their families, uplift their neighborhoods, and drive the progress of our nation.

This festival always sells out! AARP has a few ways to get you there.

Charlene Hunter James, a long-time volunteer and community advocate in Houston, has been named AARP Texas state president.

In 1968, Bill Maness was serving on a U.S. Navy diesel submarine that ran highly classified surveillance missions in the waters near war-struck Vietnam.

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Austin is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the nation, with a population of more than 930,000. Like other Texas cities, it’s car-focused, which means frequently long commutes and roadway congestion.

AARP Texas honors Lubbock-based reporter Jayme Lozano of The Texas Tribune for outstanding journalism in the community interest in 2023.

The 2023 AARP Texas Andrus Award recipients are big contributors to their communities' betterment.

Two Central Texas-based reporters -- Avery Travis and Mose Buchele -- are being recognized by AARP Texas for producing impactful journalism projects that address the interests and needs of older Texans and their families.