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Communities across Texas are working each and every day to become more livable for residents of all ages.
By Gabrielle Wilkosz
Texans are facing excessive heat warnings along with requests to conserve electricity this week. Here are action steps.
Community Challenge grantees will work to make their communities great places to live for people of all ages.
AARP Texas has announced the names of local advocates who have received fellowships to participate in the Texas State Walking College.
Power outages, high temperatures and heat-related illnesses are threatening Texans, prompting reminders to stay safe during extreme heat. AARP Texas is urging residents to take heat-related hazards seriously and to be vigilant in checking on older residents, neighbors, and the medically vulnerable.
AARP Texas Director Bob Jackson released the following statement today in reaction to the news of the passing of Luis Alonso Wilmot of San Antonio, who served as the AARP Texas Director from 2002 to 2007:
Austin Mayor Steve Adler drew a smidgeon of laughter from a crowd of about 120 Central Texas AARP members when he told them that not everyone needs to give up their cars and ride city buses in HOV lanes. Rather, he said, just enough motorists should do so to speed up the lane he likes to drive.
Inflation and food insecurity are impacting many older Texans, but there are assistance programs, such as SNAP, available to help.
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