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San Antonio’s beloved “Celebrando con AARP” was back in-person. The 9th annual event was held at Traders Village on October 2 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The community came out strong, with more than 14,000 people getting together for a fun-filled day of dancing to live music from local Tejano bands and hearing what AARP Texas has to offer them and their families.

AARP Texas is happy to announce the hiring of Jennifer Barrera Wandrey to help lead the association’s outreach work in Houston.

Dozens of baseball fans are sporting custom AARP Houston Astros jerseys after attending AARP Day at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, September 27. Anyone who registered received a ticket to the game. AARP volunteers and staff distributed the jerseys, and other AARP branded swag during the Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks matchup.

Yōkai (pronounced yo-kai) represent spooky and otherworldly phenomena in Japanese folklore. They are everything from eerie sounds in the night to fantastical beasts.

The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH) held its annual gala on September 17 at the Hilton Americas, with this year's theme of "VIVA! The Gala." The stars of the evening were honorees recognized for their tireless work within the Latino community in Houston, including Director of Community Strategy for AARP Texas, Rosalinda Martinez.

Voters age 50+ expect candidates to listen to them and focus on the issues that matter to them. Visit www.aarp.org/inmyshoes

A listing of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 events hosted by AARP Texas and community partners throughout Texas. Sept 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Texans are facing excessive heat warnings along with requests to conserve electricity this week. Here are action steps.

No matter the forecast, making a disaster plan is essential during Hurricane season. AARP has resources.

AARP Texas has announced the names of local advocates who have received fellowships to participate in the Texas State Walking College.