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Volunteer with AARP: Change A Community, Change A Life

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Giving of yourself to help others live their best life by volunteering is something that comes easy for some. AARP… Read More »
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Why the federal farm bill matters to older Texans

Posted on 03/24/23

Congress will again reauthorize the farm bill in 2023, providing an opportunity to make changes to nutrition programs,… Read More »
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Women's History Month: Why I volunteer

Posted on 03/24/23

Advocacy. Education. Collectivism. Community. Diversity. Care. Family. Read More »
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Dementia Training for Texas Law Enforcement

Posted on 03/20/23

House Bill 568 would require that peace officers are trained on how to work with people with dementia. Read More »
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AARP Texas Supports Additional Funding for Mental Health Research

Posted on 03/16/23

Proposed legislation could expand Texas’ capacity for research on mental health and brain-related diseases. Read More »
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Borrower Protections At Risk

Posted on 03/13/23 - By Mark Hollis

AARP Texas Opposes House Bill 2127 and Senate Bill 149. The bills would undo basic protections for payday and… Read More »
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Austin Museum Sheds Light on African American History

Posted on 02/21/23

In the United States, February marks Black History Month, an annual observance that sheds light on African American… Read More »
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AARP Texas Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

Posted on 02/02/23

Applications are currently being accepted through March 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET Read More »

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Prepare for Severe Winter Weather

Download the free 4-page AARP Texas Guide on Winter Storm Readiness Read More »
How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters in Texas

A guide to where, when and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster. Read More »
AARP Texas Hispanic Heritage Month Events Showcase Culture, Inclusiveness

AARP Texas focused on celebrating the beauty of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) with diverse events across the Lone Star… Read More »
Celebrating the Family Caregiver

In March 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were called into one of the most important and… Read More »
Honoring Lost Loved Ones

While many in the United States celebrate Halloween on October 31, there is another observance that begins on the same… Read More »