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Celebrating Older Americans Month: Flip the script on aging

1 year ago By News Staff

Older Americans Month in May is a time to acknowledge the contributions older adults make every day. Across the nation, older adults make their mark as volunteers, employees, parents, grandparents, mentors and advocates. This year’s national theme for Older Americans Month is “Flip the Script on Aging,” which focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about and approaches aging. Texans can honor the contributions of older adults by exploring the various ways to remain active and engaged to age and live well. This month can also be used to highlight the opportunities for purpose, exploration and connection that come with aging.

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CCIA urges Texas lawmakers to reject HB 186 over contract, privacy, and free speech concerns

1 year ago By News Staff

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association is testifying before the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs to voice its opposition to House Bill 186. The bill would require social media platforms to verify that all users are at least 18 years old before allowing them to create an account, creating significant conflicts with Texas contract law and serious First Amendment concerns.

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A Paw-sitive impact: How pets enrich the lives of the elderly

1 year ago By News Staff

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the National Institute On Aging. The companionship of a wagging tail or a soft purr, however, can enrich the lives of older adults.

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Abbott demands bold reform to fix Texas’ deadly, broken bail system in Austin

1 year ago By News Staff

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable and press conference at the Texas Public Policy Foundation to demand legislators fix Texas’ deadly and broken bail system to ensure dangerous criminals are kept behind bars.

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Is God Dead? Non-Christian sources

1 year ago By News Staff

Throughout history, critics of Jesus have questioned who He was and whether He ever existed. Over the next few weeks, we will examine several independent, reliable, non-biblical sources from the first century AD to argue for the historicity of the existence of a man named Jesus of Nazareth. These sources stand as reliable accounts in rebuttal to the claim that there is insufficient independent evidence to substantiate His existence.