The median federal funds rate across all forecasts and policy rules increased from 3.52 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 4.29 percent in 2024. (fourth quarter), the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland disclosed on Dec. 1. Cleveland Fed…
By 2027 or 2030, Dallas intends to outlaw gasoline-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment, its government recently announced. The city government of Dallas may soon ban gasoline-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping tools, The Dallas Morning…
Weeks after receiving a personal recognizance (PR) bond or a jail-free card, George Albert Hodge, 35, allegedly killed Greg Downs, 61, a local from Texas, following their encounter on November 3. Downs’ family still grieves his death and seeks justice…
A Houston-based tax lawyer reportedly took his own life while facing court charges involving a $225 million corruption scandal from the United States Internal Revenue Services connected to Robert Smith, America’s richest Black man. Carlos Kepke, 83, was accused of…
The government has withdrawn from implementing a pension modernization formula that would give increases of more than 8% to the vast majority of retirees, the Social Security Administration announced recently. Implementation of Pension Increase The Social Security Administration said that…
Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, recently said that the fifth round of Pandemic-Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) for families in the state had been granted. An estimated $391 will be given to each family in November and December. Texas COVID-19 assistance…
Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr., most recognized for his roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “Die Hard,” recently passed away at age 66. Clarence Gilyard passes away There are no other specifics about his passing, although the University of Nevada, Las…
Delano Burkes, a Houston resident who has been missing for nearly two weeks, was found dead in the Houston Ship Channel on Friday. This was confirmed by medical examiners on Tuesday, Nov. 29. After being discovered by a local on…
Wednesday’s leadership elections appear to be going well as Democrats have united around a group of three youthful leaders to succeed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team. House Leaders Step Down Many ambitious politicians, both old and young, might…
The Texas National Guard received a tweet of gratitude from Texas Governor Greg Abbot for its efforts to block over 20,000 smuggling attempts between Mexico and the United States. “The Texas National Guard has blocked over 26,000 potential smuggling events…