Good morning, Plano.

The annual Plano Balloon Festival—running Sept 17 to 20—is underway at Oak Point Park, featuring over 40 creative hot-air balloons, Bill Broker’s llama-shaped balloon, nightly glows at 7:30 p.m., and tethered rides available throughout the weekend.

The Fed raised rates from 3.75% to 4% on Tuesday, increasing borrowing costs for those with credit cards and loans.

Plano consumers with debt may see higher minimum payments as banks adjust their terms.

DART will add direct buses for the State Fair of Texas on weekends and extra light rail on weekends and Indigenous People’s Day to improve travel for Plano riders.

Transit officials say the service expansion will ease trips for fairgoers and commuters.

City officials allocated funds to keep the Eastside Boys & Girls Club open—half available immediately while the remainder will be released if the club submits a plan for long-term financial stability.

Dallas Morning News food writer Sara Blaskovich highlights local food milestones in this week's Foodie 411 as S&D Oyster turns 50 while a North Texas barbecue joint wins an award and wine makes a bold impression.

Mortgage rates have risen for the fourth week in a row, with the 30-year fixed rate nearing 7% and squeezing affordability for homebuyers in Plano; the rise follows a Fed rate hike + higher bond yields that increase borrowing costs for both new and refinanced loans.

Robertson and Harley are back with the Stars for training camp after planned trades fell through.

Robertson returned on a $12 million, one-year deal while Harley continues under an $84.69 million extension, and both remain focused on preparing for the season ahead.