Good morning, Plano.

Plano offers a busy October with events beginning Oct.

3 at Mic Drop Comedy featuring Paulie Calafiore, Oct. 4 featuring Kelly Willis at Love & War in Texas, and Oct. 8 at Courtyard Theater for a musical, with later pride, family, dog, and free Halloween celebrations rounding out the schedule.

OnRamp DFW is partnering with community donors to provide vehicles for 30 families this year as rising car costs strain daily life and limit affordable choices.

The nonprofit has raised its reserve requirement from $200 to $300 to help families cover maintenance expenses + ease their long commutes.

Mortgage rates are now above 7% (rising for five weeks) and adding pressure on homebuyers in Plano.

NBC 5 explains that despite the higher rates, buyers still have several options to consider.

Faith Community Nursing and Texas Health will offer free flu shot clinics for North Texas residents, continuing a service that has aided local communities since 2012.

The Texas Rangers lost 6-4 to the Twins in their season finale, finishing one game short of the playoffs after the Astros won their game.

Manager Skip Schumaker said the team will reflect on its performance this offseason.

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine released Week 6 rankings on Oct.

1-3 that show wins and scores for Texas high school football teams. The rankings include local teams such as Plano Prestonwood and Plano Coram Deo and help fans follow game results across divisions.

Coaching errors cost the Cowboys an overtime chance when a late touchback and a man-to-man decision allowed the Ravens to win on Sunday (NFL Week 3).

The loss adds pressure as the team prepares for games against the Texans and Buccaneers.