BEING NEW BALLOONS TO ONE OF THE POPULAR SHAPES EVERY YEAR IS THAT DARTH VADER BALLOON. BUT THE FUTURE IS ACTUALLY UNCERTAIN, AS THAT BALLOON IS AT THE END OF ITS LIFESPAN. SO NOW THERE’S AN EFFORT TO ...

Wendell Clendennen made a Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy from balloons in 2011 when the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. He's hoping to bend another one into shape this year.

The Darth Vader balloon, a fan favorite at the Balloon Fiesta for nearly two decades, faces an uncertain future as its fabric deteriorates, prompting efforts to keep the tradition alive. Beniot ...