DTX-FRS: Impact 10/2/2025

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Frisco officials propose $500K boost for Rail District businesses

Frisco is considering $500,000 in support for Rail District businesses amid construction in downtown.

The details: Mayor Jeff Cheney said at a Sept. 16 meeting that City Manager Wes Pierson would be going to the Community Development Corporation to ask for $500,000 to support these businesses. This comes as some business owners and residents express concerns about how construction downtown is impacting establishments.

The background: The construction downtown is part of a redevelopment project in the area that is set to cost more than $80 million. The project includes:

Reconstruction of Elm and Main streets
A new plaza
New parking lots and garage
Grant program to improve area businesses

“Substantial completion” of Main Street construction is expected by the end of 2025, according to a statement from the city.

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717 Barber Academy set to relocate within Frisco

717 Barber Academy will relocate to a larger space within the same Frisco shopping center hopefully in October, business owners Tony and Veronica Leon said.

The details: The barber academy offers various services, including:

Class A barber 1000 hour program
High school program
Cosmetology to barber crossover program
Hands-on training
State board test prep
Open schedule
Flexible payment plans

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H-E-B president to retire, chief operating officer to step into the role

A San Antonio-based grocery chain with a stronghold across Texas is now facing a change in leadership.

In case you missed it: H-E-B President Craig Boyan announced his intention to step down from his role, effective in January 2026.

He’ll subsequently retire at the end of next year, according to a Sept. 30 news release from the company.

As a result, current H-E-B Chief Operating Officer Roxanne Orsak will take his place.

Zooming in: Orsak started her career at H-E-B in 1988 as a store manager, rising through the ranks to become the COO in 2022, according to the release.

“I am honored to continue to shape the future of this great company with integrity, heart and a relentless pursuit of excellence,” Orsak said.

The context: The leadership change comes in tandem with H-E-B’s continued expansion in Texas.

New storefronts in San Antonio, Georgetown, Prosper and more have opened within the last two months, as previously reported by Community Impact.