HTX-SKL: Impact 10/2/2025

Two candidates will be vying for Klein ISD Position 3, an unfinished board of trustee position term, in the upcoming Nov. 4 election.

The full story: Before the filing period closed Aug. 18, Dustin Creager and Jack Velasquez filed to run for Position 3. The rest of the term for Position 3 runs through 2027.

KISD Position 3 was filled by trustee Georgan Reitmeier after former trustee Chris Todd resigned in May. Reitmeier did not apply to run for election to the position.

What you need to know: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.  

A needlework and fiber arts store in Old Town Spring is now open for needlepoint, hand embroidery, cross stitching and craft enthusiasts.

What they offer: Storyteller's Thread, a boutique needlework shop that offers premium craft supplies, officially opened to the public on Oct. 1. The fiber arts store specializes in hand-painted canvases and a curated selection of specialty threads, catering to both seasoned stitchers and creative beginners.

Meet the owner: Store owner Jamie Lewis told Community Impact in a September email that, beyond retail, her shop will also host classes, retreats and open stitch sessions.

Quote of note: "Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or curious beginner," Lewis said, "our door is open to anyone seeking the meditative joy of needle and thread, the thrill of a well-crafted game and genuine community connection."

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.