DTX-RIC: Impact 10/2/2025

Founded in 1986, Richardson Theatre Centre has stood the test of time. Artistic Director Rachael Lindley attributes the nonprofit organization's longevity to two key factors.

“I think it is always striving for high quality production—everything we put on that stage—it's important that it's the best we can possibly do,” Lindley said. ”And then the same thing with customer service, when they walk in the door they need the very best customer service they can get.”

On the playbill: RTC performs six productions a year. Rehearsals run about five weeks and productions run four. Genres of plays include comedies, dramas, thrillers and a Christmas-themed show.

Plano ISD will launch a new Electrical Engineering Academy in partnership with East Texas A&M University, according to a news release from the district.

The district’s board of trustees approved the partnership on Sept. 25 to begin in the 2026-27 school year.

What you need to know: Students will begin the four-year academy at Jasper High School and complete it at Plano West Senior High School, where they can earn high school and college credit simultaneously, starting in 11th grade.

The program will offer students hands-on learning and career readiness opportunities in engineering, as well as the ability to complete the Texas College Core through East Texas A&M dual credit courses. These credit hours will be transferable to Texas public universities, according to the release.

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.