HTX-HRM: Impact 10/2/2025

The Raven Tower recently announced on social media the upcoming reopening of its iconic tower. 

The gist: Originally built in the 1970s as a metal fabrication shop, The Raven Tower is a bar that serves twenty-four beers on tap, a large spirits selection and an assortment of wines.

The space also features an iconic 3,000 square-foot patio in the sky, offering panoramic views of Downtown Houston. While the bar on the ground has remained open, the tower has been under renovation and will reopen to the public at the beginning of October. 

Something to note: The Raven Tower was recently purchased by new owners, who have added new community amenities to the space, including a pool table, multiple bars and more seating with more than 20 picnic tables, owner Dustin Landry said.

Additionally, Landry said the bar now has a 20-foot video wall, multiple TVs and a giant projector.

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William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental airports, as of September, are offering an on-demand American Sign Language interpreting service, Aira ASL, to passengers, according to a Sept. 18 news release from Houston Airports.

The service is free to passengers, and is the first of its kind to be offered in Texas, the news release notes. 

The overview: Aira ASL is an app that connects users to professional ASL interpreters from a live video feed.

Diving in deeper: The interpreter, according to the release, can assist travelers with some of the following throughout the airport:

• Check-in counters
• Gates
• Restrooms
• Concessions
• Baggage claim

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.