HOUSTON—Vinson & Elkins has announced the promotion of eight Texas-based lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2016.

FORT WORTH—A 113,299-square-foot office complex located at 2701 West Plano Parkway in Plano sold to Plano Parkway Business Center LLC, a syndication partnership set up by managing partners and promoters Steve Fithian, a DFW commercial broker, and Thomas K. Wilson, founder of Wilson Investment Properties Inc.

ARLINGTON, TX--Jambo's BBQ Shack has secured lease-purchase rights to an iconic location, Arlington Steakhouse, for an expansion in early February.

DALLAS--KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT, in a joint venture with Dallas-based Encore Hospitality LLC, has acquired the Q&C Hotel in New Orleans, LA for $51.2 million.

HOUSTON—HFF has added a new leader to its Houston office.

DALLAS--E Smith Realty Partners has a new manager in its midst: Steve Jarvie has been hired as the firm's president.

DENTON, TX--NOVUS Realty Advisors principals John St. Clair and Grant Brodeur recently completed the trade of a 444-acre tract of land in Lakeview Ranch in Denton.

FORT WORTH--The Woodmont Co. has expanded its management team, hiring Rebecca Galuppo as vice president of center marketing and Steven Sless as vice president of leasing.