HOUSTON-The three-year tenant signs a medium-term lease for an 87,750-sf, two-building complex near the Houston Ship Channel.

FORT WORTH-After using in-house staff for 40 years, the owner outsources leasing and management for a 91,000-sf piece of well-known class B real estate in the Downtown.

DALLAS-The convenience store giant, marking its 81st birthday, challenges its team to hit 300 stores by the end of 2009. The plan is to acquire, build and franchise.

HOUSTON-Houston will pick up 4.9 million sf this year while Dallas/Fort Worth runs a close second with 4.2 million sf. San Antonio is adding four million sf and Austin, 2.5 million sf.

HOUSTON-Houston will pick up 4.9 million sf this year while Dallas/Fort Worth runs a close second with 4.2 million sf. San Antonio is adding four million sf and Austin, 2.5 million sf.

Thirteen projects reflect just the tip of the iceberg of what's happening in the metro. In most cases, they're all spec bets on the city's past, present and future.

HOUSTON-The city's stellar economy is underwriting the frenzy. Researchers are watching 44 office projects, all class A and class AA, in various stages of construction.

HOUSTON-McDermott Will & Emery will move in late summer to Wells Fargo Plaza's upper bank after working in temp space in the CBD high rise. Extra parking is on the list of perks.