AUSTIN-Close two, buy one is the strategy being advanced in South Carolina, former home to the now Austin-based Littlefield Corp. The gaming operator has 19 bingo parlors in Texas, Alabama and South Carolina.

AUSTIN-A proposed settlement on a 4,000-acre mixed-use development in southwest Travis County goes before Austin's constituency. The plan calls for the city to pay $6.3 million to Stratus for legal fees incurred in a municipal utility district dispute.

AUSTIN-There's light at the end of the tunnel for Globeset, which has been forced in recent weeks to start laying off employees. San Mateo, CA-based Trintech is offering to pay $21 million in cash for $10 million in stock, plus assume debt for the Texas company.

PLANO, TX-There's now room to grow for Teradyne Connection Systems, which has moved into a 50,000-sf manufacturing facility. The relocation comes just as Dallas Semiconductor seals a more than $5-million components deal with the Nashua, NH-based parent firm.

FT. WORTH-An Albuquerque-based high-tech firm has snagged the IT contract for Hillwood's planned 2,500-acre Heritage development. Smart Systems'suite will include a full-automation menu for homeowners and an Intranet link to Alliance companies and school systems.

FT. WORTH-Volkswagen of America will build a 360,000-sf parts distribution center on 24 acres in Alliance's Westport corridor. The project is expected to re-energize Westport, which has been standing in the shadows of Alliance's Gateway.

IRVING, TX-Archon's cyberspace program, costing upward of $300 million, has reached Dallas as negotiations ensue for telecom hotel tenants in Loudoun County, VA, Newark, CA and Chicago. It's a one lease, one team concept.

DALLAS-The Turner Corp. is bringing a 25-year veteran of the technology business on board to create and implement a high-tech strategy. The new hire has been named vice president and chief information officer.