AUSTIN-Centex Materials is investing $14 million into the expansion of a Georgetown quarry, adding a ninth concrete plant to Centex's holdings. The subsidiary of Dallas-based Centex Construction is a leading supplier in Central Texas.

DALLAS-American Eagle's flying high as plans escalate for tomorrow's ribbon-cutting on a 30,000-sf, 13-gate terminal at the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. The airlines now provides regional jet service to 12 cities.

DALLAS-Qwest Communications, a telecommunications giant, and rising star Sphera Optical Networks join the tenant clique at Dallas ComCenter. Both firms are taking 10-year leases at the CBD telecom hotel.

IRVING, TX-More than 1.8-million sf of Texas industrial and office space in 17 properties are being sold to fund a merger between Developers Diversified Realty and American Industrial Properties.

AUSTIN-SiteStuff is joining the world of "bests," setting up a monthly award for penny-pinching quality efficiency. Nominees can come from any facet of property management, from engineers to managers.

CLEBURNE, TX-Cana Inc. is returning to its home state of Indiana, vacating a 53,370-sf building in the consolidation move. The Dallas office of Binswanger/CBB has snagged the listing for the property south of Ft. Worth.

DALLAS-WiredZone snags an eight-year, 85,000-sf lease for CombiMatrix Corp., which is relocating its headquarters to the 350,000-sf Harbour Pointe Tech Center in Mukilteo, WA. WiredZone recently has added the tech center to its growing portfolio.

AUSTIN-United Dominion Realty Trust is following the high-tech market for multifamily developments. Two projects are under way in the Austin region and another is on the drawing boards for Round Rock.