ROUND ROCK, TX-Developers of La Frontera, a 328-acre urban center being created from barren ranch land, have their sights set on the future now that the 809,748-sf retail component is open. In December, Kennedy-Wilson will start work on a 198,000-sf office structure.

DALLAS-The times are a' changing or at least the roles are as Trammell Crow Co., Crescent Real Estate Equities Co. and Wyndham International Inc. all announce internal management shifts this week.

HOUSTON-High oil prices mean a comeback of oil and gas executives to the city's ritziest neighborhood. Since Jan. 1, the oil barons have been the leading purchasers of estate homes, a dominance that hasn't been seen since the energy downturn.

AUSTIN-Northwest Austin has lured another high-tech company into its midst, with Advent Networks Inc. signing for 23,304 sf of office space at the Great Hills Plaza. Location and an available talent pool motivated the signing.

AUSTIN-The Kernel Group, an enterprise software solutions provider based in Austin, is receiving about $3.8 million in venture capital from Reston, VA-based Updata Venture Partners. The funding will go to further product development, marketing and sales.

McALLEN, TX-Hilton Hotels Corp. has opened the 104-room Hilton Garden Inn McAllen, bringing the chain to more than 80 locations. More than 200 Hilton Garden Inns are expected to open by year's end.

HOUSTON-Weingarten Realty Investors of Houston has named a new vice president of property management. Lois Robinson will assume responsibility for the operation of the REIT's entire portfolio, which encompasses 14 states.

RICHARDSON, TX-Today, Taqua Systems Inc. opens doors on a 46,000-sf software engineering and customer service facility in Richardson's Telecom Corridor. The move into larger quarters also means a staff expansion.