AUSTIN-Software developer BroadJump is making a slam dunk for its employees with a 43,000-sf lease at 9715 Burnet Rd. where the new headquarters space includes a 3,800-sf basketball court. Meanwhile, unusually designed conference rooms cushion the senses, boasting decor trio of an aquarium, tavern and blue skies.

HOUSTON-The Houston-Galveston Area Council is renewing a 46,286-sf lease in the 3555 Timmons Lane building in the Greenway Plaza complex. The organization acts as a liaison for 148 governmental entities in southeast Texas.

HOUSTON-The Principal Financial Group of Des Moines buys a two-building portfolio, totaling 300,000 sf, from Archon Financial. The city's improving office market is giving the city more luster in investors' eyes.

HOUSTON-R+M Shopping Center Ltd. buys a 19,195-sf retail strip center on Houston's far west side. The center is 75% leased.

SAN ANTONIO-A 440,000-sf former headquarters and distribution site for Solo Serve is being transformed into a carrier hotel that developers say is the first of its kind for the area. The project will come on line by Dec. 1.

HOUSTON-Hampton Inn & Suites wants a change - redesigning its rooms for more space, ergonomics and enhanced work areas. The prototype facility is a 67-room undertaking in Lufkin, TX., located about 120 miles northeast of Houston.

AUSTIN-Tensleep.com Inc. is leasing 6,000 sf in a move to double its space to keep pace with company growth. The development stage integrated Internet business is considered one of the fastest-growing high-tech operations in the city.

AUSTIN-CarrAmerica is tackling its second major project in Austin this year. The first of a trio of buildings - 192,000 sf - is a build-to-suit for two Harcourt Brace subsidiaries.