HOUSTON-Ostler International, an importer and distributor, is prepping for a move into 21,600 sf of industrial space in Houston's northeast submarket. Nationwide, Ostler occupies 280,000 sf at its 15 locations in 35 states.

HOUSTON-The Houston retail market is riding the crest of strong economic indicators. Dallas-based Weitzman Group's latest report predicts the region will continue its hardy leasing and construction through year's end.

HOUSTON-The Houston retail market is riding the crest of strong economic indicators. Dallas-based Weitzman Group's latest report predicts the region will continue its hardy leasing and construction through year's end.

HOUSTON-With full pomp and circumstance, Hines and Prime Asset Management have broken ground on the 32-story Calpine Center. It's the first spec office project to come out of the ground in the city's CBD in 19 years--a welcome sight for city officials.

HOUSTON-A lead tenant in the 89,000-sf, multi-tenant Richmond Tower has closed a deal for an extra 12,365 sf. The Boston-based American Tower's beefed-up lease is just an affirmation of the Greenway Plaza's activity of late, says a broker.

HOUSTON-Another out-of-state, high-end retailer has set its sights on Houston, leasing a 36,161-sf showroom-warehouse in the city's southwest submarket. Brandon of Houston will move into its spot Sept. 1.

HOUSTON-The phones are no longer ringing off the hook for prized distribution space in Houston's northwest submarket. But, say two CB Richard Ellis execs, it's not all gloom and doom. There's no space glut nor will there be despite 2.7 million sf coming on line.

KATY, TX-A Pennsylvania-based retailer is eyeing a fall opening in 4,000 sf at Westgate Marketplace in Katy. For Catherine's Plus Sizes, it will be its 11th store in the Houston metro market.