AUSTIN-A state agency is seeking input from brokers on how the outsourcing process should work. It's a potentially huge client. State government leases more than 11 million sf in 321 cities, including 3.2 million sf here.

AUSTIN-The rate of growth slows in the northwest submarket as sublease space grows in other parts of city. However, the northwest submarket still has 59% of the total sublease space in the market.

AUSTIN-Edmund Fleming Jr., with a resume seasoned with development and finance backgrounds, joins an experienced team of land and investment brokers serving investors and developers in Central Texas.

AUSTIN-HBF Group Inc. signs for another five years and takes right of first refusal for another floor of space in Shidler Group's building, one of four it bought in the Central Business District earlier this year.

AUSTIN-The rate of growth slows in the northwest submarket as sublease space grows in other parts of city. However, the northwest submarket still has 59% of the total sublease space in the market.

AUSTIN-Air cargo traffic, a mainstay for Austin's southeast submarket, is down again in October tabulations. The ongoing fallout from Sept. 11 and sagging economy shoulder the blame for the shortfall. Monthly cargo activity dipped 19% from a year ago.

LOCKHART, TX-The federal money will get the city started on a roadway that will open up a 43-acre industrial park near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and provide access to US Highway 183.

AUSTIN-The University of Texas is mapping out options for 405 acres of undeveloped land in northwest Austin. This week, master planner Carter & Burgess heads to North Carolina's Research Triangle Park for a first-hand look at that undertaking.