Anna Butler - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/anna-butler/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:47:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Anna Butler - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/anna-butler/ 32 32 103504436 Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health picks Dallas for ‘Customer Experience Hub’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/advanced-research-projects-agency-for-health-picks-dallas-for-customer-experience-hub/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advanced-research-projects-agency-for-health-picks-dallas-for-customer-experience-hub Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:47:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c12d0a3532471074b63047680185723e The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has opted to plant its latest hub location in Dallas. ARPA-H is a federal entity, bearing a $2.5 billion budget, operates within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to advanc...

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]]> 665795 CBRE settles with SEC over alleged whistleblower violations https://houstonnewmedia.org/cbre-settles-with-sec-over-alleged-whistleblower-violations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbre-settles-with-sec-over-alleged-whistleblower-violations Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:31:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=af4e033dcfdddd586b079dc07cfe0d7a CBRE Inc. has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to charges for using an employee release that violated the federal agency's whistleblower protection rule. Here are more details on the charges, settlement and CBRE's cooper...

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]]> 662467 North America’s second Peppa Pig Theme Park underway in North Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/north-americas-second-peppa-pig-theme-park-underway-in-north-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-americas-second-peppa-pig-theme-park-underway-in-north-texas Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:49:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bf759f866f14383e18c701c1e615e987 "Project Everest" has been underway since June 28 in North Richland Hills in Dallas-Fort Worth, according to a filing. Merlin Entertainment, which is a family-focused, location-based entertainment company behind attractions such as Legoland and Madame ...

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]]> 661456 Frontier Communications to move headquarters to Dallas https://houstonnewmedia.org/frontier-communications-to-move-headquarters-to-dallas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frontier-communications-to-move-headquarters-to-dallas Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:55:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3293e692c19f9e24aedb133f4d2bf6df Frontier Communications (Nasdaq: FYBR) officially announced this week that it plans to relocate its headquarters from Norwalk, Connecticut, to Uptown Dallas. Here are the details on why it's moving, where it plans to office and more.

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]]> 660306 Dallas-based tax-focused firm Avantax to be acquired in $1.2B take-private deal https://houstonnewmedia.org/dallas-based-tax-focused-firm-avantax-to-be-acquired-in-1-2b-take-private-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dallas-based-tax-focused-firm-avantax-to-be-acquired-in-1-2b-take-private-deal Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:01:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9c604568144e8f4a8278fad7c664acb0 Avantax Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTA), a Dallas-based financial planning and wealth management firm focused on tax, reached a deal to be acquired by Cetera Holdings, the holding company for Cetera Financial Group. The all-cash transaction values Avantax at about...

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]]> 659574 Google commits at least $600 million to build out new Texas data center https://houstonnewmedia.org/google-commits-at-least-600-million-to-build-out-new-texas-data-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-commits-at-least-600-million-to-build-out-new-texas-data-center Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:04:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=53550d470bca2c076f2f620380325a0d Google officially announced plans to invest $330 million in Texas this year with an additional commitment to invest at least $600 million in its new data center site in Red Oak, a community south of Dallas, over the course of multiple years.

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]]> 655191 Fiesta Restaurant Group to be acquired by Authentic Restaurant Brands, taken private https://houstonnewmedia.org/fiesta-restaurant-group-to-be-acquired-by-authentic-restaurant-brands-taken-private/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fiesta-restaurant-group-to-be-acquired-by-authentic-restaurant-brands-taken-private Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:06:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aad5e943ba0acacf9d0076f2a9f4e7d5 A portfolio company of New York investment firm Garnett Station Partners is set to become the new owner of Dallas-based Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Pollo Tropical and former owner of Taco Cabana.

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]]> 642145 Texodus: Inside the cost savings Californians are finding in Houston, across Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/texodus-inside-the-cost-savings-californians-are-finding-in-houston-across-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texodus-inside-the-cost-savings-californians-are-finding-in-houston-across-texas Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:03:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=da61133830bfb6aad71e7882b10dd203 StorageCafe examined what it termed the “Texodus,” in which Californians are realizing both massive savings and lifestyle enhancements driving decisions to relocate to Texas. Here's how Houston stood out when it comes to affordability and more.

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]]> 624225 Houston firm unveils build-to-suit projects totaling nearly 1 million square feet https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-firm-unveils-build-to-suit-projects-totaling-nearly-1-million-square-feet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-firm-unveils-build-to-suit-projects-totaling-nearly-1-million-square-feet Wed, 31 May 2023 12:22:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7b7b9a2a3418311a769635d9d815e7d2 Lovett Industrial, a Houston-based real estate investment firm, is adding to its North Texas development roster with the addition of two build-to-suit industrial facilities in Dallas at Trinity West Business Park.

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]]> 606312 All Tuesday Morning locations to close by the end of June — but it might not be the end just yet https://houstonnewmedia.org/all-tuesday-morning-locations-to-close-by-the-end-of-june-but-it-might-not-be-the-end-just-yet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-tuesday-morning-locations-to-close-by-the-end-of-june-but-it-might-not-be-the-end-just-yet Wed, 24 May 2023 19:31:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=26807f8f60bbca5b7e18685e24cb6c9b All remaining Tuesday Morning stores will close by the end of June, but that may not be the end for the retailer. A firm is looking for a buyer to obtain the brand assets, and there's an opportunity for a new owner to potentially reactivate a "limited ...

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]]> 603020 Jacobs to spin off key business unit into separate company https://houstonnewmedia.org/jacobs-to-spin-off-key-business-unit-into-separate-company/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jacobs-to-spin-off-key-business-unit-into-separate-company Wed, 10 May 2023 13:10:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=26622df8867b236ce39a1e939c699a25 Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) plans to spin off its Critical Mission Solutions business to create an independent business as the Dallas-based professional services firm looks to create ways to drive value.

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]]> 595401 Tuesday Morning auctioning more than 250 leases nationwide as part of bankruptcy https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuesday-morning-auctioning-more-than-250-leases-nationwide-as-part-of-bankruptcy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-morning-auctioning-more-than-250-leases-nationwide-as-part-of-bankruptcy Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:07:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=15ea83f7e6203f0233f57fbbb3963e25 Part of Tuesday Morning's Chapter 11 restructuring plan includes optimizing its store footprint and retooling its focus on core markets — and that mission includes the auctioning of more than 250 leases across the U.S. as part of the off-price home goo...

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]]> 564134 Tuesday Morning reveals locations of planned store closures for Houston, elsewhere https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuesday-morning-reveals-locations-of-planned-store-closures-for-houston-elsewhere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-morning-reveals-locations-of-planned-store-closures-for-houston-elsewhere Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:40:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7dfa07dd442cf5b486a6f8b23098027c Tuesday Morning Corp. has revealed plans to close more than half of its stores across the country as the Dallas-based off-price retailer seeks financial and operational reorganization. Here's a look at the locations closing in the Houston area and acro...

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]]> 548487 Tuesday Morning files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection; store closures expected https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuesday-morning-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-store-closures-expected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-morning-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-store-closures-expected Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:06:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a7ac7c0b6a2ff9800ec9c1881542928f Store closures and a focus on optimizing logistics and inventory acquisition operations at high-performing stores are part of the plans laid out in restructuring of Dallas-based retailer Tuesday Morning in its pursuit of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectio...

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]]> 547703 Examining the Texas Triangle through the commercial real estate lens https://houstonnewmedia.org/examining-the-texas-triangle-through-the-commercial-real-estate-lens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=examining-the-texas-triangle-through-the-commercial-real-estate-lens Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:54:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=97f5bba5efdfa52042f5e9e3af4a9173 Inspired by “The Texas Triangle: An Emerging Power in the Global Economy,” National Valuation Consultants Inc. set out to apply the key principles of the 2021 book to the commercial real estate sector, focusing on data and trends tied to rent, vacancy ...

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]]> 415520 Texas rent growth tracks with inbound residents who can afford it https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-rent-growth-tracks-with-inbound-residents-who-can-afford-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-rent-growth-tracks-with-inbound-residents-who-can-afford-it Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:07:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=66bad7ba2e6461b9184ad85cf353ded0 It's no surprise that Texas is able to outperform in key commercial real estate sectors, especially given its recovery rate after Covid-19 compared to the rest of the nation.

"The state acts as a beacon of hope for individuals and the country at large...

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]]> 370754 Filing, resolution timeline streamlined with updates to Texas lien laws. Here’s what to know https://houstonnewmedia.org/filing-resolution-timeline-streamlined-with-updates-to-texas-lien-laws-heres-what-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filing-resolution-timeline-streamlined-with-updates-to-texas-lien-laws-heres-what-to-know Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:42:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a14be6cf9b5dd6494ed4bd5928534773 Texas legislature passed a handful of meaningful changes to lien laws last year that are now in effect. Here are a few things for owners, lenders, contractors and subcontractors to keep in mind.

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]]> 260134 Weitzman CEO: What to expect in 2022 retail leasing, development https://houstonnewmedia.org/weitzman-ceo-what-to-expect-in-2022-retail-leasing-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weitzman-ceo-what-to-expect-in-2022-retail-leasing-development Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:34:22 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5fe15ca583bc72b55c8cf590bec96c64 Tenant sales are up, retail development is set to come back, and grocers won't be sitting on the sidelines for much longer. That's according to Marshall Mills, Weitzman's CEO, as he lays out what's ahead in 2022.

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]]> 228632 Self-storage firm backed by Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust snaps up more than 1M-SF portfolio https://houstonnewmedia.org/self-storage-firm-backed-by-blackstone-real-estate-income-trust-snaps-up-more-than-1m-sf-portfolio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-storage-firm-backed-by-blackstone-real-estate-income-trust-snaps-up-more-than-1m-sf-portfolio Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:30:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1264052f0944726041d7f2944c446f8f Simply Self Storage has purchased a 14-building institutional-grade portfolio from Storage Choice as the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust-backed company doubles down on Texas' inflow migration and growth prospects.

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]]> 210900 Cushman & Wakefield to acquire Texas-based multifamily property manager https://houstonnewmedia.org/cushman-wakefield-to-acquire-texas-based-multifamily-property-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cushman-wakefield-to-acquire-texas-based-multifamily-property-manager Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:42:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0696625754dd6797b751e9729e3548df Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) will be moving into 20 U.S. multifamily markets with the acquisition of a multifamily property manager based in the Dallas area.

The Chicago commercial real estate giant plans to add Pinnacle Property Management Servic...

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