Mitchell Parton - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/mitchell-parton/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:12:33 +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 Mitchell Parton - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/mitchell-parton/ 32 32 103504436 Office building home to HQs of Chuck E. Cheese, Pei Wei finds buyer in bankruptcy court https://houstonnewmedia.org/office-building-home-to-hqs-of-chuck-e-cheese-pei-wei-finds-buyer-in-bankruptcy-court/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=office-building-home-to-hqs-of-chuck-e-cheese-pei-wei-finds-buyer-in-bankruptcy-court Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:12:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8073af27f0436c0dffd7bde2bf874660 It appears the pending buyer got a bargain, with a bid of a little more than half what the property was valued at by Dallas Central Appraisal District. Learn more about the deal in this story and check out DBJ's list of the biggest North Texas commerci...

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Retail giant Costco to buy Dallas office tower for $14M https://houstonnewmedia.org/retail-giant-costco-to-buy-dallas-office-tower-for-14m/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=retail-giant-costco-to-buy-dallas-office-tower-for-14m Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:20:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b096c2b5a8a3c6e7140feadc4cef441e The national retail giant made an unusual play in the Dallas office market. The property was purchased at auction after the building's owner filed for bankruptcy protection. Click through for more details about the transaction and speculation about wha...

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Dallas office tower owned by Houston REITs avoids foreclosure auction with Ch. 11 bankruptcy https://houstonnewmedia.org/dallas-office-tower-owned-by-houston-reits-avoids-foreclosure-auction-with-ch-11-bankruptcy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dallas-office-tower-owned-by-houston-reits-avoids-foreclosure-auction-with-ch-11-bankruptcy Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:59:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cc188c677d5b2edd93cea9d7c91a5630 A 12-story Dallas office building owned by two Houston-based REITs was headed for auction, but now its future is in the hands of a bankruptcy court judge. Click through to read the latest and to get more info on a dispute between the two companies that...

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Texas Live developer calls resort casino concept a ‘winning formula’ as Mark Cuban pitches one for Dallas https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-live-developer-calls-resort-casino-concept-a-winning-formula-as-mark-cuban-pitches-one-for-dallas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-live-developer-calls-resort-casino-concept-a-winning-formula-as-mark-cuban-pitches-one-for-dallas Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:24:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b0000b55623cda1cd3dabd29652800f6 The Dallas Business Journal asked the leader of the development firm behind Texas Live what he thinks of Mark Cuban's idea of a resort casino in North Texas. Click through to hear from David Cordish, chairman and CEO of Cordish Cos., and check out Cuba...

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H-E-B’s Scott McClelland on retirement: ‘Enjoyed every minute of’ 31-year career with grocer https://houstonnewmedia.org/h-e-bs-scott-mcclelland-on-retirement-enjoyed-every-minute-of-31-year-career-with-grocer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=h-e-bs-scott-mcclelland-on-retirement-enjoyed-every-minute-of-31-year-career-with-grocer Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:01:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=62cf7b5ab746c2c872ca5f9560a50392 Scott McClelland, president of food and drug stores for San Antonio-based H-E-B LP, plans to step down at the end of this year after more than 30 years with the company.

McClelland has worked for H-E-B since 1990, serving as president of the grocer's ...

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Houston firm buys 2 buildings leased by global health care firms https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-firm-buys-2-buildings-leased-by-global-health-care-firms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-firm-buys-2-buildings-leased-by-global-health-care-firms Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:24:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5dd8a247e24272e6106f7ada67f03ff9 A local developer is expanding its San Antonio portfolio to invest in properties housing life-sciences giants.

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Houston’s median home price surpassed by San Antonio https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-median-home-price-surpassed-by-san-antonio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-median-home-price-surpassed-by-san-antonio Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:18:50 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3e6434b3056b076f3ba93636ee514e7f Houston's median sale price is now the lowest of the major Texas metro areas.

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Taco Cabana could go national under new owner https://houstonnewmedia.org/taco-cabana-could-go-national-under-new-owner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taco-cabana-could-go-national-under-new-owner Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cae4a965eb56097a47e99a7ea7befe67 One of Texas' most well-known chains could make a leap outside of the Lone Star State after it's purchased by a large California restaurant operator later this year.

Anil Yadav, CEO of Fremont, California-based Yadav Enterprises Inc., said he could se...

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California restaurant operator to buy Taco Cabana for $85M https://houstonnewmedia.org/california-restaurant-operator-to-buy-taco-cabana-for-85m/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-restaurant-operator-to-buy-taco-cabana-for-85m Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:33:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=032a57d374bc2006ef1c2a85afe07329 San Antonio-based Taco Cabana will be sold to a large restaurant operator, its Dallas-based parent company announced July 1.

An affiliate of Fremont, California-based Yadav Enterprises Inc. entered into a stock purchase agreement with Taco Cabana pare...

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Lumber costs are easing — but still causing headaches for builders https://houstonnewmedia.org/lumber-costs-are-easing-but-still-causing-headaches-for-builders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lumber-costs-are-easing-but-still-causing-headaches-for-builders Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:21:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a837a85ccaae01b31a1c9596d8b70836 While lumber prices have dropped from all-time highs, they are still are more than double what they were a year ago and joined by other rising costs across the board for builders.

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Midway and GrayStreet’s Lone Star redevelopment gets $24M incentive package https://houstonnewmedia.org/midway-and-graystreets-lone-star-redevelopment-gets-24m-incentive-package/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=midway-and-graystreets-lone-star-redevelopment-gets-24m-incentive-package Fri, 21 May 2021 19:54:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=39d03cecfc2709675ad0bb939dd31da8 The total cost of development will be about $596 million and is expected to create an assessed value of about $709 million, according to the city.

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Sale of San Antonio’s The Rim marks largest such deal in U.S. this year, JLL says https://houstonnewmedia.org/sale-of-san-antonios-the-rim-marks-largest-such-deal-in-u-s-this-year-jll-says/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sale-of-san-antonios-the-rim-marks-largest-such-deal-in-u-s-this-year-jll-says Wed, 19 May 2021 13:05:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f9ea713dbc71a562566e4b2a81bc11ac A North Carolina firm's acquisition of The Rim in San Antonio was the largest trade of an open-air shopping center in square footage in the U.S. this year so far, according to JLL. And the deal has some Houston ties.

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Frost Bank plans major expansion in Dallas after success in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/frost-bank-plans-major-expansion-in-dallas-after-success-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frost-bank-plans-major-expansion-in-dallas-after-success-in-houston Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:12:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0ab368706bd318973ab7a6e3ecc4a677 Frost opened the 23rd of its 25 new Houston financial centers in April, and the Houston push is set to wrap up over the coming weeks with the launch of the final two locations.

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Old Country Buffet, Ryan’s, HomeTown Buffet owners declare bankruptcy https://houstonnewmedia.org/old-country-buffet-ryans-hometown-buffet-owners-declare-bankruptcy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-country-buffet-ryans-hometown-buffet-owners-declare-bankruptcy Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:47:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6c841716662a348c868c07df4a3e5a57 More than a dozen entities affiliated with a San Antonio restaurant operator have filed for bankruptcy protection, and the "vast majority" of locations its classic buffet chains will remain closed, with only one brand expected to relaunch.

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Midway, GrayStreet plan ‘lifestyle destination’ at former Lone Star Brewery in San Antonio https://houstonnewmedia.org/midway-graystreet-plan-lifestyle-destination-at-former-lone-star-brewery-in-san-antonio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=midway-graystreet-plan-lifestyle-destination-at-former-lone-star-brewery-in-san-antonio Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:26:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7581febc020be1d17eef095a10b448f8 Real estate developers from Houston and San Antonio revealed plans for the former Lone Star Brewery site in San Antonio, aiming to create what a "lifestyle destination."

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4 things business owners need to do immediately when filing storm-related insurance claims https://houstonnewmedia.org/4-things-business-owners-need-to-do-immediately-when-filing-storm-related-insurance-claims/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-things-business-owners-need-to-do-immediately-when-filing-storm-related-insurance-claims Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:31:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ffca30cb7052ca915f6b97695b0911c4 Here is what insurance experts say business owners need to do immediately when they encounter property damage.

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USAA sees more than 10,000 insurance claims due to winter weather; majority are in Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/usaa-sees-more-than-10000-insurance-claims-due-to-winter-weather-majority-are-in-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usaa-sees-more-than-10000-insurance-claims-due-to-winter-weather-majority-are-in-texas Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:28:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c9389d40fabf55d6083a9ac4e2d5c872 "What we're obviously seeing is water freezing claims that are coming in. We've not seen the worst of it yet," said Elizabeth Gullick, vice president of catastrophe operations for USAA.

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Houston’s housing market gained $42B in value last year, Zillow report finds https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-housing-market-gained-42b-in-value-last-year-zillow-report-finds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-housing-market-gained-42b-in-value-last-year-zillow-report-finds Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:33:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d331d5b8faa2f506cd817a4269d9c128 The Houston area's housing market gained $42 billion in value last year, according to a recent report from Zillow Group Inc.

Homes across the region are now worth a total of $533 billion, the homebuying platform found.

Texas has the fourth most val...

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PPP 2021: Here’s what you need to know about the new round of loans — and how to get a second https://houstonnewmedia.org/ppp-2021-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-round-of-loans-and-how-to-get-a-second/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ppp-2021-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-round-of-loans-and-how-to-get-a-second Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:45:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d40c27f6b795f051cb4147713c1ce0dd For the first time, some businesses will be able to get a second loan.

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USAA Real Estate sells massive industrial portfolio, including Houston buildings https://houstonnewmedia.org/usaa-real-estate-sells-massive-industrial-portfolio-including-houston-buildings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usaa-real-estate-sells-massive-industrial-portfolio-including-houston-buildings Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:22:20 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=47e9a9892d2fec388409dde76f86f08d USAA Real Estate has sold more than 4 million square feet of industrial property across nine major markets, including Houston.

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