SAN ANTONIO-Three veterans of the San Antonio-Austin legal community have launched a new firm. In doing so, they have taken over leases from their former employer. The new firm's name is up at One Riverwalk Place and 100 Congress.

AUSTIN-Central Market, claimed to be Austin's second-largest tourist draw, will have seven European-style shopping markets on line come 2002. In-house talk says ultimately up to 17 could evolve from the concept.

DALLAS-Hotel Reservations has headed to a community of about 40,000 to set up its third call center. Other centers are in northeast Dallas and southwest Ft. Worth. The 14,000-sf center will share space with a sister entity, Ticketmaster.

DALLAS-The deals might be slower right now, but they are still flowing in Texas, a favorite landing spot of all types of high-tech companies. Texas execs say most metropolises are holding their own. Austin should stabilize by year-end.

AUSTIN-In a bold move to move space, software manufacturer Trilogy has cut $4 per sf to $6 per sf off its sublease asking price. The 50,620 sf is situated in three class-A buildings. This could be a portend of things to come for sublease marketing.

DALLAS-A 66-year-old architectural firm, based in Chicago, has signed a 10-year lease for the 20th floor and penthouse of Phase IV of Harwood International Center in Dallas. It is the firm's first Southwest US office and 10th in the nation.

ROUND ROCK, TX-Location, location, location is what real estate is all about. Local businesses are counting on Round Rock's ongoing prosperity as talks continue with Interchange Business Park owners for more than half of the vacant parcels.

DALLAS-Wyndham International's been talking about the project for some time. Now, it is ready to move, setting a December construction start for a premier Golden Door Spa. The 35,000-sf luxury spa carries a $4-million price tag.