HOUSTON-The International Facility Management Association, a locally based professional organization for facility management, has named its 2003-2004 board of directors. The group, which includes six new members, will meet for the first time in the city in December.

HOUSTON-Opus West Corp. and Alliance Communities team on the first multifamily development in Westway Park, where 2.5 million sf of office product will provide a ready tenants' pool. The 336-unit development starts delivering in spring 2004.

HOUSTON-X-MED Oxygen & Medical Equipment picks 3,256 sf of flex space at the Commerce Center Southwest. The firm makes the location decision in 30 days and immediately sets up shop under terms of a medium-term lease.

HOUSTON-Hutensky Capital Partners re-enters the Texas marketplace by shelling out $15.8 million in cash for Easton Commons Plaza, a 191,739-sf retail center with an occupancy above 90%. The buyer's looking to stake more Texas claims.

HOUSTON-A software development firm that targets health clubs bumps the bottom line to 9,510 sf at 1100 NASA Rd. The tenant's broker says the decision to stay is due to the building sign and a full-floor takeover.

HOUSTON-Four buildings in Sugar Land Business Park, two multifamily properties and a church were damaged and 16 people injured as yesterday's tornadoes cut through the southwest and southeast submarkets.

HOUSTON-The first relief will come next year and then it just gets better and better, says the CEO for Delta Associates. Over the next two years, the region will add 36,600 jobs annually and return to the norm for a solid run through 2010.

HOUSTON-G. Wayne Reyes steps in as senior vice president and manager for Henry S. Miller Commercial, which is planning to expand the Houston operation to include office and multifamily buildings as well as its staple product of retail.