west texas: Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Abilene - Now Open in Amarillo - 11/24/09 12:54 PM
Great to see the creation and expansion of education and the health industry across west Texas.
- Erik Johnson
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy Abilene Campus, opened on 08-12-2007. Classes are held in a Spanish-themed 36,000-square-footbuilding, constructed at a cost of $15.5 million. The initial enrollment of … (0 comments)

west texas: The Texas Deer Lease - 11/24/09 12:39 PM
There is also a podcast if you go to the RECON link below.  Interesting info about Trespassing in Texas, the fence its self is a NO TRESPASSING sign.  Also, crops grown for human consumption are NO TRESPASSING or a Puple Stripe 8"hx 1"w is also a notice.
- Erik Johnson
Just in … (0 comments)

west texas: CHARTER SCHOOLS: Investment Tool - 11/24/09 12:14 PM
I recently had a request for a Buyer looking to purchase Charter Schools.  Apparently there is a market for the privately owned public schools.  Interesting to see how the investment horizon changes from year to year.
- Erik Johnson
GATES FOUNDATION OPENS DOOR ON CHARTER SCHOOL FINANCING
HOUSTON (Austin American-Statesman) - Charter … (0 comments)

west texas: AUSTIN OFFICE VACANCIES UP - 11/24/09 09:14 AM
Fortunately the Abilene office sector has been stable.  I have seen more activity in the Industrial and Office markets than Retail or Multi Family.  The A Class office spaces are saturated and there is no new construction.  Many companies and businesses have either moved to larger rental space or opted to … (0 comments)

west texas: SAN ANTONIO - RETAIL RENTS FALL - 11/24/09 09:08 AM
In Abilene we are still spread between $10 - $15 p/s/f p/yr for B, B+ space and $13 - $18 for A, A+ space.  There are some vacancies to be filled in most of the shopping centers and opportunities are available for Retailers.  Now is the time to update your business … (0 comments)

west texas: WICHITA FALLS - 243 ACRES ANNEXED - 11/24/09 09:03 AM
Part of the area was the former Saint-Gobain plant property.
- Erik Johnson
243 ACRES ANNEXED
WICHITA FALLS (Times Record News) - The city council voted Tuesday to annex 243 acres effective next month.
The annexation addresses land generally east of Allendale Rd. and south of Kell Blvd., including property owned by the … (0 comments)

west texas: MINERALS, SURFACE RIGHTS, ROYALTY PAYMENTS - 11/13/09 10:13 AM
More and more, this is becoming an issue.  Our TAR promulgated Commercial contracts have language that transfers the sellers interest in any minerals.  Sellers are wanting to retain any rights for future exploration or potentially rich producing sites. 
This article is interesting and points out what can and cannot be … (0 comments)

west texas: Alamo Drafthouse's West Texas Roadshow - 10/19/09 06:18 PM
Retail : Amarillo) 10/6/2009
A very unique concept.  Too bad Abilene must fall short of the population threshold. 
- Erik
AMARILLO (Amarillo Globe-News) - Alamo Drafthouse - deemed "the number one movie theater in the country" by Entertainment Weekly in 2005 - could be coming to West Texas as well as … (1 comments)

west texas: High volts bolt Shermco growth in Irving - 10/19/09 06:11 PM
(Industrial : Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington) 10/19/2009 12:00:00 PM
They have satellite offices in west Texas.  I am glad to see them make a firm commitment to anchor themselves in our state.
- Erik
(Irving) - Shermco, a high-voltage electrical component testing and repair company, has purchased land for a new headquarters and … (0 comments)

west texas: Texas Conference and Deal Making - 10/13/09 09:44 AM
Looking forward to the Texas ICSC conference in San Antonio. 
- Erik Johnson

Date: 2 - 4 November, 2009 LocationHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center200 E Market StSan Antonio, TX 78205-2784
The Retailer Roundup will provide an opportunity for retailers to discuss their future business plans and, most importantly, increase … (0 comments)

west texas: Business Facilities 2009 State Rankings - 10/13/09 08:27 AM
Business Facilities 2009 State Rankings
This year's annual Rankings Report arrives as every state in the nation is struggling with the worst economic calamity since the Great Depression. The downturn adds an increased urgency to the competition between the states to maintain the economic base they have, and to move as … (0 comments)

west texas: The West Texas District of The North Texas CCIM Chapter - 10/13/09 08:13 AM
The West Texas District of The North Texas CCIM Chapter
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west texas: San Angelo approves next phase of Hickory Aquifer pipeline - 10/09/09 11:19 AM
San Angelo approves next phase of Hickory Aquifer pipeline
All Texas communities especially west Texas are jockying for water rights and supply contracts.  Abilene still has future plans to build a reservoir northeast of the city.
Erik Johnson
(Infrastructure & Transportation : San Angelo) 10/6/2009
The next phase in acquiring another … (0 comments)

west texas: Abilene Apartment Occupancy Report - 10/09/09 11:09 AM
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west texas: World's Largest Functioning Wind Farm - 10/02/09 04:49 PM
ROSCOE TURBINES TURN ON "Just another notch in the belt for Texas that leads the nation in wind Green Energy. Oncor is speeding along to get the transmission lines to deliver this power. Stay tuned for more good news in west Texas." - Erik ROSCOE (Abilene Reporter News) – Phase IV … (0 comments)

west texas: Wind Energy Program at Amarillo College - 09/30/09 02:19 PM
Record number of students at Amarillo area colleges(Education : Amarillo) 9/30/2009
   When the economy is down one of the best use of ones time is to educate yourself to create more value on your resume.  If you have a job, then you may want to take some continued education to set … (0 comments)

west texas: Lauren Engineers and Constructors Expansion - 09/30/09 11:52 AM
This is great news for Abilene and for Texas.  Learn more about our local Lauren Engineers & Constructors Corporate Headquarters in YOUR town. 
http://www.laurenec.com/comp_profile.php
- Erik Johnson 
Abilene engineering firm expanding rapidly(Employment : Abilene) 9/30/2009
Lauren Engineers and Constructors are currently manufacturing galvanized carbon steel pipes for the $1.2 billion dollar … (0 comments)

west texas: WIND ENERGY - TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTES SUBMITTED - 09/30/09 11:38 AM
I have leased space at a facility in Sweetwater to the company that is contracted by ONCOR to install transmission lines as part of the Tonkawa substation. System 3 is working on many projects in Texas. Go to their website for more information. http://www.system3inc.com/html/wind.html Installation of 155 new GE 1.5 MW … (0 comments)

west texas: Texas Unemployment Rate - Abilene in Good Shape - 09/30/09 11:25 AM
According to the recent report by the Texas Real Estate Center the following data shows a favorable unemployment rate for most of west Texas major cities. 
Erik
Texas Metropolitan Areas Ranked by Unemployment Rate, August 2009
Rank Metro Area Unemployment Rate, Percent
1 Amarillo 5.6
2 Lubbock 5.7
3 Abilene 6.1
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west texas: Whole Foods Market purchase RECs from E.ON wind farm - 09/17/09 11:32 AM
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Whole Foods Market® helps fund new wind farm Written by Staff Reports    Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFMI) today announced the completion of its 2009 landmark 776 million-kilowatt-hour purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) from wind farms. The RECs are equal to 100 … (0 comments)

 
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