Olive Garden And LongHorn Head To Calallen Near Corpus Christi
Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse are slated for Calallen’s Nemec Towne Center, part of a multi‑pad retail buildout that represents more than $6.2M in restaurant investment. Construction is set to begin late May–June 2026 with openings expected in late 2026 and early 2027.
Corebridge Checks Out Of Aloft Duo In San Antonio And Irving
Corebridge has sold its final two Texas Aloft hotels, shifting ownership to regional operators who now face renovation work and a soft San Antonio market. The moves finish an exit that began after the firm’s 2015 purchase.
Texas Housing Heat Goes Ice Cold As Austin Sinks Near Rock Bottom
A new Construction Coverage analysis puts Texas dead last in national housing-heat rankings, with Austin near the bottom and five Texas metros in the weakest tier. Market shifts and rising inventory are giving buyers more leverage.
Gruene Tourist Strip Scores $7 Million Mashup Of Bank And Taproom
A $7 million, 16,265-sq.-ft. development near Gruene would house a Karnes County National Bank branch and an Austin-based taproom. Filings and federal approval signal new private investment in the tourist district.
Amazon's 'Lavender Hill' Data Fortress Riles San Antonio's West Side
Filings tied to a project called “Lavender Hill” put Amazon at 2200 State Highway 211 in San Antonio, reviving concerns about the power and water demands of new data centers. City leaders are weighing zoning, recycled‑water and utility impacts as multiple Amazon projects appear in state records.












