Two dozen properties of Texas were on the list of federal properties that the US General Services Administration is seeking to sell. The building Fritz G. Lanham and Fort Worth was on the list, which was on the GSA website on March 4 before the list disappeared the next day.
GSA officials said they received a great response from the list and will update it in the future.
“We anticipate that the list will be reprinted in the near future after assessing this initial contribution and determine how we can make it easier for stakeholders to understand the nuances of the assets listed,” said a GSA spokesman. “As we said in our press release,” GSA will repeatedly review and update the list of non-essential assets. “”
What is the Fritz Lanham building, you can ask well. Located in 819 Taylor St., the building is named after Fritz Garland Lanham, a congressman who was born in Weatherford and served in the US House from 1919 to 1947. Designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick and Thomas E. Stanley, the building was completed in 1966. F-by-32-Foot from Seymour fog. Fogel used to serve as a student for the Mechanical Muralist Diego Rivera.
The oil for plaster painting was commissioned through the Fine Arts program in the new federal buildings program. Federal building Fritz G. Lanham serves as the GSA Regional Office for the Great Southwest.
More wholesale clubs on cards for Dallas and Fort Worth
The BJ majority club has already confirmed plans to open a location in the southwest Fort Worth in 5901 Alamesa Blvd. On March 6, the company indicated that it plans more sites in the North Texas area.
The announcement was short in the specifics, but said the Massachusetts-based Warehouse Club brand plans to “open 25-30 clubs over the next two years, including some clubs set for the Dallas-Fort Worth area starting in 2026.”
“We are eager to continue our expansion by bringing about the invincible value, convenience and variety for the Dallas-Fort Worth community,” said Bob Eddy, head of the majority of the club. “Economic expansion and a growing population make Texas a great adaptation for us. We believe that our unique model of the club, which provides savings up to 25% off the price of grocery stores every day, will resonate with families in the area. We look forward to living our intention to ‘take care of the families who depend on us’ in Texas. “
Opening BJ also implies that the company publicly traded (NYSE: BJ) will bring with it the BJ charity foundation, which offers essential needs for families through local and national non -profit partnerships. The Foundation focuses its efforts on three main pillars: hunger relief, education and health and health. BJ partners also with Feeding America and its network of food banks. After opening, every new club in Texas will support a local food bank with weekly donations of products, meat and milk, according to the company.
The location of the wholesale club of each BJ employs about 150 staff. Like Costco and Sam’s Club, the wholesale club BJ offers membership for about $ 60 and sells a variety of products ranging from equipment to glances and food items.
Pinstack rotates in alliance
Pinstack has added its fourth location of Dallas-Fort Worth to the Alliance area, on the north side of the 170 highway in 3650 parish Lane in Westlake.
“The development of Hillwood’s Alliancetexas and the surrounding communities are seeing explosive growth in both residential sector and business,” said Mark Moore, CEO of Entertainment Propperties Group Inc., in a news statement.
Westlake’s place will be the largest location and adjacent to the first retail and retail center of Hillwood in the circle of T Ranch, a 2,500 -hectare Corporate destination. Pinstack offers bowling and other fun options, including laser label, bumper cars, high rope course, rock adhesive wall, along with interactive games and simulators.
“The strategic location of Pinstack adjacent to the Circle T Ranch, one of the country’s most prominent corporate destinations, will serve thousands of employees in the headquarters of companies globally such as Fidelley Investments, Deloitte and Charles Schwab, along with nearby residents,” Hillwood.
Skechers is a shoe in grape mills
Grapevine Mills announced the Texas General Store, a beloved destination for gifts, dresses and home décor inspired by Texas, is now open. By displaying local sources and unique souvenirs, this store will provide visitors with a Lone Star State taste.
In addition, Skechers are making a big return with a superstore skechers. The new location will open in April.
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