FIBERTOWNER

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT THE ASTIN MANSION. IT'S A GREAT BUILDING. ONE NOTE... IT IS A GEORGIAN REVIVAL STYLE HOME INSTEAD OF VICTORIAN. THE ARCHITECT WAS FROM DALLAS... CAN'T RECALL THE NAME.

It's getting better and better. The new HEB is not Central Market, but it is a HUGE step forward. Also, our company will complete nearly $2 million in downtown investment by the end of '05.

Yes, the entire first floor is in use at this time by a Charter School.

The LaSalle is very much OPEN and making a go of it. We routinely use the hotel for corporate clients and staff. I've been here five years and business has steadily improved. It's an invaluable piece of infrastructure.