Weingarten Realty Investors Invites You to Join Its 2007 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web

HOUSTON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with the Weingarten Realty Investors Third Quarter 2007 Earnings announcement, you are invited to listen to the Company's conference call that will be conducted by members of senior management and broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 10:00 AM (Central Time).

What: Weingarten Realty Investors Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, November 2, 2007 at 10:00 AM Central Time Where: http://www.weingarten.com/ or

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol- eventDetails&c=103077&eventID=1480699

How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to one of the web addresses above Contact: Richard Summers, VP/Director of Investor Relations, 713-866-6050 About Weingarten Realty Investors

As one of the largest real estate investment trusts listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Weingarten Realty Investors is focused on delivering solid returns to shareholders by actively developing, acquiring, and intensively managing properties in 22 states that span the United States from coast to coast. The Company's portfolio of 414 properties includes 336 neighborhood and community shopping centers and 78 industrial properties, aggregating 48.8 million square feet. Weingarten has one of the most diversified tenant bases of any major REIT in its sector, with the largest of its 5,600 tenants comprising less than 3% of its rental revenues.

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, please visit http://www.weingarten.com/ where the event will be archived for three months. Simply go to the Investor Relations page of the WRI Web site.

To access the replay by phone, dial (877) 519-4471, then enter replay pin #9308418. The replay will be available via telephone until 11:59 PM Central Time on November 3, 2007.

(Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com/ and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, send an email to clientservice@ccbn.com.)

Statements included herein that state the Company's or Management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which by their nature involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Reference is made to the Company's regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information or factors that may impact the Company's performance.