Weingarten Realty Invites You to Join Its 2008 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on the Web

HOUSTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with the Weingarten Realty (NYSE:WRI) First Quarter 2008 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 Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM (Central Time).

What: Weingarten Realty First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

When: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM Central Time

Where: http://www.weingarten.com/ or
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=103077&p=irol-irhome

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

As one of the largest real estate investment trusts listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Weingarten Realty (NYSE:WRI) is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a commercial real estate owner, manager and developer, formed in 1948. Focused on delivering solid returns to shareholders, Weingarten is actively developing, acquiring, and intensively managing properties in 23 states that span the United States from coast-to-coast. The Company's portfolio of 416 properties includes 335 neighborhood and community shopping centers and 81 industrial properties. Including tenant-owned square footage, the Company's portfolio currently totals approximately 74 million square feet under management. Weingarten has one of the most diversified tenant bases of any major REIT in its sector, with the largest of its 5,500 tenants comprising less than 3% of its rental revenues. To learn more about the Company's operations and growth strategies, please visit http://www.weingarten.com/.

To access the replay by phone, dial (800) 642-1687, then enter replay pin #40923137. The replay will be available via telephone until 11:59 PM Central Time on May 9, 2008.

(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, help is available by clicking on the question mark icon in the top right hand corner of the webcast player.)

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.

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Source: Weingarten Realty

CONTACT: Richard Summers, VP-Director of Investor Relations of
Weingarten Realty, +1-713-866-6050

Web site: http://www.weingarten.com/

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