TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Neil Ferguson 
Omaha, Nebraska-based Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, Fort Worth-based Pinnacle Bank, have received regulatory approval for the acquisition of San Antonio-based Crockett National Bank. On December 1, Crockett National Bank changed its name to Pinnacle Bank. Its San Antonio, San Angelo, College Station, New Braunfels and Ozona branches will become part of Pinnacle Bank’s … Read more
On November 21, Charles G. Cooper, commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking, announced that Arlington-based Worthington National Bank has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. Effective November 21, the new charter will begin operating under the name Worthington Bank. Originally chartered in 2002, Worthington Bank is a … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has hired Jack Patton as senior vice president/commercial loan officer at the bank’s Denton-South location. He rejoins the bank with experience in commercial lending and a passion for community. “Jack brings valuable knowledge and energy for our customers and community that aligns well with our purpose to inspire and empower … Read more
Guaranty Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, has announced the appointment of Sondra Cunningham to the board of directors of the company. She was recently promoted to senior vice president and chief culture officer of the bank and has been secretary to the bank and holding company board … Read more
William Robert “Bob” Williams passed away on November 21 peacefully at home. He was 80. Following graduation from Teague High School in Teague, Williams attended Baylor University on a scholarship from Citizen’s National Bank of Waco. He received his BBA degree in accounting in 1964 and launched his banking career as a national bank examiner … Read more
On November 8, Corpus Christi-based American Bank announced that Byron Bexley has joined the team as vice chairman/San Antonio. In his role as market leader, he will oversee commercial banking activities in San Antonio. Bexley brings more than 40 years of banking experience, most recently serving as chairman and chief executive officer of TexStar National … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has established a branch at 8616 S. IH 35 in Austin. The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas based in Killeen, has applied to establish a commercial loan office at 1750 Round Rock Ave., Ste. 300, in Round Rock. The TDB … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Liberty National Bank, based in Lawton, Oklahoma, has established a branch at 5550 Granite Pkwy., Ste. 155, in Plano. The OCC reports that American National Bank & Trust, based in Wichita Falls, has established a branch at 409 N. Oak, Ste. 220, in Roanoke. The OCC reports that it has … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has established a branch at 7900 Woodbridge Pkwy. in Sachse. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First Financial Bank NA, based in Abilene, to establish a branch at 119 N. LHS Dr. in Lumberton. The agency … Read more
On November 10, the Texas Women’s Foundation, in partnership with Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, presented a forum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to address the challenges women are facing in the aftermath of the pandemic. The group focused on a recent study published by the foundation, Economic Issues for Women in Texas 2022. … Read more